Do Foot Alignment Socks work? Foot alignment socks were created to help people suffering from bunions and/or hammer toes. The socks work by aligning the toes and the bunion straight while still wearing a sock. As you can see in the picture here:
The short answer to do foot alignment socks work? Is yes and no. Will they make your bunions or hammer toes disapeer and no longer be present? The answer is no. The only treatment that cures bunions or hammer toes is surgery. These socks are bulky making it harder to get your foot into sneakers or shoes. However they are comfortable and will help with the discomfort associated with bunions and hammer toes by algining your foot.
Would I buy one? As a Podiatrist the answer is yes, but only in the certain condition of having painful bunions and hammer toes, in other words both deformities present. If I bought I would plan to wear it around the house and not in shoes or out anywhere due to its bulky size.
The product I would recommend for people who want to walk about with their bunions and hammer toes straightened by a splint is this splint:
However, what I really recommend is the surgery. It is safe, easy and effective. Just call your local podiatrist to make an appointment.