There are a combination of exercises you can work on that will also help improve your bunions. See our video Bunion Reversal Exercises - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h6yXp6mD173Xlac.html

Yes, we have Aqua and Plum both available in every size

Glad you liked the video! Let us know if we can help with anything else

Ouch! Does not sound pleasant but let us know if we can help in anyway!

thank you and same as well to you and yours!

Glad that has helped reduce the swelling! Please send the link to the product so we can research! Thank you

Great question! The Altra running shoes would be a good option for nurses and others in the medical field.

We hope the exercises help too! Let us know if you have any questions as you work toward realigning the big toes!

Yes - it is meant for you to be able to complete on your own. You can find the cream here - correcttoes.com/?s=sombra&post_type=product&dgwt_wcas=1

You are correct. the goal is to do both depending on your feet and any foot problems goin on. Correct toes are designed specifically to be worn all day including in shoes that promote more natural alignment.

This is dependent upon current mobility of your feet as some feet are in more severe conditions than others, so realignment may slightly take longer. Some have found the stretches and exercises to begin showing improvement in a few months others found it has taken a year or more.

The surgery sounds so radical, with a long recovery time! ANd it can go wrong!

Thank you for sharing your journey. We are sorry to hear you are still in pain and hopefully surgery is not needed! Please feel free to schedule an appointment with us at Northwest Foot and Ankle - www.nwfootankle.com/scheduler/ Please continue to work at it as sometimes minor adjustments like Correct Toes modifications, or maybe changing shoe wear again can go along way.

@@correcttoes Sorry, I can't afford to pay for an appointment, I live in Alaska, and it looks like you don't accept insurance. I'm a retired Vet on a fixed income, so I guess I'll just keep trying other things.

To help with realignment of the hammertoe to avoid this problem there are stretches and mobilization techniques you can utilize. Watch our video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jJ-Aa9h-39OueZs.html Thanks for reaching out about this problem and hopefully the video helps! If not give us a call!

Yes, there are several variables that we look for in shoes to support a more natural toe splay but to also decrease the added stress on muscles and tendons in your feet. See link below for list of shoes we have available and some of the brands that offer a foot-shape toe box: More information: correcttoes.com/foot-help/shoes-101/ Shop shoes in our store: correcttoes.com/shop.html

Thank you for the nice note and we always look to be a resource and the center of information for improving foot health and supporting those on their journey! Always feel free to reach out with questions!

Correct Toes are not supposed to push into the skin, and they do not cause ingrown toenails so we need to address this issue. We ask you reach out to our customer service team using the email [email protected] where you will be directed on next steps in addressing this matter! Thank you!

Tendons can lengthen with the appropriate rehab, however it takes time and one should be utilizing the toe extensor stretch daily because it can take a few years before seeing improvement. Metatarsal pads and Correct Toes in zero drop and foot shaped shoes are also very helpful towards improvement. Dr. McClanahan himself had a similar problem and now after 3 years is able to flex his toes at approx an 85 degree angle now.

Sorry for the grammar issues related to voice to text and auto correct. So which came first the hammer toes, the cramps, Or the planter fasciitis?

Hi there, we suggest setting an appointment with one of our doctors for recommendations as they will be best equipped to provide a treatment plan specifically for you. Natural footwear is an adjustment and we always tell those to ease back into high intensity workouts as your foot is working from a new platform and will need time to strengthen and readjust. Here is one of our blogs where you can read more in-depth about making the transition to a more natural footwear: correcttoes.com/how-to-transition-to-barefoot-shoes/

This is a common misconception but the bunions or hallux valgus is shown to be an extreme dislocation and not a bone growth. You can read more into this dynamic here: www.jospt.org/doi/full/10.2519/jospt.2016.6704

Good call! Time to upgrade those shoes!

In some advanced cases, bunions(hallux abducto valgus) can be complex, and do require surgery, as you mentioned. However, if and when caught early enough, bunion reversal is possible through the exercises outlined in the video along with natural or foot shaped shoes, and the constant repetition of realigning the toes using Correct Toes toe spacers. There is a mix of information we have where you can see before and after photos along with a physical therapy treatment plan that focuses solely on the realignment of the toes and helping reverse bunions. You can read "Treatment of Progressive First Metatarsophalangeal Hallux Valgus Deformity: A Biomechanically Based Muscle-Strengthening Approach" (Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2016) and we have a 3 part blog series on how bunions are an advanced dislocation and not a bone growth that needs to be surgically removed. See references below to learn more: Treatment of Progressive First Metatarsophalangeal Hallux Valgus Deformity: A Biomechanically Based Muscle-Strengthening Approach www.jospt.org/doi/full/10.2519/jospt.2016.6704 Hereditary Bunion Myth: What Causes Bunions to Form? | By Dr. Ray McClanahan, DPM correcttoes.com/what-causes-bunions/ Hereditary Bunion Myth Video - m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qdCmes6ov8_UXXU.html

I want to answer your question correctly, would you be able to describe what you mean by “functional”? The idea, regardless, would be the same- ensuring we are using and therefor strengthening the feet and toes.

@@correcttoes My doc said that "functional" means the big toe is only limited in motion while under load during late stance in my gait.

For walking check out brands like Altra, Topo, and Anya’s reviews often provides many more brand names. Check out our guide to placing metatarsal pads- correcttoes.com/metatarsal-pads-placement/