I love my webbed toes and love showing them off. Now that it is getting colder I have to cover them up again. I hate that. This summer I would walk around in sandals hoping someone would say something. Nobody did. I was hoping someone would come up to me and say "Hey, I've got webbed toes, too!" but nobody did. Bummer! Oh well. I'll just keep wearing the sandals and hope someday to meet some "webbie". I do think they look better than so called "normal" toes.
Luv 'em webbed
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saug001
MemberI have webbed right toes and partial left webbing. I love them, but like most webbies I have my share of disgusted expression from others. Even with these reposes of freak I feel privileged to have such a enquire feature. I have been told they are from my great-uncle Willi. I would love to know about genetic inheritance of Syndactly. All information would be greatly appreciated.
Posted 2 years ago # -
goodweb
MemberRight on Twibb. I really think "normal" toes look weird. It comes down to self-esteem. The losers in the surgery forum whining about getting teased would still be losers, regardless of their toes. My friends bust on me a little of course, but they think they're cool and so do I. I will be thrilled if my kids have them.
Posted 2 years ago # -
twinsies
MemberJust FYI just because you asked, Saug001. Besides myself (2nd and 3rd toes, both feet, above second joint and corrected), my mother (slightly so on the same toes as me, not corrected), one of my older brothers (both feet, same as me, not corrected) and one of my daughters (same as me, but not corrected).
Posted 2 years ago # -
EJ
Memberhi! wow i didnt no this exsisted! i have syndactyly and polydactly which is webbed an extra toes, but had my extras removed, my first three toes are webbed, its genetic, my dad, auntie, two cousins and grandmother all have some form, i am the least extreme so far and first to not have fingers joined and to not have all toes webbed! you guys seem to have minimal deformities, be cool if we could post pictures!
dont ya hate it wen people say can you swim fast?! hahaPosted 2 years ago # -
jficklin
MemberYo Leapord02,
I used to be really embarrassed about my webbed toes (second & third on each foot) when I was a kid. I was actually a great swimmer but I was too afraid of people seeing my feet that I didn't join the swim team, and I've regretted it ever since. My friends all called me "duck boy" and I was self conscious about them because of that. I'm 24 now, and over the years I've learned that most people actually think they're interesting and cool..not weird and gross! They're great to show off at a party too. I know other kids can be mean, but that's only because they don't have them themselves and they're not open to understanding differences in other people. No one is normal, so don't think you're the only one that's different. In time you'll grow more confident about showing them and you'll see that they're something to be proud of and not hide. Best of luck :)
-JustinPosted 2 years ago # -
phaggerty
MemberI've always thought my webbed toes (2nd & 3rd on each foot)looked better than if they weren't webbed. I've only had one person ever notice my webbed toes and of all the people I have shown, nobody has ever seemed freaked out by it. I always thought it was kind of cool. My mom, brother and sister also have webbed toes. my brother & sister seemed to be less webbed as they got older unlike me and my mom.
Posted 2 years ago # -
kirasmama
MemberYou know, the only time I ever regretted being syndactyl was when I was in 2nd grade and "knitted toe socks" became popular and I couldn't wear them.
My parents used to tell me I could get surgery to separate them if I wanted when I was older, but it became something I didn't want to change.
I have nice feet. I've been told so more often than people notice the 2nd and 3rd toes on both of my feet are joined 1/2 way. Why would I want scar tissue there instead?Yeah, I got the "do you swim faster?" and "are you a mutant?" and I just learned to laugh it off and say things like "you've obviously never seen me swim... sinking rocks don't swim fast no matter what their feet look like..." and "yes, I am a mutant... people are slowly losing our useless separate toes, just like our big toe isn't on the side of our feet like apes... so technically, this makes me a more advanced human than you."
I love my feet. So does my husband. Too bad my daughter didn't get them! :)
Posted 2 years ago # -
HEY EVERYONE IM NEW HERE :) !!!
IM 17 YEARS OLD AND I HAVE WEBBED TOES ON MY LEFT FOOT THE (2 & 3 toes r joined together) I AM VERY SELF CONCIOUS ABOUT MY FEET I ALLWAYS TRY AND HIDE THEM WHEN I WEAR FLIP-FLOPS!! IM A CHEERLEADER AT MY HIGHSCHOOL AND LIKE WHEN ALL MY FRIENDS SAY LETS GO GET PEDICURES I MAKE UP AN EXCUSE NOT TO GO BECAUSE I DON’T WANT THEM TO SEE MY TOES N I DON’T WANNA BE THE WEIRDO OF THE SCHOOL. I HAVE A BOYFRIEND AND I DON’T THINK HE HAS EVER NOTICED LOL I THINK ITS FUNNY CUS IM ALLWAYS IN FLIP-FLOPS AROUND HIM I CANT WAIT TILL THE DAY HE NOTICES. I CALLED A SURGEON TODAY AND IM GOING FOR A VISIT NEXT WEEK SINCE I HOPE TO GET THEM SEPARATED IM REALLY EXITED I HOPE EVRYTHING WORKS OUT.
