05/13/2026
The argument has been widening for a while, but I agree that it is mostly due to a misunderstanding of what each side of the argument means by the language they are using. Toe levers matter, and hoof geometry matters for a variety of locomotion reasons and biological adaptation reasons.
If you come across posts online suggesting, or even stating, things against "chopping" toes and such, it's likely from a fundamental misunderstanding of how things are being described. Forward toes, and hoof distortion are critical to keep in check, or you'll be at a much higher likelihood of injury as the system continues to adapt and deform.
