I have lost toenails multiple times from climbing injuries (feet hitting ends of boots while downclimbing steep trails) and there is nothing quite as "enjoyable" as losing a nail. Ugh! I spent all last summer growing a nail back that got bruised wearing shoes in which I could not feel that my toe rubbed. They do grow back . . . but they are ugly in the process. I covered mine up with Hello Kitty band-aids when I wore sandals!

And that bamboo shoots feeling, Erin -- I get that regularly. It is one of many foot pain sensations I live with. And I ain't talking . . .