Barefoot running or minimalist running is the latest running craze. The theory being that having a natural flow to your foot will reduce running injuries. I disagree with this assesment and recommend regular running shoes. But, if you want to give minimalist running a try, go for it. A lot of barefoot runners have bunions …
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Your child has a bunion and it is causing pain. They are too young to have the surgery. But you want to do something for the pain. What can you do? One thing to try is using a bunion. Another treatment recommended is orthotics. The theory on orthotics is that some bunions are caused by …
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Tailors Bunions are a painful outcropping on the outside of where the 5th toe meets the rest of the foot. Tailors bunions can be aggravted by shoe wear, specially placing pressure on the area. This can lead to callous formation and cause bursitis, which is an inflammation of the bunion area. One of the ways …
Fashion Boots were not created with bunion sufferers in mind. They tend to be tight and pointy which is less than ideal for a woman with a bunion. However, there are some fashion boots that are better for bunions than others. There are two main traits that you look for in a fashion boot that …
Finding a shoe that can fit bunions is difficult. Finding a No Slip shoe that can snuggly fit bunions is not easy. Are there No Slip Shoes that will fit bunions comfortably out there? The answer is yes. What do you look for in a No Slip shoe that can fit bunions? What you are …
Bunions hurt, and a bad shoe or sneaker for a bunion can make the bunion hurt worse. Finding the correct Tennis shoe for people who suffer from bunions can be extremely difficult, but not impossible. Below I have ranked what I believe to be the best Tennis Shoes for bunion sufferers. What do you look …
Trying to find the correct running shoe can be difficult. Trying to find the correct running shoe for a man with a bunion can be impossible. However, there are running shoes that are better than others. What do you look for in a comfortable running shoe for men with bunions? Two things: You want a …
Having bunion surgery is a big deal. One of the rules including staying off of the foot, that your Podiatrist will give you is to keep your bunion surgical site dry. There are many methods to keep the bunion surgery site dry, whether you have a cast or dressing to protect the bunion surgery site. …
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A common questions asked by teenagers and kids of all ages, is how old do you have to be to have bunion surgery? Is there a minimum age requirement? The answer is yes and no. You can have bunion surgery at any age, however it is best to wait until you are 18. Why is …
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Bunion Surgery scars are less than ideal, but if you had surgery you are going to have a scar. What if you do not like the scar? Well, first off if you had bunion surgery and your biggest complaint is the scar, then you had a successful surgery. Now there are steps your surgeon can …
When you have bunions it effects your ability to work. If your shoes are not comfortable then how can you work? Some shoes are better for bunions than others. What do you look for in a restaurant shoe that would be ideal for bunions? You want a shoe with a wide toe box and the …
What do you look for in a bunion splint that you want to wear while you are running? There is a vast selection of bunion splints. A runner needs a bunion splint that allows freedom of movement of the big toe joint while at the same time holding the toe in the corrected position. Also, …
Hard as it is to believe there are socks out there that are made specifically for people who suffer from bunions. But which bunion sock should you get? First, no sock is going to get rid of your bunion; the only thing that can make a bunion disappear is surgery by a Podiatrist. What a sock …
I found these shoes while exploring the internet one day. These shoes are specifically made for women with bunions. They are made by a company called Fidelio. What sets these shoes apart are that they are manufactured with a built in leather pouch specifically for your bunion. Now I would only recommend these shoes if …
Can you die from bunion surgery? The answer is yes, you can die from any surgery. But the chances of you dying from bunion surgery are similar to the chances of you dying by getting struck by lightning. The only way you could die during bunion surgery has nothing to do with the surgery. You would …
Cycling shoes are naturally tight shoes that are not ideal for deformities such as a bunion. However, there are some cycling shoes that are more effective for bunions than others. What you want in a cycling shoe for bunions is a shoe that has a wide and large toe box which is where the bunion will …
What do you look for in choosing the best clogs for people with bunions? Is it really as simple as looking for the widest shoe? Essentially, yes you want a shoe that has width, that will comfortably fit a bunion. Other traits to look for are clogs made of leather that will stretch and contour …
What do you look for in men’s loafers that can comfortably fit a bunion deformity? What you want is a loafer that has a wide toe box, and ideally fits to the width of the shoe. Some loafers have wider toe boxes than others. Below I give some examples of men’s loafers that would be …
What do you look for in an indoor soccer shoe for people with bunions? Two things. Obviously you want a shoe that is wide, a narrow shoe is only going to rub against your bunion causing inflammation. The other trait is you want a shoe with a wide toe box that will not rub and …
Finding the best Yoga shoes for bunion sufferers is not easy. What do you look for in a Yoga shoe if you have a bunion? You want a shoe with a wide and large toe box area large enough to accomodate your bunion deformity. Additionally, you want a shoe that will mold and contour to …
What do you look for in Saucony shoes when you have a bunion? Well, most Saucony shoes are availble in two widths so getting the widest width would be the right idea. But another feature you are going to want in your shoe is a wide toe box. The toe box will allow room for …
What do you look for in a trail running shoe that is effective for people with bunions? You want a shoe that is wide and has a large toe box. Having width and a large toe box will take stress off the bunion formation. By removing pressure it will remove the friction that is caused by …
One common refrain bunion sufferers get tired of hearing is “Go buy some New Balance“. But nobody ever says which ones. There are hundreds of New Balance makes and models. Which ones are the best for bunions? The truthful answer is all New Balance can fit a bunion comfortably because they fit to width. All …
You are going to a wedding and you want to wear wedding “sandals”. But you have bunions and you need a shoe that will be comfortable for you the whole night while you dance the night away. There are sandals that are better for you than other sandals. When we discuss wedding sandals, there are wedding …
