Guides
Bunion guides and buying advice for the UK
Plain-English answers to the questions UK shoppers ask before choosing a bunion corrector.
A bunion is a bony bump at the base of the big toe, where the toe leans towards the others. It can make shoes rub and the joint ache, especially after a long day. Surgery is the only way to remove a bunion, but many people look for ways to feel more comfortable first: wider shoes, pads, exercises and a good bunion corrector.
These guides are written by the BunionEase UK team and based on NHS and Royal College of Podiatry advice. Each one gives you a quick answer at the top, then the detail. If you're new to bunion correctors, start with the three guides below.
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Choosing a bunion corrector
Compare types, check what to look for and buy with confidence.
Bunion corrector UKBunion corrector UK: the complete guide to choosing and using oneA bunion corrector is a splint or support worn on the foot that holds the big toe in a straighter position…Read guide 
Buyer's guideBest bunion corrector UK: how to choose the right one for youThe best bunion corrector is the one that matches how you'll use it. For shoes, a slim gel spacer or…Read guide - Bunion splintBunion splint guide: types, how to wear one and how to chooseA bunion splint is a strapped support that holds the big toe in a straighter position while you wear it,…Read guide
- Toe straightenersToe straightener for bunions: types, uses and how to chooseA toe straightener is a spacer, splint or corrector that holds a toe in a straighter position while you…Read guide
- Hallux valgusHallux valgus corrector: what hallux valgus is and what helpsHallux valgus is the medical name for a bunion: the big toe leans towards the other toes and a bony lump…Read guide
- ComparisonBunion corrector vs toe spacer: which is better for you?A toe spacer is a small soft insert worn between the toes, often in shoes, for light support. A bunion…Read guide
Buy with confidenceIs BunionEase legit? How to buy the real thing in the UKYes. bunionease.co.uk is the official UK store for BunionEase. You pay through Shopify's secure checkout,…Read guide
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Bunion relief at home
Simple self-help to make sore feet more comfortable day to day.
Bunion reliefBunion relief at home: 9 ways to ease bunion painFor quick bunion relief, switch to wide, low-heeled shoes, cushion the bump with a pad, hold an ice pack on…Read guide 
Non-surgical optionsBunion treatment without surgery: what really helpsMost people can ease bunion pain without surgery. The NHS suggests wide shoes with a low heel, bunion pads,…Read guide - Bunion padsBunion pads: types, how to use them and which to chooseBunion pads are soft cushions that sit over the bony bump to stop your shoe rubbing it. The NHS suggests…Read guide
- Bunion socks and sleevesBunion socks and sleeves: do they help and which to choose?Bunion socks and sleeves are soft wearables that cushion the bunion or gently separate the toes. Gel…Read guide
- Bunion exercisesBunion exercises: 6 gentle moves to try at homeGentle bunion exercises such as toe spreads, towel scrunches, big-toe stretches and marble pick-ups can…Read guide
- Shoes for bunionsBest shoes for bunions UK: what to look forThe best shoes for bunions have a wide, deep toe box, a low heel, a soft upper that won't press on the bump…Read guide
Using BunionEase
How to fit and use your corrector, step by step.
- How it worksHow to use a bunion corrector: how BunionEase works, step by stepBunionEase combines an aluminium toe splint with AlignPulse, gentle electrical muscle stimulation (EMS), in…Read guide
- Buyer's questionDo bunion correctors work? An honest UK guideBunion correctors can't reshape bone, so they won't make a bunion disappear. What a good corrector can do…Read guide
Other foot problems
Help for the little toe and life after bunion surgery.
- Tailor's bunionBunionette corrector: help for a tailor's bunion on the little toeA bunionette, or tailor's bunion, is a bony bump on the outside of the foot at the base of the little toe.…Read guide
- Bunion surgeryBunion surgery recovery: what to expect, week by weekRecovery from bunion surgery usually takes several months. According to the NHS, you'll typically wear a…Read guide