Does Being Pigeon Toed Affect Running?

Intoeing usually doesn't cause any other health complications. Walking and running may be affected, which can interfere with a child's ability to play sports, dance, or do other activities. In many cases, the presence of pigeon toes doesn't get in the way.

Are fast runners pigeon toed?

This inward motion of the knees drives them forward and helps them run faster. So, good sprinters and halfbacks usually have flat feet, bowed legs and pigeon toes.

Can you fix pigeon toed?

The condition usually corrects itself with no intervention. Pigeon toe often develops in the womb or is due to genetic birth defects, so little can be done to prevent it.