How much room should be in the toe of a shoe?

How much room should be in the toe of a shoe?

Generally speaking, there should be about one finger’s width of space between your longest toe and the end of the shoe. Another way to check this is to slip a finger between the heel of your foot and the heel of your shoe. There should be just enough space for your finger to fit nice and snugly.

Should your toes have room in your shoes?

Your toes need wiggle room so that you don’t get blisters, calluses or damaged toenails. You should be able to wiggle your toes comfortably in the toe box and if you aren’t sure how much room is enough, use the “rule of thumb” when purchasing new shoes.

Are your toes supposed to touch the end of your boots?

No. The boot should be long enough that your big toe doesn’t touch the front when going downhill. Too much pressure on the toenail will cause it to turn black and sometimes come off.