What are good dress shoes or pumps for bunions?
Tight fitting shoes are thought to be the cause of bunions in about 90% of patients. Shoes such as high heels are particularly damaging to the toes. These shoes have a sloping foot piece and a narrow toe box. The slope causes the front of the foot to be pushed with force into the narrow toe box. So, you have to choose a dress shoe which 1) does not have high heels 2) does not is tight-fitting The average woman in the U.S. wears a dress shoe that is 2 1/2 sizes too small, so it’s easy for her to have bunions. The best answer to this question can be provided only from a orthopedic specialist, but you can check those websites for reference: http://health.msn.com/general/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100136635 http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/toeproblems/a/bunions.htm Sources:
The best shoes for bunions should have a wide toe box to prevent further irritation and pain. Nobamed Women’s Ballerina slip-ons are comfy, cushioned, roomy shoes for those with bunions. By purchasing these well-fitting shoes that have a wide toe box and using bunions shields, pads or cushions, there will be instant relief to your foot pain. Sources: www.footsmart.
