Bunions aren’t only unsightly under sandals and slides, but they can be incredibly painful, even if you wear the best orthopedic shoes with wide toe boxes or treat your feet to plush slippers.

You are unlikely to regain proper toe alignment exclusively by using bunion correctors like splints and toe pads. Lowe recommends that bunion correctors "be employed in an integrated care package ...

This causes the base of the big toe to jut out ... You can protect your bunion by inserting moleskin or gel-filled pads into your shoes. Inserts can also help to position the foot properly.

Sandals, work shoes and sneakers for men and women that promise to be kind to bunions and other foot problems.

A bunion is basically a dislocation of the big toe joint. There's a bony prominence, like a big red bump that starts to form on the big toe joint on the side. This can lead to all kinds of problems.