Okay, all you foot freaks — here’s that picture I promised. These are my webbed toes. Sorry, no duck webbing, if that’s what you expected. It’s just that the 2nd and 3rd toes are joined by skin to about the 1st knuckle.
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183 Comments
Aiiiiigh! Couldn’t you have just put a link to the picture? With a warning? ;->
Cool, it’s like a little two-headed toe!
I too have webbed toes as my father did and both of my sons also. It must be in our family history although I never did ask any of my aunts or uncles if they had the affliction. I used to be very sensitive about it as a child but now I am proud to be different. I am glad I found your site through my research. Web toes unite…trish
I too have webbed toes as my father did and both of my sons also. It must be in our family history although I never did ask any of my aunts or uncles if they had the affliction. I used to be very sensitive about it as a child but now I am proud to be different. I am glad I found your site through my research. Web toes unite…trish
Cool toes. Do you have webbing on both feet?
I’ve got similar webbing on the same two toes on each foot. I’ve been told I inherited the trait from my great grandfather Nelson. Out of 15 first cousins, I am the only one who has them. It was strange at first, now it just hurts when I bang them into something and they try to seperate.
Your a half web don’t perpetrate like your a real web toe. I got you by an inch.
I too have webbed toes, just like the ones in the picture! I think it is awesome that other people have these- I have never met anyone else with webbed toes. Thanks!
Marette
My dad had 2 toes joined on both feet. When I was born, he jokingly said “How do I know he is mine?” but conceeded when he saw my feet. I have the second and third toes on my left foot joined uo to the middle joint. On my right foot the same two toes are joined up to the last knuckle. I have met only one other male with this feature. My doctor said that her sister in law has the same thing but only on one foot. I have thought about creating a web site like this, but you beat me to it. How about a Web Foot Club. We could have a member list to exchange stories and a annual Web Foot convention.
Since this conversation is threatening to swallow up my entire blog, which is intended to mainly be about technical web stuff, I am seriously thinking about spinning off an entire new website devoted to information about syndactly (webbed fingers/toes).
However, I probably don’t have the day-to-day time to devote to managing the site (posting new material, vetting out junk comments, etc.). So, if you are reading this, and you think that you might be interested in contributing your time and effort as a site manager, story submitter, or whatever, please contact me and let me know.
I don’t expect it would take very much effort. I just need somebody who is willing to post some new material occassionally, and help keep the site’s comments on-track. Of course, it wouldn’t pay any money, but you would get to have your name up in lights, so to speak.
what does it look like under the toes?
I also have the webbed toes on both feet, second and third digits. Mine are not fully webbed, about half-way on the right foot and 3/4 of the way on the left.
I also have Web Toes…do any of you have bad balance that u think may stem from this?
I heard that webbed toes are a sign of inbreeding? Say it ain’t so!!!
i to have this anybody find anything scientific on it? mine is not quite as extensive as that
I have a webbing too
I JUST NOTICED MY 4 MONTH OLD SON HAS SIMILAR TOES TO THE ABOVE PIC?
SHOULD I HAVE IT SEPARATED WHILE HE IS YOUNG AND NOT WALKING OR WAIT?
IT DOESN’T TOOK LIFE THREATNING.DO YOU THINK HEREDITY IS A FACTOR THAT CAUSED THIS ABMORALITY.I HAD HIM AT AGE 36 LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK?
I have them too, exactly like your picture. They’ve never bothered me. They’re just toes!
can anyone give me pictures of their toes plz?
your teos are grose to look at that is sick! can’t you get it removed to sepeate it.
:shock:
I think webbed toes are cool! Any ladies who want to show off their conjoined toes feel free!:mrgreen:
I have webbed toes and I love it..i get attention from it and I dont really care if anyone here at this website thinks its disgusting because its really not..it’s just like the skin between your fingers on your own hands…It’s not like we have 6 toes….or only 5 …theyre webbed and it’s great
…And as for “Bally” in comment number 21 …Learn how to spell!
My little boy has toes just like this. It used to bother me very much—I actually had guilt about it when he was an infant! I then decide to take the attitude that it was something very unique and special. We’ve had many laughs over it and I would say that it is one of the sweetest little endearing traits my wonderful son has. I wouldn’t change it—ever!
I am 52 years old and I have “had it” with people’s comments about my feet! I have made an appointment with an podiatric/orthopedic surgeon to have them repaired. I can’t go to the pool or wear sandals without people staring at me or making comments. Life is too short.
