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Have you ever injured your toe or toenail while dancing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

During one of my Wednesday tango classes, I noticed that one of my students’ big toe looked unusually larger than normal. Surprised, I asked about it, and she explained that she was wearing a silicone toe cap. She had injured her toenail at a milonga: during a poorly executed ocho, the stiletto heel of her shoe struck her big toe…
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 After that, her toe became so sensitive that a simple bandage wouldn\u2019t provide enough protection (and most bandages would fall off during dancing, so she had to find the most durable solution that would last through a milonga). She didn\u2019t want to stop dancing for weeks until it healed, so she searched online and found the perfect solution. It not only protected her toenail in case her partner stepped on her foot, but it was also discreet enough in color to blend in without drawing attention.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This article is primarily about this small yet magical accessory.<\/p>\n

Toe caps<\/h2>\n

I\u2019ve come across many stories like this so far. Based on these experiences\u2026 drum roll, please\u2026 ta-da! You can get it here:
https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=silicone+toe+caps<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s brilliant! It can be worn inside shoes and is flesh-colored, so it\u2019s not too noticeable! It\u2019s also adjustable in length, so there\u2019s no need to worry about fit. Suitable for tango dancing and sports activities, and there are six pieces in each pack<\/p>\n

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The Decathlon version<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s worth looking around the market to see where else you can find toe caps. For example, they\u2019re available at Decathlon, though due to their blue color, they\u2019re probably best suited for closed-toe shoes: Quechua Gel Toe Cap for Athletes.<\/p>\n

According to the description, it\u2019s ideal for preventing black toenails and relieving pain. The gel cap provides extra comfort during sports activities.<\/p>\n

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Based on the comments, athletes love it.:<\/p>\n

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-This Toe Cap is fantastic! I used to experience numbness and pain in my toe after running, but since using it, those issues have disappeared completely.<\/p>\n

-Used it every weekend in basketball session. Easy to put on the toe and good protection for my toe from being stepped on it and crack my toe nails.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Decoration & Toe Injury<\/h2>\n

Of course, the best scenario would be if we didn\u2019t get injured while dancing tango. For that, ‘Tango Tips with Mika’ provides some helpful ideas. (Thanks again for the tip, Judit!)<\/p>\n