Fig. 78.—Toe of Hind Shoe showing the edge which strikes the Fore Shoe.
Fig. 79.—Toe of Fore Shoe with inner border bevelled off.
To alter the fore shoe, round off the inner border; or use a shoe with no inner border such as the concave hunting shoe To alter the toe of the hind shoe is useless, but by using a level shoe without calkins some advantage is gained. A so-called "diamond-toed" shoe has been recommended. It is not advisable as it does no good except by causing its point to strike the sole of the front foot. If by such a dodge the sound is got rid of it is only by running the risk of injuring the foot.