If the shoes are made of leather, you can apply heat with a hair dryer while you're wearing your shoes.
Mix 50% water with 50% rubbing alcohol, spray your shoes then wear them immediately.
Insert potatoes, wet newspapers or a sealed bag of ice into your shoe until they stretch.
Wide shoes can provide more room for the bunion, reducing pressure and friction on the affected area. They also offer more space for the toes to move and naturally spread out, which can help alleviate discomfort.
Additionally, wide shoes with a low heel and good arch support can help distribute the weight of the body more evenly, which can reduce pressure on the bunion.
For overall foot health, it's important to find shoes that fit well and provide adequate support for the foot. Instead of sizing up, it is recommended to look for shoes with a wider toe box and in wider widths, to provide more space for the bunion.
While running shoes themselves do not cause bunions, wearing the wrong type of running shoes, such as shoes with significant heel drop, or ill-fitting shoes can lead to bunions overtime, or exacerbate existing bunions
The best bunion shoes have wide toe boxes, flexible uppers, and padded interiors to reduce friction. Orthofeet features a roomy toe box, extensive width options, and orthotic support that aligns the big toe, helping relieve bunion pain.