What Causes Pain in Your Little Toe?

Little toe pain may be caused by several factors including high-impact exercise, improperly fitting shoes and various medical conditions, says the University of Maryland Medical Center. Jogging, for example, may cause toe injuries, high-heeled shoes put undue pressure on the toes, and arthritis can settle into any toe.

Toe arthritis occurs after a toe's joint becomes inflamed. While the big toe is most often affected by arthritis, an injury to any toe can cause it to become arthritic later on, cautions Healthline. Other risk factors for toe arthritis include a predisposition because of family history, obesity, age, and the wearing tightly fitting, high-heeled shoes for much of one's life.