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Bunion shoes

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Flutterby345 Tue 31-Mar-26 15:03:47

I have what I've been told is a .5 bunion, so just the beginnings of one. Got one of those plasticiney toe separators from chiropodist and I'm now looking for wide fitting shoes. Hotter have been recommended but I don't like those because the insoles get sweaty. Do people have any other ideas?

Helenhelen Tue 07-Apr-26 12:08:03

Wider fit shoes are excellent. You can phone them. 01933311077 or www.widerfitshoes.co.uk

Witzend Tue 07-Apr-26 12:16:02

Vintagegirl

I like my Hotter Mary Jane style that I can wear without socks as they have leather insoles.

Must say I’ve tended to avoid Hotter as too ‘old lady-ish’, but the ankle boots (Murmur) I bought over 18 months ago are positively the most comfortable footwear I’ve ever had. I’ve worn them endlessly for walking, shopping, etc. and they’re still fine.
And IMO this particular style doesn’t really look old-ladyish at all, though IMO many of theirs do.
My right foot is wider than my left, not entirely down to a not too bad bunion, so I ordered the wide (not extra wide) fitting. V

CBBL Wed 08-Apr-26 17:21:09

I buy from Pavers! I have small but wide feet, and finding good comfortable shoes is a nightmare! I take a size 2. There are shops, as well as online options, but like all things, shops are fewer in number than they used to be.

Primrose53 Wed 08-Apr-26 19:41:09

Very sorry for all you ladies who have bunions. I had heard of bunions but never saw one until a couple of years ago. A lady I know was at an event and had some nice sandals on but there was a massive bulge hanging out of the side of the straps. I mean massive! She explained what it was and said she has to buy sandals which allow her bunions to hang out and boots are a nightmare.

I read an article about Sole Bliss shoes/trainers/boots etc which are great for bunions. Worn by Queen Camilla, Joanna Lumley, Jenny Murray and loads of very famous ladies.