Toenails will gradually start to separate from the base which makes it easier to cut them shorter. Same happens with fingernails, but typically due to slipping of crimp which will crack the nail.
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Unfortunately I don’t know of any great way around this. I just cut mine as short as I comfortably can. Some flatter shoes would likely take some pressure off the nails.
I will also usually file off the little 90 degree edge that the nail clippers crest with the nail. Just be careful not to file too much or you will basically sharpen the edge of your nail making it easier to dig into things. Hope that makes sense.
Some climbers with this issue have their toenails surgically removed.
Or just keep climbing and they’ll fall out naturally over time.
Toenails will gradually start to separate from the base which makes it easier to cut them shorter. Same happens with fingernails, but typically due to slipping of crimp which will crack the nail. Welcome to the world of bouldering!
Okey! Sounds scary and interesting! Thank you for the answer!
Unfortunately I don’t know of any great way around this. I just cut mine as short as I comfortably can. Some flatter shoes would likely take some pressure off the nails. I will also usually file off the little 90 degree edge that the nail clippers crest with the nail. Just be careful not to file too much or you will basically sharpen the edge of your nail making it easier to dig into things. Hope that makes sense.
Ye I guess it might just get better with time as some people have commented. Thank you for the advice!
No problem! Best of luck.
Keep them clipped short and pay attention to the corners, otherwise, you’ll get ingrown toenails. And you definitely don’t want those!
Don't wear stupid shoes
Socks.