XOXO-MEiliN-Posted 2 years ago # -
SquareUp12
MemberYOOOO wats good!! first thing im no geek but im 18 nd i was born with 2 extra toes, four of which are webbed, nd 2 extra fingers, all except my thumb was webbed (got my extra finger nd finger webbing removed as a baby).. Iv been a boxer since 8th grade so the last kid that said somthin BAD about my feet lost 3 teeth nd had a shattered nose soo idk about u guys but id rather the extra toes then the lost teeth lol. Im PROUD as hell of my gift that has been passed down for at least 5 generations all the way back to Ireland. Im an incredible swimmer nd iv never lost a race i use the movie Waterworld as a lil boost. I hope all of u hav many babies so our gifts can liv on. LIKE OUR TOES WE MUST STICK TOGETHER HAHAHA!
Posted 1 year ago # -
goldstarspeaker
MemberI think if more peeps would show off their webbed toes then there would be less reason to fear the reactions of the world. This actually occurs in about 1 in 2000 people, and syndactyly is the most common congenital hand "deformity." I'm not sure about foot. Most of the info out there is about the hands. I have both.
When I was a kid I thought it was normal and it took me years to figure out in the women's locker room at the swimming pool that no one else's feet looked like mine. I think feet are pretty ugly as it is, so webbed toes don't really make a difference. I still think it looks better than no webbing, because I'm so used to it!
But also when I was younger I used to be freaked out of people finding out although I don't think I ever got teased. I would have nightmares about walking to the bus stop and forgetting my shoes and panicking. Ha ha. That is so in the past. No one really cares! People rarely notice it. It took one of my best friends like ten months to notice, and we go swimming together every week. Aside from her the only people that ever notice and comment on it are people who have it or know someone who does.
I laugh at and am distrustful of all cosmetic surgery as it is, but I'm so relieved my parents decided for me to not get the surgery done. I had a friend who had complex syndactyly in her hands and she got surgery on them on a regular basis because the webbing would grow back! Her poor hands were such a mess from the scarring and stuff. She was totally cool with the whole thing though, a definite role model to me. I also dated a guy who had webbed toes and we were both really thrilled to meet someone else with them.
At this point in my life and forever more, I don't give a crap what other people think, although even then I don't think they think anything bad as it is! Or if they do they are people I don't even know, and probably really shallow, or they've probably just never experienced difference, and I'm telling you, people should have the opportunity to experience difference. So if that's as simple as me wearing flip flops around, so be it.
Plus, I liked reading on here that webbed toes is a sign of genius or healing powers. I am so down with that. But I think it all depends on your own attitude toward yourself...
Peace.
goldstarspeakerPosted 1 year ago # -
Sydsmom
MemberI was just messing around on the net when I came across this forum and I have to say it's great. The people who I've read their posts sound like really wonderful, self assured outgoing people, just like my daughter Sydney.
Sydney was my fifth child, born in 2001. I was mortified when I saw her little toes! Webbed on both feet, second and third toes, almost to the top of the toes on both feet. I thought forsure it was due to something I'd done. I'd never seen or heard of anyone with this before.
Immediately we took her to a podiatrist. She had xrays which determined that the bones were not fused and discussed the option of surgery, do it now or wait until she's older. The surgery would have cost around $5000 at that time and because it was considered cosmetic, insurance would not have covered it. We decided to wait.
Well, now she's 6 almost 7 and is one of the most outgoing, bright, precocious, beautiful little girls I've ever met and it's not just me, people are always amazed at her loving personality (I must have done something right!) Some times, over the last year or two, she has noticed that her toes are "connected" and no one else's are and has asked me why. I just told her it's how God wanted her and she is special. Occasionally she asks me if she can get it fixed and then sometimes she asks me if she can get her ears pierced. Soon after asking about both it's forgotten and life goes on.
I'm not going to make that decision for her. They're her toes and when she's mature enough to make that kind of decision I will support her 100 percent!
It doesn't bother me anymore, it's just a part of who she is. Kudos to all of you who are able to accept yourselfs as you are. Perfection is truely in the eye of the beholder (or their parents).
