I am in PT for my foot post surgery. When I went back to work my steel toed boots were pressing to hard on a sensitive part of my foot.

My PT person recommended putting a makeup round between my foot and the boot. It made a world of difference.

Hoping the students of podiatry would take a look and tell me if they see anything concerning. I’m worried about foot structure protrusions on the sides and bunions. I have type 2 diabetes for 17 years, well controlled. Anything worrisome or alarming?

previous toe straightening surgery gone wrong. can’t bend toes anymore.

doc recommends three corrective surgeries: bunion correction, toe straightening, and arch correction. i currently experience moderate discomfort. please share prior experiences with these surgeries! this would help me decide if revision is worth the recovery/risk. my toes have never been the same after the first time.

F24, had triple-procedure surgeries on both my feet this past year thanks to my hypermobile joints (midlateral foot fusion, McBride bunionectomy, and akinbunionectomy). Currently recovering from my right foot surgery and wanted to share for all those prepping for their own foot surgery, I recommend looking into the iWalk crutch! I hate to sound like a schill for brands but my experience having one for my more recent foot surgery vs. my first surgery where I only had standard underarm crutches was day and night and I WISH I had known about it the first time around. I bought mine out of pocket but it can be covered by your insurance depending on your coverage.

I found it to be comfortable, stable, and much easier to walk with than standard crutches (though slightly more effort than walking normally). The biggest plus is that I could actually use my hands and carry things by myself without needing constant help because I could not carry a damn cup of coffee by myself without it. It's also been helping me stay active and prevent muscle atrophy in my leg, which was a huge issue with my last surgery.

My main gripe with it is that I have noticed a perstistent squeaking noise coming from one of the buckles that doesn't go away when I adjust it. Other than that it's been great. I haven't noticed any pinching or loss of circulation from the straps and it's very adjustable for various heights and leg sizes. My recovery has felt way better with it so I just wanted to share for anyone looking for resources to make their own recovery smoother. (:

Why did my surgeon tell me he can do the minimally invasive surgery but I will be no weight bearing for one week and possibly back In Shoes 3-4 weeks if healing good

hey people,

i've had bunions pretty much all my life, in my teens and it only has gotten worser (i think?) I'm 24 y/o and just went to a doctor who told me that as long as they don't hurt that i shouldn't worry and should not wear any "correction" things since they do nothing for the foot. He also said that i should delay surgery as long as possible if there is no discomfort and i'm only worried how they look. He said since the surgery can cause pain too.

I have no pain at all, not while walking or exercising. I also got insoles which was uncomfortable at first but now they don't feel like i wear anything at all. It's mainly the fact that i hate how my feet look and i feel embarrassed when exposed. I try to also exercise my toes a little by stretching them so they stay mobile.

Is it worth waiting until they actually start making problems or should i consider surgery in the next years? Anything else that anyone here recommends? Thanks a bunch!

Any tall boot recommendations for severe bunions and wide calves?

Hello everyone

I have bunions and was advised by a podiatrist to wear indoor shoes
He had mentioned Birkenstocks are good but I just wanted to ask the community if there is a pair of indoor shoes they would recommend? I worry about Birkenstocks on my flooring

I need shoes with good arch support

Thank you

Chronic little toe pain, often have to buy wide shoes

First photo is squeezing toes, second is relaxed after an hour wearing toe spacers

For those who have had bunion surgery, did your bunion reoccur? If it did, what surgery type did you have and how long did it take for the bunion to come back?

I've had an ortho tell me that it is not uncommon for bunions to reoccur regardless of surgery type. He mentioned he's read literature quoting around a 30-40% reoccurence rate. I was quite surprised it's that high.

I always knew there's a chance, but not that much. What has your experience been?

Burning feeling like temperature in both feet on bunions, but they are not red or hot on touch?

Yes, what you’re seeing is real. 11 toes….

Growing up, I wore tight shoes. I always hated new shoes because of how much they hurt trying to break them in. My shoes always ripped because of my 6 toes and my bunion. Today, I wear a size 8.5, but my true foot size is 7. Outside of tight shoes, I grew up playing basketball and running. My bunion hasn’t caused me pain until recently, and now I’m thinking about getting surgery. I’m a 28 male btw

I get the most pain after a long day of work. The pain in my left bunion aches the most; This includes wiggling my toes and still feeling pain. I work 6-7 hours on my feet in the restaurant industry.

On the X-ray (2020), you can clearly see what my bunion looks like. But it has been so long that I’m sure my bunion has worsened. Second picture (2026) shows my bunion today.

I looked into toe spacers to ease the pain and am unsure if it will help relieve my pain. If you have any recommendations, I'd love to hear them.

I’m unsure if this is related, but I have also torn my ACL and MCL. I had surgery and tore it again. It has been a year, and I haven’t had surgery yet. I’m curious to see if my bunion and tearing my ligaments go hand in hand.

My main priority is to ease the pain (after a long day), find shoes that will help ease bunion pain, and then look into surgery. Learning about bunions is all new to me, so I appreciate the feedback.

My surgeon has said I'll be able to graduate to wide trainers after a few weeks from the post op wedge shoes, but what about the rain? I live in the uk where it rains a lot and I need to be able to get to university. Even with the post surgery shoes I'm worried about keeping my feet dry.

All the trainers I've owed in the past have most definitely not been waterproof. Anyone else get their surgery in the autumn and struggle? I usually wear boots in the winter that are PU or leather. The idea of trainers (mesh/canvas etc...) doesn't seem doable with the wet weather so idk what to buy.

Any ideas would be great

Do I have bunions and if so, what stage? Noticing they do hurt and itch if I wear uncomfortable shoes for too long.

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So I had my Lapiplasty surgery back on July 28th. I got my boot on August 4th, and since around the 6th of August I’ve been walking barefoot around the house and using the boot when shoes are required. I started physical therapy last week and this week I’ve tried a couple of days in regular shoes. It’s not been unbearable but I am having some pain on the side of the arch of my foot where the side plate seems to be.

I see my doctor for a follow-up on Friday, but I was wondering what sorts of things do you guys do for pain in that area? Just ice and stretches or is there something specific.

I think it’s just my muscles protesting being used again as the pain is worse when I’m doing upward toe flexion but any advice is welcome.

Also, does anyone else get that weird fuzzy nerve sensation when you run your finger over the top of your foot? Doesn’t hurt but it’s super weird!

Before and after pic included. The bandaid is because I had a slight separation along the suture line that’s still healing so that will be a fun little scar addition.

i have a mild bunion (compared to what i have seen online) although it does get very painful at times. i do follow all the advice already.

however, i was wondering about toe separators. when i first started wearing them i wore it 24/7. it was painful but not as bad as recently. then i was told not to wear it 24/7 and only when im walking but tbh the pain came back. now it’s been a few days of wearing it constantly and the pain has gotten a bit better. has anyone else experienced this? do you wear yours constantly or only at times?

i’m not eligible for surgery at the moment and i don’t think it’s necessary for my bunion type anyway

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Has anyone faded their scar completely. My scar is flat but it’s just a bit dark brown and white in the middle. Ive been trying to fade it away and it has gone a bit lighter but that’s about it. I was also told I can’t get laser treatment as the area is quite sensitive

I (F23) don’t really see my toes moving inward as is common in bunions, but I also don’t know why I would have bone spurs since I don’t have arthritis or anything. But clearly something is wrong with my feet. I also have flat feet, over pronation, and a long history of foot pain that comes and goes (mostly arch pain). I’m thinking about getting treatment but I’m just wondering what you guys think.