Footwear for Foot Pain
Brooks Shoes for Bunions
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Bunions are extremely common and can develop gradually over time. A bunion is a deviation of the big toe inwards, causing the knuckle at the base of the toe to protrude outwards. This can cause your toes to be squashed in shoes and can cause tight shoes to compress or rub against the bunion itself. This can often be the greatest source of pain, and finding the right footwear that fits well and reduces pain considerably.
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Best New Balance Shoes for Bunions
The best New Balance shoes for bunions will have options of width sizes to choose from to ensure a spacious toe box, they will have thick and plush cushioning, and for some people, it will be helpful to have some medial arch support. With our experience, we recommend the best shoes for bunions are the New Balance X860 v13, New Balance Fresh Foam X Vongo v5 and the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v4.
Best New Balance Shoe for Mild Bunions
We recommend the New Balance X860 v13 for mild bunions.
They have a wide-fitting toe box, giving ample space for a bunion without squashing the other toes.
The New Balance X860 v13 has a lightweight, foam sole with cushioning that protects the forefoot by reducing impact. They also have arch support with a medial posting which reduces and controls any excess pronation that can contribute to or worsen a bunion.
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Best New Balance Shoe for Moderate Bunions
We recommend the New Balance Fresh Foam X Vongo v5 as the best shoe for moderate bunions.
The New Balance Fresh Foam X Vongo v5 are a very cushioned shoe for ultimate comfort. They have a low heel-to-toe drop of 8mm which keeps pressure off the forefoot. And they have medial support to prevent over-pronation.
In addition this shoe is available in normal, wide and extra wide, ensuring you have the correct fit with plenty of space in the toe box.
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We recommend the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v4 for severe bunions.
The New Balance Fresh Foam X More v4 are a high-stacked, plush cushioned shoe for a very comfortable feel.
They are available in a range of width sizes, so you can get the right fit for your needs, and avoid any compression of your toes and bunion.
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Physiotherapy with James McCormack
This is not medical advice. We recommend a consultation with a medical professional such as James McCormack. He offers Online Physiotherapy Appointments weekly.