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Shoes for Bunions
Shoes for Bunions Should Have a Wide Toe Box to Prevent Further Irritation and Pain |
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If you have problem feet, your shoes could be the reason why, as many ill-fitting, poorly designed shoes contribute to such conditions as bunions, corns and calluses and can irritate sensitive, diabetic or swollen feet.
If your big toe looks misshapen and protrudes from the side of your foot, you could have a bunion, a bony protrusion of the great toe joint that can cause friction and pain when wearing shoes. A bunion found on the outside of the foot on or below the fifth (or baby) toe, known as a bunionette, can also cause intense bunion pain.
Cushioned, roomy shoes for bunions ,however, can provide you with miles of comfort and help relieve bunion pain.
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| Relieving Bunion Pain with Shoes for Bunions |
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Bunions are most commonly treated and prevented by purchasing shoes for bunions or by making adjustments to your current favorite pair of shoes. Follow these steps to help alleviate bunion pain:
- Buy well-fitting shoes for bunions that have a wide toe box.
- Use bunion shields, bunion pads (which also come in gel bunion pad form) or bunion cushions inside shoes for bunions to protect bunions when wearing shoes. A bunion sleeve can be especially effective at relieving shoe pressure when walking.
- Utilize an orthotic device or insert, such as a bunion splint or bunion brace, inside your shoes for bunions to redistribute the pressure along the arch and ball of the foot and control the separation of the bones. These devices help support your foot and reduce the tendency toward bunion formation.
- Use a bunion regulator to stretch tight tendons and toe muscles overnight – especially if you want to avoid surgery.
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| The Ideal Shoes for Bunions |
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Shoes for bunions and other support shoes should have the following characteristics:
- A firm heel counter
- A wide enough toe box to accommodate toes without pinching them
- A semi-rigid or rigid shank
- A removable inner sole
- A long vamp
- A heel measuring between ¾ - 1½ inches
Remember: Good shoes for bunions and other orthopedic shoes hold onto the foot, not the other way around. Adjustable support shoes, like shoes for bunions, can be a great way to fit problem feet.
Other features to consider in good shoes for bunions and other support shoes include:
- A padded collar and tongue to protect sensitive areas, reduce irritation and secure the fit.
- A rubber outsole to aid with slip resistance.
- Interchangeable, removable insoles to aid with perspiration problems and accommodate orthotics.
- Velcro® to provide good closure.
- A plastizote foam lining that molds to the foot to reduce pressure points and provide customized comfort and protection.
- A firm compression EVA midsole.
- A flared outsole to enhance foot stability.
- A polyurethane rocker sole to reduce ball-of-foot pain and absorb shock.
- Breathable leather upper.
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| Tips for Buying New Shoes for Bunions |
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1. If you need shoes for bunions or other orthopedic footwear, never go out to buy new shoes for bunions first thing in the morning. The feet swell as the day goes on, and your shoes for bunions need to accommodate this added size.
2. Always break in new shoes for bunions at home on carpeting.
3. Do not expect typical shoes to stretch. If the shoe does not fit, do not wear it. You should have a thumb-length space at the toe end of the shoe beyond the longest toe.
If you have more questions/ concerns about shoes for bunions, visit your podiatrist.
Information on foot, leg and lower body health conditions provided by The Podiatry Institute, dedicated to advancing the standard of care in podiatric medicine and its effects on muscoskeletal health. |
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