Posted 1 year ago # -
moondog
MemberHi Sydsmom. It sounds like you've done a great job raising your daughter. Havng a positive attitude toward her special toes will go a long way as she grows up. There will be times that she will want them separated and times she will love them. Let her chose as she gets older. Like you said it is very expensive surgery that most insurance plans won't cover. Keep her positive attitude going as she is special and unique and save the money for college. She will find out later in life that it is really no big thing and most people will never notice. I've been wearing sandals all summer and not one person has said anything to me. My friends already know about them and it's no big deal to them. It's who I am. And when I'm around a crowd of people no one even notices. My second and third toes on each foot are webbed up to just under the nails so you think it would be easy to spot. No one stares or says anything. I would offer to tell them about my toes but no one really cares that much. Keep us posted on how things go and maybe we can offer some advice down the road.
Posted 1 year ago # -
annakat
MemberMy granddaughter has web toes and I never thought anything about them. Did not even know they were really different. Matter of fact no one in my whole family has ever said anything or pointed them out and believe me if they will point out a pimple, they'd bring them up if they thought about it. She is only 4 years old and who cares she is the happiest, sweetest person in the world.
Posted 1 year ago # -
jojo
MemberHi everybody. I am 28 and female. I have just found this forum and think it's and all of you are amazing! I have 2nd and 3rd toes on both feet webbed. I am sooooooo envious of how you're all so laid back about this topic. I do and have always felt ashamed of my feet. I love swimming but never go. Love holidays but hate at the same time (as will have to wear sandals). I have a son who does not have any signs of webbing. I went to see my doctor who refered me to see a plastic surgeon, he said there is many risks (one that I could end up walking funny due to damaged nerves during surgery!) I have decided not to have the procedure so has anyone got any tips on how I can feel relaxed about my feet please? jojo xxx
Posted 1 year ago # -
dsilva
MemberHey everyone. I am 30 and female. I am really glad to have found this forum, although I never realized this condition existed in such varying degrees. My 2nd and 3rd toes on my left foot are completely fused, sharing the same nail. Seeing some pictures of people with only partial fusion makes me wish that was true in my case. I think it is far less noticable when there is only partial connection.
I can remember my mom took me to a doctor when I was about 6 because it bothered me so much. They refused to consider any surgery because the nerves wrap around both toes and they feared loss of feeling and balance. It really does not bother me as much now. I don't hide them as much as I used to. I will wear peep toe shoes and some sandals, if I feel they cover enough of the toes. If they would do the surgery now, I might consider it, though I also hate the idea of losing something that makes me unique, even though it still makes me uncomfortable at times.Posted 1 year ago # -
I was born with webbed toes (2nd and 3rd on both feet) and was delighted when our eldest son was born with them too!
I have partially webbed second and third toes on both feet. When my kids were born that was one of the first thing my wife asked about. :)
Neither of them got them though.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Hayley
MemberOMG it upsets me so much to read posts from people who saw these terribly mis-informed or clearly uneducated under qualified physicians making statements about webbed toe surgery. The surgery is incredibly simple! The percentage of these horrific risks they speak of are 1% if that! The skin between the toes that are fused is simply connective tissue. There are nerves and vessels that run along the sides just like the other toes that aren't webbed. Any half ass plastic surgeon could perform this surgery with their eyes closed. I had my 2nd and 3rd toes surgically released over ten years ago and it was the most liberating experience ever! It's so unhealthy to put so much negative emphasis on your toes due to worrying about people seeing them or making comments and judging you regardless of their reaction. Let's be honest, we have all been in a situation where we told someone they looked fine or something really wasn't that noticeable when in reality it looked awful but you didn't want them to feel bad or be self-conscious. Yet inside we're thinking "omg that's whack!" I'm just being honest here. It's because we all know this and realize this which is why we are so self-conscious and worried about showing our feet. It's awful not being able to go swimming or wear sexy shoes because of some extra skin that didn't disappear during the fetal stages. I feel for anyone who knows how bad this feels and wishes so badly they could just feel between their stupid toes. In this case, go see a plastic surgeon NOT a podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon. Plastic surgeons deal with issues like this all the time. Whether they are reconstructing a face or limb from an awful wreck or separating a couple toes from a perfectly healthy foot these are the people who are qualified to make actual comments concerning risks involved. People other than plastic surgeons will often try to talk you out of it or scare you with these obscene and very untrue risks simply because they are not qualified to properly perform this surgery or they just don't feel it's necessary. Regardless of why you should be entitled to the truth. Fortunately for blogs like this you CAN get the truth. The risk of walking funny afterwards is so absurd I'm not sure if I actually believe your comment or if in fact a doctor was so incredibly retarded that they would say that when it's the furthest thing from the truth. If that comment was real and not something ridiculous you thought up to make yourself feel better about not having the surgery then I can see why you would be frightened. However, if anyone possibly believes that having a little less feeling between two toes will make you walk like an idiot then I must question your intelligence. It's one thing to be naive but it's another to make up things like that in which other concerned people who could be coming here for informed answers. Why scare someone away from becoming happier then ever?? That's not cool at all. In truth, the worst that could happen in todays world would be if a skin graft failed to take in which they would just remove it and replace it. Skin grafts are performed on a daily basis all over the world with excellent success AND most often on burned victims or other terrible accidents. Think about it, if they can graft skin on severely burned victims then with an excellent success rate then they sure as hell can graft healthy skin on a healthy part of your body. It's ashame there are people out there who deliberately try to scare people off from having the surgery. Is it because you couldn't afford it or is it because you feel there should be more people out there like yourself to make you feel better? If so that's just wrong, let these people do as they please.
