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James McCormack is a Knee, Foot and Ankle Specialist Physiotherapist with over 10 years experience.
Alongside his clinical work he has created this website to provide free-to-read content for it's users.
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A bunion is a condition that affects the big toe joint and is also known as Hallux Valgus. People can have pain-free bunions that they are born with, while others can develop extremely painful bunions.
Sandals, in general, are not ideal for promoting good foot mechanics, but we understand that it is less than ideal to wear trainers in the summer. Therefore, we have created a list of the best sandals for bunions in 2023.
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Best Sandals for Bunions
The best bunion sandals should have a heel strap, structured insoles and two straps on the forefoot.
The heel strap helps by keeping the foot in the sandal like regular shoes, whereas the big toe constantly works to keep the sandal on without it.
A structured insole helps control the pronation moments of the foot that can cause bunions, while the forefoot straps provide and even distribute force across the foot.
Crocs Women’s LiteRide Stretch Sandals
We recommend the Crocs Litride Sandals for bunions due to their elasticated heels, which keep your foot securely in the sandal. At the same time, the forefoot straps ensure an even distribution of force across the forefoot.
The Crocs RideLite has a foam insole that provides extra cushioning to the foot, protecting bunions from impact.
Buy Crocs SandalsSkechers Women’s Sandals
We recommend the Sketchers Women’s Sandals for bunions as they are wide-fit sandals with wide straps to accommodate a narrow heel with a wider forefoot, which is often seen in patients with a significant deviation of their big toe joint.
They have a heels strap and forefoot straps that meet on the side of the little toe, distributing force away from the top of a bunion.
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Birkenstock Women’s Bali
We highly recommend the Birkenstock Women’s Bali Sandal for Bunion pain of all severities.
They have an adjustable heel strap to hold your ankle in place with an adjustable forefoot strap for even distribution of force across the midfoot.
The Birkenstock Bali’s structured insole helps control excess pronation forces that cause bunion pain.
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This is not medical advice. We recommend a consultation with a medical professional such as James McCormack. He offers Online Physiotherapy Appointments.
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