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There's one moment where pace is decided: when your big toe leaves the ground. It's the final link in the propulsive kinetic chain – and the most powerful lever for propulsion your body has. In most shoes, it goes unused.


The Big Toe Trainer activates exactly the muscles that generate that push-off. Two exercises– Load and Launch – build strength, stability and elasticity right where seconds are won insport. One device, two exercises, three minutes a day.


Developed by Dr. Jan-Peter Goldmann at the German Sport University Cologne, together with biomechanist Lee Saxby. Precision-made in Germany from glass-fiber reinforced high-performance polymer – light, stiff, maintenance-free. Built to transfer every repetition cleanly, year after year.


Proven in lab studies: up to 70% more strength and 6% more muscle volume in seven weeks – even among pros. More push-off, more stability, lower injury risk.


Unleash What Moves You.

Scope of delivery:

The set consists of the 'Big Toe Trainer' device, the yellow expander set and the booklet.


Big Toe Trainer


Dimensions: 387 x 194 x 160 mm (L x W x H)

Material: Fiberglass-reinforced plastic (PA6 + 50% fiberglass)

Weight: 759 g


Further product details:

EAN: 4255787427045

SKU: 009060-001-OS

Activity:

Foot strength training, run preparation, athletic training, recovery


Goal:

Strengthening the big toe and intrinsic foot muscles, more push-off power, a more stable forefoot position, reduced injury risk


Compatibility:

The ideal complement to all Joe Nimble shoes and the Big Toe Power System


For whom:

Ambitious runners and multisport athletes—from road running and court sports to change-of-direction in team sports. For anyone who transmits force over the forefoot in sport.


Problem solver:

Corrects the effect of conventionally shaped shoes that weaken the big toe—and turns it back into the engine of your movement. The principle behind toefreedom®

Power at 
the decisive moment.

There's a moment when everything is decided: when your big toe leaves the ground. The Big Toe Trainer is built to make every push-off stronger.

Power at 
the decisive moment.

There's a moment when everything is decided: when your big toe leaves the ground. The Big Toe Trainer is built to make every push-off stronger.

Two exercises, one system

LOAD & LAUNCH

Load and Launch - the two positions that matter in sport. One grounds and stbilizes your forefoot.
The other builds the elastic, catapult-like power for push-off. Explore the exercises.

Progression that grows with you

FROM BEGINNER TO PRO

Four resistence levels: Yellow, Green, Blue, Black. You start where you are and progress level by level.
Objective, measurable, no guesswork. Yellow included.

Big Toe Trainer in der Anwendung
Two exercises, one system

LOAD & LAUNCH

Load and Launch - the two positions that matter in sport. One grounds and stbilizes your forefoot.
The other builds the elastic, catapult-like power for push-off. Explore the exercises.

big toe trainer mit expander set
Progression that grows with you

FROM BEGINNER TO PRO

Four resistence levels: Yellow, Green, Blue, Black. You start where you are and progress level by level.
Objective, measurable, no guesswork. Yellow included.

Invented at the Cologne Sports University

SCIENTIFICALLY VALIDATED

Developed with Dr. Jan-Peter Goldmann (German Sport University Cologne) and Lee Saxby.
Up to 70% more toe strenght - proven in lab studies, even among pros

produkt made in germany
Precision from Germany

INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING

Made in Germany, glass-fiber reinforced, maintanance-free. Stiff enough to transfer every repetition cleanly. At 759 g, light enough to train everywhere.

produkt made in germany
Invented at the Cologne Sports University

SCIENTIFICALLY VALIDATED

Developed with Dr. Jan-Peter Goldmann (German Sport University Cologne) and Lee Saxby.
Up to 70% more toe strenght - proven in lab studies, even among pros

Precision from Germany

INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING

Made in Germany, glass-fiber reinforced, maintanance-free. Stiff enough to transfer every repetition cleanly. At 759 g, light enough to train everywhere.

Alles was zum Big Toe System gehört - Trainer, Expander, Trainingsband, Spacer und  Big Toe Socke

Part of the Big Toe Power System
THE MISSING LINK

The Big Toe Power System is the decisive link to full foot function and creates a complete cycle where other approaches stop. 

It starts with reactivation through our socks and the alignment of the big toe using the spacers. The central power module is the Big Toe Trainer, which specifically builds the musculature that is crucial for propulsion. Our shoes give your regained strength the necessary space to permanently restore natural function in everyday life and while running.

Built with Science.
Tested by Athletes.


We do not develop in marketing meetings. We develop with Lee Saxby—one of the world’s leading biomechanists—and with athletes who test our shoes on every surface before they hit the market.

Lee Saxby

Built with Science.
Tested by Athletes.


We do not develop in marketing meetings. We develop with Lee Saxby—one of the world’s leading biomechanists—and with athletes who test our shoes on every surface before they hit the market.

Lee Saxby

This is how your propulsion is generated

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Big Toe Sock - Crew Accessoires
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Big Toe Sock - Quarter Toe Socks
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Disclaimer

Before starting any exercise program, consult your physician. Do not use the device if you have visible toe deformities such as claw toes. Training with splayfoot, flatfoot, or fallen arches is generally not a problem. The Big Toe Trainer is an excellent device for rehabilitating hallux valgus when used with a toe spreader to align the big toe during exercises.

If you are experiencing pain or discomfort in the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe, you should first consult a qualified therapist or physician to determine whether this product is appropriate for you. This is especially important if you are experiencing symptoms such as pain, swelling, deformities, numbness, tingling, or paralysis. This product description does not replace a professional diagnosis or a personalized training plan with individualized exercise recommendations. The information provided is general and not intended for self-diagnosis. This product description does not constitute therapy, but is for informational purposes only. The product description reflects the current state of knowledge and experience available at the time of publication. All exercises and recommendations from product description or videos are applied at your own risk and responsibility, regardless of whether a corresponding medical diagnosis or recommendation exists.