Posted 1 year ago # -
jojo
MemberHi Hayley. No I am not making up what the surgeon told me. I live in the UK and went to see my doctor who refered me to a surgeon about getting the procedure done on the NHS (so it would not cost me a penny!). Your reply really upset me as I posted on this site for help and advice. How can you question my intelligence? When a qualified surgeon tells you something, you believe them, don't you? I have to live with being unhappy and embarassed about my webbed toes every day of my life, just wanted a bit of support to make myself feel better!!!! You said you had the surgery done 10 years ago- can I ask how long were you off your feet? Was it very painful after surgery? and do you think it would be possible to take care of my 6 year old son after surgery?
Posted 1 year ago # -
kkaylynne
MemberHi. Newbie from Florida in the US. Got webbed half way up the second and third toes. 19 year old daughter proudly has them,too. When she was born, my dear,late father asked if I was ok, she was ok and Does she have the webbed toes. We were both thrilled. It is a link to the past that we treasure. I wonder if it is linked to the Scottish/Celtic heritage we have.
Posted 1 year ago # -
dragstripper
MemberHello, everyone. I am a newbie here and am fascinated with this subject. I have been attracted to pretty female feet since I was 10 years old. As time has gone on, I have come to appreciate certain types of female feet. Among those I favor are webbed toes. I believe this is because I love short toes and this feature makes them seem shorter. There is a young lady on eBay who sells used stockings and pantyhose. She has webbed second and third toes on both feet with the ones on the right foot being more pronounced. She displays them in her pictures for her auctions. I have e-mailed her and complimented her on her beautiful toes. I am glad to see someone who is not afraid to show off her webbed toes. She replied to me saying she really appreciated my comment because she had heard some very unfavorble ones throughout her life regarding her toes. People can be so thoughtless with others. And the ones who make the rude remarks usually have the ugliest toes of all!
Posted 1 year ago # -
youlookingatmine
MemberHi everyone. I am 23 and Male. I have webbed feet and never googled it till today...no way!! I have toes 2,3 and 4 webbed on both feet and a web up to the first knuckle on my right hand between 3 and 4. Smack that!
I don't really have a problem 'going bare foot' in public but occasionally try and curl up my feet if I feel someone is looking....doesn't really hide anything!
I would wear sandals but I have size 15(UK) clown feet. I can sympathise with people who are embarrassed with their feet, swimming at school was never a favourite of mine but I don't care now! Foot lovexx
Posted 1 year ago # -
Icky Nikki
MemberHey folks I'm 33/Female and I have twin toes. I've never experienced any bad reactions to my toes. People tend to love them when they see them. I stumbled across this site after a friend sent me a pic of the girl who got her pierced. I've been trying to find someone to pierce my toes for years to no avail.
I've never had a desire to have them separated and I hope that when I have children they, too, inherit my fun toe genetics!!
Here's a pic for any interested http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l103/hfnikki/Actual%20Pictures/toes.jpg
Posted 1 year ago # -
stephrx
MemberHi, my name is Caitlin and I am 7 years old. I don't feel embarrassed about my toes. I didn't know that I wasn't the only one with webbed toes until I went on this web site with my mom. I told my friends and one of them asked me if it hurt but I said no. I don't really care that I have webbed toes. (my second and third toe on each foot) I think it is so cool and that is what is unique about me. I'm still deciding with my parents if I should get surgery. My parents say it is totally my decision. I have to think about it. And by the way...I always get pedicures! Tell me more about the surgery if you had it done....my mom says we have to do alot of research about it.
Don't feel embarrassed about your toes cause I think its cool!Posted 1 year ago #
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