The skin over the joint becomes swollen and is often quite tender. Bunions can be caused by wearing poorly-fitted shoes, usually shoes with a narrow, pointed toe box that squeezes the toes into an unnatural position. An important part of treatment is wearing shoes that conform to the shape of your foot and do not cause pressure areas. Corns and Calluses Corns and calluses are caused by pressure on the skin of your foot. They may occur when the bones press against the shoe or when two foot bones press together.
Treatment involves relieving the pressure on the skin, usually by modifying the shoe.
Pads to relieve the bony pressure are helpful, but they must be positioned carefully. Hammertoes Hammertoes are a type of toe deformity. They have a permanent sideways bend in the middle toe joint. Hammertoes can be aggravated by tight shoes. Treatment usually involves a shoe to better accommodate the deformed toe.