The joint part of my big toe hurts. It makes me limp. Can’t fully raise my right toe, or squeeze fully. It sometimes hurts a bit like it’s broken. I did not hit it anywhere. It started slowly yesterday. And I walked quite a bit yesterday.
No problem on my left foot.
I’m using new shoes after like 6 years. This shoe (winter boot) puts more pressure on my foot. I’m also walking more than usual.
Ps I’m not asking for medical advice :)
I hate to take a break from traveling because all my bad habits come back when I take a break. It happened last month and it was genuinely horrible.
Adding images (I have pes planus)
Keep travelling but reduce/minimise walking until pain is better. Maybe even a day or two. You’ll know its walking/shoe related if reducing activity also reduces pain.
Change your shoes. Likely your new boots are the issue. Recommend something supportive like a good pair of sport shoes. Don’t even try to “wear” in your new boots. They should not be causing this level of pain from day one. Get a new pair and make sure you are fitted properly for both width and length.
Pes planus will also mean you put a lot of pressure on the insides of your feet which will further “jam” your big toe joint. Supportive footwear will help reduce the load on your big toe joint. Orthotic insoles may also help.
I’ve been wearing my new shoes for a few weeks now.
I’m taking a break. Feels worse than broken foot now
Probably a combination of your pes planus + new boots + increase in walking.
Definitely rest. Does the pain improve with rest? And get worse with activity?