Wheaton Bunion Brace

I have a serious bone disorder that has caused a bunion, and surgery made it worse. I decided to try this product to provide support during the day while I'm walking or standing.I tried it for a week and I'm disappointed. It fits very snugly around my big toe, causing the fabric to rub against the top of my second toe. I had to stop wearing it after a few days as it was causing pain with every step. I think the bending movement of my toes every step was causing the friction, and eventually the top of my toes were bleeding. Either it's poorly planned or the one I ordered is too small, but it will not work as is.That said, the quality is good. It's a very thick, cushioned material that is difficult to wear under several pairs of shoes I own. The stitching is well done, so it will last a long time.I'd recommend this for night-time use, but I don't think it's appropriate for the day if you are walking very much or have normal-width shoes. I will use this at night in alternation with the FootSmart Bunion Regulator that I also purchased. If you plan to wear this during the day, order a size larger than you think you'll need and you may be able to avoid the toe scraping.

This bunion brace was a good purchase decision, as it works well to contain the swelling from a recent bunionectomy. It is also working well to keep my toe straight; the only downfall is it's thickness, which makes it bulky and a bit uncomfortable to wear with a shoe. I've given up in wearing it with anything other than thong sandals and loose fitting athletic shoes.

It's expensive, but very comfortable. Not sure if the material that it was made of will last. I already have bunions so this is just to prevent it from getting worse. I also use toe separator for couple of minutes to an hour a day and then use the bunion brace at bedtime.

My doctor recommended i buy these to use after bunion surgery. He said to cut the top of the big toe off so it isn't as snug. This did help keep the toes aligned but it wasn't that comfortable. I am sure nothing would have been comfortable after surgery. Was happy to finally remove it but it did the job.

Fits ok but it can be uncomfortable at times.

Works very good. What a wonderful product.