Yes, Robert -- please do tell about: >Subject: painful curling toes For last two years I have developed walking problem.The little toe and next toe curl under causing painful corns or sores. If any one else has experienced this minor but crippling effect-let me know and I will share details of a practical partial solution I stumbled on. Warmest regards [log in to unmask] > Not too long ago, a shoe sales-person remarked that I had "hammer toes" and that PD sufferers often have "that problem". Finally, I had a name for that painful, ugly build-up of tissue under my toe-nails. Hammer-toes -- WOW, pictures of old ladies' boxy shoes flashed before my eyes. I've been wearing my husband's old, streched out shoes and welcomed spring and open-toed shoes with an extra special relief. Eagerly waiting for even a "partial solution", Margaret Tuchman (54, dx-1980)