In his Instagram, Eagle-eyed fans have noticed that he wears black nail polish on his toes. This photo immediately went viral, raising the question of why a man would have black-painted nails.
While enjoying time with his family at his villa in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo revealed his black-painted toenails. The image he posted sparked interest among fans. Many have been surprised by the Portuguese football prodigy's unusual preference for his style.
According to Brightside, this is not the first time fans have caught him painting his toenails. From 2010 to now, strikers born in 1985 are sometimes found to have black toenails. This is known to help the toenails harden and prevent them from breaking, cracking, and popping during strenuous activity.
Many think that Ronaldo’s black toes may seem odd or eccentric, however, others suppose that this is a testament to his professionalism and dedication to his craft.
Similar to Ronaldo, many professional athletes and martial artists also use nail polish as a way to protect their fingernails or toes from bumps during exercise.
According to Brightside, the use of nail polish by men has a long history. In the Babylonian civilization, men would use nail polish before battles to signify rank and intimidate enemies.
Similarly, in ancient Egypt, men used nail polish to distinguish their social status, with darker colors indicating higher rank or status.
