Hammer toe is a term used to discribe a person whos toe bends
downward and the middle joint curls up. This eventually results in
the toe getting stuck into a claw-like position. When a person's
shoe rubs against a hammer toe they can develope corns, blisters,
and calluses that may form on the toe itself or on the bottom of
their foot. This can make walking very painful. If you wish to read
more about hammer toe you can find some great information here
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/0900/0953.asp.