"Not for fashion," here's why Cristiano Ronaldo has black nail polish on his toes

Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines by showing off his black toenails.

A simple photo with his son and social networks are ablaze around Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese, barefoot, attracted attention with his black nail polish. But make no mistake, this practice has absolutely nothing to do with fashion according to Elena Carrascosa Romero, podiatrist in Spain: " In this context, Cristiano Ronaldo does not wear nail polish for fashion but for his podiatric health, " she explained to Marca . The application of this black product is widely used in high-level sport: " Many athletes use antifungal nail polish to prevent fungus, strengthen the nail and avoid microtraumas ."

Essential prevention, especially since the foot is subjected to constant impacts, causing the appearance of fungi: "It is common for fungi to appear. This is all due to the repeated impact and pressure of the shoe. The black enamel placed on the nail creates a protective layer. It is formulated with active ingredients such as amorolfine and cyclopirox. Keratin and silicon can sometimes be included, which strengthen the structure of the nail, " explains Elena Carrascosa Romero.

At 40 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo, whose impeccable lifestyle is well known, proves once again that his longevity at the highest level is not due to chance.