 Roomy toeboxes which permit free movement help; the improvement depends on the amount and duration of the deformity, and the age of the patient.If too-narrow and too-short toeboxes have previously been worn, the muscles of the arches will be weaker; the foot may expand more, and the muscles may feel tired and painful until they strengthen.Foot exercize and broader shoes tend to thicken and widen the foot; a re-fitting after six months may be needed, although after that the shoe size of adults generally stabilizes.