Comfortable; simple to place on your toes; can be worn in your shoes
I didn't know what a bunion was before until I had it, and it was a very painful experience trying to walk.  If you look up the cause to bunions, you will find that there are different theories.  Some people think it is the result of a tight shoe and others think its genetics.  Either way they concluded that it deals with the big toe leaning toward the second toe rather then pointing straight ahead as it should.  Because of this, the bones are thrown out of alignment producing the bunion you may have forming around your big toe's joint.<br /><br />From my personal experience of dealing with a painful 2 week bunion, you will definitely need a toe separator, proper doses of ibuprofen for swelling, and an ice pack to also keep down the swelling on your bunion.  This toe separator will probably be the most important thing you will need to correct the problem.  It will help align your toe into its proper place which should prevent an even worse bunion from continuing to swell around your big toe's joint.<br /><br />This product from my personal experience has a huge advantage over those you may find at Walmart.  The first thing I like about this product is that it is very comfortable.  The material used isn't a hard plastic or a very tight product.  This toe separator is made of a gel like substance that can stretch out over your toes without the fear of it tearing in your hands.  If you go to your local Walmart they have some similar products but they are made of a bandage material and are very tight and very difficult and painful to put on.  You may also find other products that have to wrap around your foot to keep your toe separated.  Although they do the job, you can not walk around with it on!  That is why I simply love this product.  It is so simple that it allows you to continue walking around without having to remove it.  It is also nice that they give you two different products both with an extra toe separator.  All in all a great product, good to keep with your medical supplies because bunions can always come back.  I did receive this product for free for my honest and unbiased review.<br /><br />I would also like to point out, in case you never had a bunion before, it is important to place ice on the bunion to bring down the swelling.  I would also suggest taking ibuprofen and following the dosage shown on the label to help with pain and swelling. My bunion was so painful that I could not place any pressure on my foot or walk.  It was not until I used a toe separator, took medication, and placed ice on the swelling did I start feeling relief to walk again.  However, when I stop taking ibuprofen the swelling would come back and I would find myself unable to place pressure on my foot.  I had to keep the toe separator on my foot for a few days before I no longer needed it, but you will definitely see the difference in your bunion.  You may have a different level of pain then I did so it is ultimately up to you how you would like to handle the situation.  I would only like to suggest that you definitely get a toe separator to align your toe to prevent the bunion from getting worse.  I hope my review has been helpful and hope your bunion is resolved quicker then mine!
Rating: 5 stars