Let’s think about this sentence for a minute yeah. I don’t believe we even stop for a moment and wonder about our feet, toes, the heel, Achilles Tendon, Lateral and Medial Malleous and so on, well at least most of us don’t. With constant and busy lifestyles, in and out, go go go…yeah, we’re not going to stop and think, “oh wait, my medial malleous seems a little off today.” Maybe not exactly, but we do feel the after effects of walking so much, running, jumping and so on. So why, do we need toes, is actually a very good question. I mean c’mon, toes are for stubbing them on furniture legs, what, you didn’t know that…geesh.
The human body is a marvelous creation indeed, it’s a complex system inside and out and by far, the best creation ever…because it’s all we know really. But it is awesome how it holds together so well. Now before you go on and start saying, “oh well because it’s the membrane and connective tissue and tendons and” …blah blah blah. We know, we get it. But toes, now there is something to ponder on, why aren’t they as long as fingers? Or, why aren’t they hands as well? What makes them unique is this…for one, they create a sense of balance when walking and have a tendency to take on some of the weight when the foot comes down to the ground after the heel lifts up. The toes help to create stability and extra support when moving. And why we don’t have long toes or hands for feet is due to Evolution or which ever method you prefer, whether it’s religion or something, your belief is yours. All we’re saying is that toes, help with that extra motion in walking, jogging and impact absorption along with the heel.
Actually truth be told, toes are secret entrances to another world. When a person sleeps, their toe nails pop open, lifting upward like the hood on a car showing the alternate universe to…..just kidding, had you going there for a moment didn’t I. That’s pretty much it, all you need to know is that toes are for balance, running and walking…if you just stop and think about, without your toes it would look pretty awkward trying to walk…try it, don’t use your toes at all, see what happens……
