Why has turf toe increased in incidence?
Synthetic turf playing surfaces – Turf toe was virtually unknown until the 1960s, when artificial turf was introduced. Early surfaces were far firmer than natural grass fields, increasing the force on the feet during play. Changes in athletic shoe technology – As athletes looked for better performance from footwear, shoes were made more with flexibility and better traction. These factors serve to increase the forces on the foot.
