Below is a list of resources to help you on your quest to find bunion relief and comfort. As I test new products, I will continue to update the list. It may be beneficial to bookmark this page for future reference for your convenience. Hope it helps.
Disclosure: Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links and I will earn a commission if you purchase through those links (at no extra cost to you). These are all things that I have experience with that I am recommending because they are helpful, not because of the commissions that I may earn from you using these products. Please do not spend money unless you feel it’s for something you really need or will help your tailor’s bunions/bunions.
Bunion Splints
- Bunion Aid Hinged Splint for Bunions
: The innovative hinged splint. I use it at night to help realign my big toe that has a bunion. I don’t know if it is proven effective, but I’m doing anything I can to try to prevent the bunion from getting worse.
- Profoot Goodnight Bunion
: I just started testing this one out. The first night was uncomfortable. It is much cheaper than the AlphaOrthotics splint, but it is cheaply made, you cannot walk with it on and the hard plastic is uncomfortable. I’m going to work with it a little more since I just bought it.
Bunion Pads
- Toe Spreading Gel Bunion Shield
: I use this product all day long to keep my big toe straight. It is comfortable, fits into shoes, and it’s washable. I use this product the most.
My Podiatrist Approved Sneakers After Tailor’s Bunion Surgery
All shoes listed below have a wide toe box and offer the best support. Sneakers purchased should be a cross-trainer or running shoe, not a walker type.
- Brooks
. I ended up purchasing the Brooks Adrenaline Gts 11
and I love them. The are extremely comfortable and I feel no pain on my post surgery foot.
- Asics
- Saucony
- New Balance
As a side note, I love the FitFlop Women’s Mukluk
On My Wish List To Try
- Foot Alignment Socks
. These socks found on Amazon claim to help relieve bunions and other foot ailments. Their purpose is to realign each individual toe. They stretch and separate the toes and have overall received good reviews.
- SmartToes Toe Stretcher & Straightener
. These claim to ease discomfort of various foot problems, including bunions. They have great reviews and seem like a good way to stretch the toes without having to sit there with your hands threading through the toes. Easy to do under a desk or while relaxing.
- Beech Yoga Sandals Originals 2 – New Design
. I thought these were an interesting concept. They look like a flip flop, but have spacers between each toe. They are technically to help trains toes for yoga practice, but they look like they would be helpful for foot problems. The majority of reviewers liked the product and helped with foot problems.
Websites With Useful Tips or Information
- Livingstrong.com. This website provides some great exercises for bunions. Click on http://www.livestrong.com/article/237455-bunion-exercises/ to get more information. This link will get you started. There are many more posts on exercises for bunion you can click into once you are there.
- Orthotics Explained. This clip is available in my photos/videos menu, but I will provide a link as well. It give you great information on what orthotics do for you and how they work, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4yxBgQqUVo.
