Why do my toes go numb when I am running

[JHunt2]

[completerunner]

Possibly too tight across the front of the shoe?

Take out the laces and when you re-lace the shoe miss out the first eyelets, this way it will release some of the pressure at that part of the shoe.

[JHunt2 Graduate in reply to completerunner]

Thank you for that I will try your advice next time I run.

[littlejow Graduate]

Is it all of your toes? Might sound like a strange question but it could be related to not having the right shoes for your gait. I over-pronate which puts stress on your big toes, when I started C25K I just had a normal cheap pair of trainers and had problems with numbness in my big toes. I don't get the numbness since switching to low-arch shoes.

[JHunt2 Graduate in reply to littlejow]

My numbness is in my right toes but not my big toe bit weird. I am looking for a good store that measures your gait etc for running shoes as near to Andover as possible.

[caro8642]

After having gait checked, I was recommended a pair of shoes 1.5 sizes bigger than what I usually wear, as was advised plenty of room for toes are needed. They don't feel too big when running, and are so comfy! Two nails on my left foot had split, and this was put down to running in trainers that were too small, although I thought they were ok. Well worth getting them professionally fitted.