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Comfortable winter footwear.

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MiniMoon Fri 18-Oct-24 13:25:18

I have a problem! I have developed a tailor's bunion/bunionette on my left foot.
I went out today wearing my Sketchers winter boots and after walking about the town for just half an hour my foot was hurting. Unfortunately I feel that I can no longer wear them.
Can anyone recommend winter shoes/boots with soft sides or at least plenty of give in the toe joint area.

shysal Fri 18-Oct-24 13:32:10

Are your Skechers boots 'relaxed fit' ? I only ever wear their footwear, and find this wider fit is perfect for my bunions. They tend to have a deeper and wider toe box.

Aldom Fri 18-Oct-24 13:38:43

I used Compeed Bunion Plasters and found they gave me great relief from the pain.

teabagwoman Fri 18-Oct-24 14:19:13

Have a look at Widerfit shoes. They have a deep, wide toe box.

NotAGran55 Fri 18-Oct-24 14:30:25

I have these, instantly comfortable, wide and supportive.
I have very wide flat feet and they are perfect.

josefseibel.co.uk/products/josef-seibel-neele-01-suede?_pos=1&_sid=4a0b25473&_ss=r&variant=35740873162909

Aveline Fri 18-Oct-24 14:34:56

I bought a pair of Seibel boots last winter and they fit one foot perfectly but really hurt my other foot! Something about the stitching in the side really rubs my poor little toe. Am fed up!

Aldom Fri 18-Oct-24 14:39:39

Try a Compeed plaster (they do a suitable range) on your little toe until the shoe becomes more comfortable. Compeed relieve pressure. I've found them an enormous help.

MiniMoon Fri 18-Oct-24 14:59:04

The problem is with the construction of shoes and boots. Where my bunionette is, is usually where there is a piece of stronger leather and stitching. In this area there is no give. My favourite shoes which are as comfortable as can be are my fabric sketchers which are no good for winter weather.
It isn't my little toe that's the problem, but the first joint on the side of my foot.

Lisaangel10 Fri 18-Oct-24 15:34:35

The Sole Bliss range as worn by Queen Camilla, Dame Judi Dench, Joanna Lumley etc specialise in wide fit footwear and those with bunions. Expensive but worth it if it means comfort.

Retread Fri 18-Oct-24 15:43:56

Barefoot Shoes?

Allira Fri 18-Oct-24 16:03:41

teabagwoman

Have a look at Widerfit shoes. They have a deep, wide toe box.

Yes, I have two pairs of those, the laceup boots are made of soft leather.

Allira Fri 18-Oct-24 16:09:04

They come in different widths, MiniMoon

www.widerfitshoes.co.uk/womens-wide-fit-stretch-ankle-boots-santa

Aldom Fri 18-Oct-24 16:12:05

The message regarding the little toe is to Aveline. Her shoes rub the little toe.
The first joint on my foot is similar to yours Minimoon. Inflamed, swollen and very painful. But the Compeed plasters have been wonderful in keeping the pressure
off.

Visgir1 Fri 18-Oct-24 16:14:26

Allbirds... Check them out on line Not cheap but they have waterproof soft shoes.

JamesandJon33 Fri 18-Oct-24 16:56:28

I have just bought another pair of Josef Seibel.Neele shoes. My very first pair lasted 15 years,…I still wear them in the garden. New ones, incredibly comfortable. Love them

MiniMoon Fri 18-Oct-24 17:00:59

Thank you everyone, I now have lots to look at and DD has given me some suggestions too. I'll start browsing after tea.

Aveline Fri 18-Oct-24 17:06:48

I have several pairs of Josef Seibel shoes and they're lovely. It's just the stitching on the dratted boot. I'd like to snip it but daren't.

Babs03 Fri 18-Oct-24 17:22:03

Look at hotter comfort shoes/boots with a wide fitting. X

Babs03 Fri 18-Oct-24 17:22:39

Sorry ‘comfort concept’.

Witzend Mon 04-Nov-24 09:56:12

I recently bought a pair of Hotter ankle boots that are supremely comfortable. I was a bit wary, since I’ve previously had Hotter boots that weren’t comfortable and ended up at the charity shop.
I have ‘smart’ boots so just wanted some for walking to the shops, along the riverside etc. , comfortable, but not obviously old-lady-ish IYKWIM. I live in M&S ‘cosy’ jeggings in winter so these go very well.

They are Murmur ankle boots, mine are in walnut colour. I ordered the wider (not the widest) fitting since my right foot is wider than the left.
Zips both sides for easy on and off, also perfect.

mum2three Mon 04-Nov-24 10:00:40

I also have a bunion, which makes buying shoes difficult. During the summer, I wore canvas shoes which were very comfortable. During the winter I put padding on the bunion and wear padded shoes. The 'Hotter' brand suits me.

Madgran77 Mon 04-Nov-24 18:20:54

Sketches suede ones are good. Not leather

DeloresFromWembley Wed 04-Dec-24 15:58:36

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