Hi everyone!
My 3 month-old son has webbed toes as well (second and third toes in both feet) he got them from his dad, he’s Irish descendant.
But I would like to know from other ppl that has them, if you got any problems with balance or practicing sports.
I found out on the net that they could be related to Waardenburg Syndrome and Stickler Syndrome.
Thanx
Hello,
My second and third toes on both feet are webbed about 95 percent, just below the nails. The bones are not fused. I have never had a problem with balance or playing sports. I can walk, run and do anything that a person with separarted toes can. My toes are not associated with any other syndrome or health issue. I am of Irish descent, also. I played sports all through high school, college and as an adult. I have found that too much Tequila affects my balance.
Very Strange, indeed, I am also of Irish descent. My husband joked that the Irish are inbred with some kind of cloven-hoofed being. I hope not!
I am the only one in my family with webbed toes. They’re the 2nd & 3rd on both feet, and joined about 1/2 way. I am of Irish & Scotch/Irish descent, but my sister-in-law also has the same thing, and she is 100% German.
I visited a physician yesterday. She is a podiatric surgeon at Univ of Penna Hosp. Apparently there are many people with this same affliction(?) because she has pictures of before and after for at least 50 surgeries she has done to separate webbed toes. I am scheduled for surgery on the left foot in July and the right foot in August. I can’t wait! I will finally be able to wear sandals and go barefoot without causing a “commotion” all around me.
I too have webbed toes, 3/4 on left and 1/2 on right. I had a reflexology treatment today, she told me it was the mark of a healer. I am also a Reiki practitioner. Any feedback? Are any of you involved in healing?
I agree with steve-o (comment 20)
Will someone send in pictures of their toes? Just for us two
PPPLLLEEEAAASSSEEE!
Yes, I too have these toes. Both feet are the 2nd & 3rd toes & I am of Irish, Scottish, German and English decent–I’m a mut I know– The ‘webbed” toes on both feet have always looked bent or broken–Is this similar to anyone else? & if anyone knows–what exactly does the surgery consist of–is it just a “snip-snip” or what? & how long does it take recover??
Finally a website that has web toes. well, I have web toes on both feet. On the right foot they are webbed all the way up to where the nail begins. on The left foot it is incrementally less webbed. My father has them. Mine are the worst(best) in the family my brother has them a little bit and his children have them a little bit. Oh boy I was reading that people thought everyone was staring at their toes and just had to run to get their toes seperated. Are you out of your mind???? 1) seriously do other people walk with their heads down just to look for webbed toes,get over yourself. I wear sandals all summer long, my daughter is involved in 5 activities that means I leave the house every day with sandals on and no one has noticed my toes. 2) there are 4 veins leading to each of your toes(webbed or not) if you are soo self concious about your toes think about this one. when you go to get your toes seperated if one of the veins in either of yor webbed toes get clipped you have a chance of losing that toe! Please leave your toes alone. They’re fine. No one really notices them unless you go get a pedicure and they still don’t say anything. So take my advice, your toes and you are fine just the way they are now. Thank you
Hey I was wondering what does this mean? I have them too and from what I have read, all of you have fathers have them, mine does too, do you get it from your father?
Got mine from my mother’s side of the family. Neither my mother or father had them. Nobody on my father’s side has them that I know of.
My son was born recently with webbed toes on both feet. I had them surgically separated and so far so good. There are lots of precautions because of the scarring and the possibility the web will recur. I had them separated because I didn’t want my son to feel self-conscious about anything. They do not run in either side of the family so we are puzzled as to how he got them. Has anyone else had them separated?
i have the webbed toes too. 2 of them on both feet. i realllly wanted them separated but my mom said that they would scar or something and end up being worse than what i started with. im sad.
Dear Concerned Mommy: I agree with you. At 52 years of age, I am so sick of people staring, asking questions, making comments, etc.. Anybody who thinks that you can go thru life with webbed toes and wear sandals and go barefoot without anyone noticing is only kidding themselves. I can’t wait for the surgery.
My daughter has joined 2nd and 3rd toes on both feet. Some days it bothers her and some days it doesn’t. Other children can be cruel. Has anyone had surgery to separate? Drs. told me it would not be a good idea. Any info?
