Hammer, Mallet, Claw … What’s the Difference? Foot and ankle specialist Neptune Jersey Shore New Jersey SuperUser Account / Wednesday, March 20, 2019 0 15442 Article rating: No rating You say pa-TAY-to, I say pa-TAH-toe … some differences are merely how we use language (the eternal pop vs. soda debate, for example), while others are more meaningful. Here’s another one you may have heard—hammertoes, mallet toes, and claw toes. Is there a difference between these toe deformities, and if so, what is it? Read more