An oblique toe does not refer to a type of toe, but rather the way certain work and hiking boots are styled. Oblique toe boots and shoes are common, and you can typically find them at the same price as regular boots. An oblique toe can be identified on a boot as the elevated and wide portion that covers the big toe. Many people prefer the look of an oblique toe because they enjoy the rounded look of the boot, as opposed to the narrow, pointed look of traditional cowboy boots.