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Medically referred to as syndactyly (a name that also refers to webbed fingers), webbed toes are described as two or more toes fused together. While it is normal for animals such as ducks and frogs to have webbed toes, it is not as common among humans. During early fetal development, all our toes and fingers are webbed together.
Quick Answer. Also known as paresthesia, numbness in the toes has many different potential causes, according to MedicineNet.com. Usually, the numbness is caused by shoes that constrict the foot and compress the nerves. However, injury, nerve damage or irritation, and poor circulation are also common causes of paresthesia. Continue Reading.