More often than you think, these are caused by an intolerance to the shoe material, leather, synthetic leather or tanning agents. Socks and their textile dyes can also cause burning soles, toes or unexplained leg pain. Foot creams and products against nail or foot fungus applied daily for years may cause unwanted pain in the toes. I (Dr. med. Peters) will be happy to test the causes of your complaints for you. Nagging, chronic pain disappears quickly when the right compatible products and shoes are chosen. There are natural, non-toxic, effective, herbal remedies for the treatment of athlete’s foot and nail fungus.