[header] How to know if your toe is broken [title] Assess your pain level. [step] If your toe is fractured, it's going to hurt when you put your weight on it, or when pressed on. You will probably still be able to walk, but moving around might make the pain worse. 
The presence of pain does not necessarily mean that the toe is broken, but persistent pain can be an indication of a fracture or break. [substeps] If putting weight on your toe is excruciatingly painful, you might have a bad break.