Description

The little toe takes more punishment than it gets credit for. It’s pressed against the side of almost every shoe, and that’s where many corns end up. Carnation Corn Shields are made for this: a small gel sleeve that slips over the whole toe.

How a shield differs from a plaster

Instead of a pad stuck to one spot, each shield is a slim tube of stretchy fabric lined with soft polymer gel. You slide it over the toe, and the gel sits between the corn and the shoe. Because it wraps all the way around, there’s no adhesive on your skin.

The gel absorbs impact and cuts down friction as you walk.
Mineral oil in the gel helps soften and hydrate the skin.
The stretchy fabric holds it in place and fits all sizes.
It works on any toe, and Carnation says it’s especially useful on the fifth (little) toe.

Fit in your shoes

A sleeve adds a layer around the toe, so narrow or tight shoes may feel snug. Try it with the pair you wear most. There are three shields in a pack, so you may want spares if you wear them every day.

Check first if

you have diabetes, poor circulation or reduced feeling in your feet. Speak to a pharmacist or podiatrist before using anything that covers the toes, since rubbing or pressure can go unnoticed.

Corns that keep coming back usually point to shoes that are too tight at the toes. A corn that’s very painful, cracked, red or weeping is worth showing to a podiatrist.

Toe pain making walking a chore? The free Pain Check-Up can help, and the ankle, foot and heel pain groups are full of people who’ve solved the same problem.

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