I had hammertoe surgery on my little toe nine months ago. I had problems wearing shoes for several months, then found some open shoes with a loop around the big toe - wonderful! I bought about six pairs of these shoes and I had no pain as long as the toe was not touching anything. Then winter came. I can't wear any of my closed shoes without pain in that toe.......and my feet would freeze in the summer sandals. I am still hopeful that the toe will heal completely but I wonder if something is wrong and should I see another orthopedic surgeon? Any suggestions would be appreciated!