Hammer, claw and mallet toes sit higher or curl downwards, so the raised joint or tip of the toe can meet the inside of a shallow shoe.
We chose these shoes for hammer toes because every model provides extra vertical room and a high-volume toe box, helping the upper clear the raised toes rather than resting on them. Soft leather, stretch or mesh uppers add accommodation around the forefoot, while cushioned seam-free linings avoid hard stitching across the toe area. Removable footbeds create further fitting options, and adjustable fastenings help keep the foot securely positioned inside the available space.
More about our shoes for hammer toes
To choose between them: if the toes are tender to any contact, look at the stretch-front models — the panel gives instead of pressing, and there is no seam across it. If you want leather throughout, take the deep leather models. Every pair has a removable insole; taking it out can create some additional internal room, provided the foot remains securely held and the supplied footbed is not needed for another fitting purpose.
Extra depth shoes for hammer toes
Depth is vertical room, measured from the insole to the underside of the upper. It is what stops the shoe touching the top of a raised toe joint. A wide shoe with no depth still presses; this collection has both.
Deep toe box shoes in EE to 6E
Four fittings on our own lasts, made in our own factory since 2005. The width is added across the forefoot, keeping the length where it should be rather than pushing you into a longer shoe to buy headroom.
Seam-free linings over the toes
Every pair is lined with natural leather with no stitching across the toes. A lining seam sitting on the knuckle of a hammer toe is one of the commonest causes of a corn forming on top of it.
Questions we are asked
How do I know if a shoe is deep enough?
Stand in the shoe and check that the upper is not resting on a raised toe joint. Immediate contact or pressure suggests that you need a different depth or upper construction rather than relying on the shoe to stretch.
Will extra depth help if I also have a bunion?
You would want both depth and width. Every shoe in this collection has both, which is why it is a smaller collection than our bunion one.
Can I take the insole out for more room?
Yes — it lifts out of every pair. That is also how you make room for a prescribed orthotic.
If a toe is becoming rigid, or a corn keeps returning on the same spot, see a podiatrist. Footwear takes the pressure off; it does not straighten the toe.
