Do You Need a Toe Dip? A Complete Guide to Curling Shoe Toe Dips

How to Decide If You Need a Toe Dip

If you’re feeling drag in your trailing leg that’s preventing you from getting the smooth slide you’re looking for, a toe dip may help. Toe dips reduce drag and friction on your back foot, allowing for a cleaner, more controlled delivery.

Soft vs. Hard Toe Dips — What’s the Difference?

When it comes to toe dips, material matters.

At Asham, we use a soft toe dip because it provides greater control with the trailing foot. The softer material allows your foot to flatten naturally during delivery, helping reduce drifting while improving stability and precision on the ice. 

Prefer a hard toe dip? No problem — hard toe dips are available by special request and are often chosen by curlers looking for maximum durability and a firmer feel.

Important to Know

Once a toe dip is applied, it cannot be removed, so it’s important to be confident in your choice before adding one.

And now, toe dips are available in a wide range of colors, giving you the option to customize your shoes while improving performance. Note color may vary by batch. We do not guarantee color matches.