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What is the difference between a toe stop and a toe plug?
Last Updated: 08/23/2011
A toe stop does stick out further and are made to help you stop, turn,and push off. Toe plugs are made just to plug the whole in your plate. They aren't made to assist you in stopping in anyway. Review our toe plug and toe stop selection.

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