When Can You Trust Product Reviews? When you’re looking for information about a product or service, you often turn to review sites to see what others have to say. But you might not realize that many of these sites are actually paid advertising. That’s right, companies will often pay review sites to post positive reviews […]
How Blood Tests Are Used to Diagnose Bunions
A Blood Test Can Help Diagnose Bunions? You know the drill: every year, you go to the doctor for your annual physical. They check your blood pressure, your weight, and your cholesterol levels. But did you know that doctors are now using blood tests to diagnose bunions? That’s right: by taking a small sample of […]
Recovering from Bunion Surgery: Tips for a Successful Post-Surgery
Bunion surgery can be one of the most effective treatments for eliminating bunions. But, although your big toe might seem like a small part of your body, bunion surgery can bring along some big changes and can disrupt your life, not unlike any other procedure. When it comes to surgery, the hospital procedure is the […]
Morton’s Neuroma: Causes & Treatment Methods
Out of the plethora of possibilities, foot problems are some of the most frustrating to run into. After all, we rely on our feet far too often to run into pain and issues with them. When it comes to a sharp pain in the ball of the foot, the problem could potentially be a symptom […]
Choosing the Best Size Bunion Splint for You: When to Size Down
Bunions are uncomfortable enough. And when you can’t find the right-sized bunion splint for your unique foot shape, the struggle can quickly become much more frustrating. Not to mention, an incorrect size can make bunion splints ineffective. Fortunately, when it comes to the Bunion Bootie, we have a few tips and tricks to make sizing […]
Mark Your Calendar: Bunion Bootie’s End-of-Year Clearance Sale Begins December 1st
If you have a bunion sufferer in your life—or have bunions yourself—get ready for the sale of the season. The holidays are right around the corner, which means Bunion Bootie’s end-of-year annual clearance sale will be here before you know it. This year, we’re combining our annual blowout sale with our holiday prices, and beginning […]
How Poor Gait Links to Bunions
If you suffer from bunions and your gait isn’t the same as it once was, you’ve likely wondered whether the two have a connection. Although your big toe seems like an insignificant factor when it comes to body movement, it actually plays a huge role in your stability and gait. And as bunions compromise the […]
1401: The Year of the Bunion & Pointy Toes Shoes
Believe it or not, fashion trends weren’t always set into motion by the Tik Tok generation. For centuries, fashion has been everything from a symbol for notoriety to an avenue for impressing your Friday night date. And, regardless of how uncomfortable a garment might be (thank you, corsets and stiletto heels), we’ll wear nearly anything if it […]
Returning to Pre-Pandemic Footwear: How a Shoeless Year Changed Our Feet
While the pandemic had us locked up in our homes, focusing on downing the vitamin C and zinc, most of us forgot about the havoc that quarantine was wreaking on our feet. Slippers and flip-flops have become the most relied-upon shoes over the course of a year, and waltzing back into the office wearing dress […]
Fashionable Summer Shoes for Bunion Sufferers
Summertime is in full swing, which means it’s time to trade in your trusty snow boots for some lighter and more fashionable footwear. The best part about the summer months is the shoe options—from super cute sandals to easy-to-wear flip-flops, summer shoes are always a treat for the feet. But if you suffer from bunions, […]