I recently went to a podiatrist due to a problem with my right big toe. That issue has been resolved but another potential issue came up, callouses on both of my feet below my pinkie toes (I’ve circled them in the attached photo). The doctor said they were caused by the bones below my pinkie toes being slightly lower than the adjacent bones and pointed this out on x-rays of my feet. She recommended trying “Superfeet” inserts before going the custom orthotic route.
Does anyone have a similar foot issue and if so, what have you done? In general, I would prefer to fix and/or strengthen my feet rather than use special inserts for the rest of my life.
I suppose I should mention that thus far the callouses are not bothering me at all but I haven’t had any big mileage days in a while. That said, I’m not sure when the callouses developed since I only noticed them when the issue with my big toe came up.
Thanks in advance.