Oh, good there were surgeries. Where, when and how? Drs. told me separating the nerves etc. would do damage to the toes. I think if they can separate humans why can’t they separate my daughters toes.
hey all im a lovley lady with the first two small toes of both my feet webbed, just like the guys above, i hate them so much and wish i could have normally feet, but hey, im not an ugly girl just have yuk feet
I had paws like that too but decided to get them seperated at 17. I was pretty self conscious about it growing up especially being raised in a prominent area in which everyone lived in a plastic world. I guess you could say Nip N Tuck was the standard for most around male and female alike. So having my toes seperated was no big deal. For myself it was the greatest thing that ever happened to me to date. Doctors other than plastic surgeons will try to scare you and tell you that it’s way to dangerous and not worth the risk when in reality it’s a very basic surgery with minimal healing time. I suppose if you had a doctor who wasn’t skilled in microsurgery (hand surgery) then I wouldn’t even think about it even though there are doctors who can perform the surgery. Besides most doctors telling you not to probably don’t have webbed toes so what the hell do they know. I have feeling between both toes on each foot and the scars were so minute that they are totally gone unless of course you whip out the scope and totally inspect me. Besides that it’s a hell of alot better then wondering if your new hot date is gonna be down with your webbed toes. Chances are they aren’t going to be because let’s face it it’s not exactly attractive even though we think it’s cool or atleast tell ourselves it is to passify ourselves. Sure someone would have to be shallow as hell to not like you because of your toes but why even let that be a hinderance in life, it kept me from wanting to go to the pool parties or hell even slumber parties. It’s a quick clip here n there. Don’t sweat it, either way they are cool because that’s how God made you. Do what you feel is right. I wish my parents had surgery performed as a child, definitely! Sure they think it’s cute n all but think of the kid, if you had them and now your child does and you were ok with doesn’t at all mean he or she will. Let’s face it, it isn’t exactly sexy as an adult. Sure you get attention but if that’s the only reason why you are getting it God help you. Peace
Hey! My 2nd and 3rd toes are webbed on both feet also! I think it’s sweet, however, i have always wanted to waer toesocks! On mine the webbing goes all the way up, but stops where the toenail is because i have two seperate toenails. And my friends and i noticed that if you look my feet upside down the webbed toes look like a butt! It’s awesome! Well good luck to everyone! have a nice day!
Can’t believe this site exists. Same two toes as nearly everyone else, webbed half-way between second and third. A great-grandfather I never met was nicknamed “Duckfoot”, and was of Irish descent but no other descendents have ever come forward. Never any problems with athletics, balance, etc., so appearance should be the only concern for parents….
Jesus! I never thought there were this many people with this affliction. I have the same damn toes too, second and third 3/4 of the way up – both sides. It must not be an inbred thing because all of your grandmothers would have to have slept with my Grandfather at one point in time. And no-one here is Greek…
I am happier now kowing that all of you have been crumpling up your toes at pool parties and such too. I always hide my feet from new girlfriends for at LEAST two months until I reveal. I wish I had got them clipped before highschool because even though I was popular, I still got razzed by the webbs and I hated that. Even now ignorant people still blurt out “whats the deal with yer toes dude??!”. I just want to reach out and punch their lights out but I dont. My mom has always told me I was special because of this – bullcrap, just a loving and sweet mother trying to build her sons confidence. I guess it does build character to a point but I too wish I could modify God’s choice to make me different. Oh well, iguess it could be worse, at age 28 I have now come to understand that there are others who have huge inoperable birth mark on their face and I feel pretty bad for them. Or you could have perfect feet and by really poor and then what difference would it make? Just my input on this topic.
Theo
I was wondering if there any hot girls out there with “webbs”. Myself, and I am sure other webbed dudes too would like to see a hot female (s) with webbed digits. So if you are out there dont be shy… You ve come this far and would have an understanding audience. ( i am not a foot freak or anything – but the novelty would last for years!!
And then we could say once again, “I’ll show you mine if you show me yours!!” LoL!
Theo
my dad has webbed teos and nobody in my hole family has it but me and him how do you think he got it?
Somebody in your family probably have webbed toes. It’s not something you spread around. Most families don’t talk about it. Do you have any Irish blood in your family? Is your webbing more or less than your dad’s?
Somebody in your family probably have webbed toes. It’s not something you spread around. Most families don’t talk about it. Do you have any Irish blood in your family? Is your webbing more or less than your dad’s?
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