I have been wondering about this for some years and not been able to figure it out...
I think I understand the science behind calluses to a certain degree, that a callous is caused by some sort of friction to protect the tissues underneath, I'm i right?
I have a callus on both 5th metatarsal heads as shown in the pictures, more pronounced on the right foot and I hardly notice it all on the left foot. Most of the times I run without problems but from time to time, like yesterday I stepped on a small debrise on the pavement right in the middle of this callus and it hurts like hell. Goes away after a few hours though.
I have this theory that the twisting of the 5th toes (due to years of illfitting shoes) are making me load this area in a wrong way and since it's the first area on landing it gets a lot of pressure.
The 5th toe is also elevated in a relaxed, unloaded state as shown in the third picture. Fourth is with bodyweight on the foot.
Anyone have any experiences like these and would a product like Correct Toes help this although it can't be worn running barefoot? I want callous-free feet
I think I understand the science behind calluses to a certain degree, that a callous is caused by some sort of friction to protect the tissues underneath, I'm i right?
I have a callus on both 5th metatarsal heads as shown in the pictures, more pronounced on the right foot and I hardly notice it all on the left foot. Most of the times I run without problems but from time to time, like yesterday I stepped on a small debrise on the pavement right in the middle of this callus and it hurts like hell. Goes away after a few hours though.
I have this theory that the twisting of the 5th toes (due to years of illfitting shoes) are making me load this area in a wrong way and since it's the first area on landing it gets a lot of pressure.
The 5th toe is also elevated in a relaxed, unloaded state as shown in the third picture. Fourth is with bodyweight on the foot.
Anyone have any experiences like these and would a product like Correct Toes help this although it can't be worn running barefoot? I want callous-free feet