Fused toes and Moto

sparker245
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Nine weeks ago I had a surgical procedure to fuse my left big toe and second toe. Pins, screws and a plate. Progressing well, and able to ride my trials bike. But I hadn't anticipated the trouble I would have getting my foot into a boot....any boot. Now I'm concerned. I can't even come close to getting my foot into my SIDI motocross boots. I only have mild swelling so that's not really the issue, it's the inability to bend the two toes. Since they're fused they're not going to bend. Was able to cut my leather SIDI trials boots and get my foot in, but don't think this would be a good idea for moto boots. Anyone have toe fusion? If so what was your experience? Thanks
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kb228 10/27/2020 8:44pm
10/27/2020 8:44pm
Would a bigger size work? Sg12s have more foot room too.
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cse 10/27/2020 8:50pm
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Yes. Same as you, big toe and second toe fused. Always wore Gaerne, but couldn't get those back on after the surgery. Couldn't make the transition from the calf part of the boot into the foot area. Tried Sidi and they were even worse. I've tried a lot of boots since the surgery and the best for me are Tech 7's. With a little work I can get them on.
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captmoto 10/27/2020 10:12pm
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Nine weeks is not long on a foot. My wife has had toe surgery, I've had a mid foot fusion. My wife was barely walking at 6 weeks and stayed swollen for a couple months after that. My foot was swollen for about 6 months after my surgery. Think about it, your foot bears all the weight of your body so it will take longer to heal.Give it some more time and do your PT if you are getting it.
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Renner153 10/28/2020 8:57am
10/28/2020 8:57am
Yes, I wear TCX and cut the flap on the inside right down the middle all the way down. This allows you to open the boot up all the way and allows your foot to slide in easier. This has worked for me for 6 years now
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usp4u 10/28/2020 8:59am
10/28/2020 8:59am
kb228 wrote:
Would a bigger size work? Sg12s have more foot room too.
Ive found SG10s to have an even larger toe box than the 12s.
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Camp332 10/28/2020 9:00am
10/28/2020 9:00am
Better call a Toe-Truck Bro!

no seriously, I have jacked up toes, and I went a size up on SG-12's and they fit around these monstrosities.
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sparker245 10/28/2020 7:36pm
10/28/2020 7:36pm
Thanks for the replies, good info. Gives me hope.

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