Vive Bunion Brace (Pair) - Big Toe Corrector Straightener with Splint - Hallux Valgus Pad, Joint Pain Relief, Alignment Treatment - Orthopedic Sleeve Foot Wrap Support for Men and Women (Black)

Purchased several styles due to extreme foot problems and so far this one is the best, however, one obviously had been roughly worn and returned and the other of the pair brand new. Used one shabby looking

Comfortable and seems to work well

Fixed my foot.

I originally purchased this to use as a splint for my toe due to a surfing injury. While it does keep my toe stiff as I hoped it would, the solid splint portion of it moves around very easily even when completely tight around the foot. I understand this is not a medical device and should not be used as such but even for the intended use it seems like it wouldn't be completely effective.It comes with a separate piece that can be used for added compression, but all it seems to do is constrict bloodflow since the ball of the foot is in a weird spot to use the separate pieces. The idea behind it makes sense but there wasn't too much thought put into the design.The velcro and brace as a whole seems like it is high quality, I've been walking around using it for the past 2 weeks with no issues. It is bulkier than I'd like which means it won't fit in any of my shoes, defeating the purpose of using it if you are outside and using your shoes more often than you're at home barefoot. The plus side to it being bulky is it is very comfortable to wear, especially if only using it while you're at home. There's a solid layer of fabric under your foot, so even though it doesn't cover the whole foot it still feels as though you're wearing something like a thick sock.

We’ve taken up walking during the pandemic for exercise and to help with daily anxiety/stress. One day we got home and I noticed my toe was sore and turned purple and then a couple hours later it was fine. This pain came and went for a few weeks until it stabilized - consulting my doctor, Google MD I determined that it’s likely turf toe. It would really act up if I put my foot in a weird position while sitting around putting pressure on it. With Spring and nicer weather for walking returning I felt it was time for some type of stabilization to let my toe heal better when not walking around.It’s been a week and this brace has been amazing! It’s a little uncomfortable with the bar over the top of my foot - but that is to be expected. My foot has been feeling so much better while recovering from our walks. I wear them whenever I’m not wearing shoes since they will not fit and I haven’t had any swelling or major pain since. Hopefully this trend will continue.

Although I don't believe these correct a bunion, they do help in managing it and possibly in it not progressing further. I wear them every night while sleeping, and often at home while walking around the house (bear feet with brace on; brace gets dirty but can be hand-washed periodically). After putting on, you use the long strap to wrap around the brace so it doesn't pop open. I have a bunion on just one foot, but you can use both braces interchangeable for the same foot. I would definitely recommend this!

Had bunion surgery, but big toe still abducting. Orthopedist suggested using bunion splint for 6 weeks to see if it helps. I tried it on; it did nothing to realign my big toe; still abducting. So a return and doctor is scheduling surgery to fix the big toe. So it probably will help a mild bunion be more comfortable, and may help delay it getting worse, but like other orthotic devices, won't alleviate or fix a bad bunion.Also, I have a small foot. The wrap had to go so far around my foot that the velcro strips didn't match up. Which is ok, since they provide a velcro strap to go around as well. But the whole thing was so bulky.Note: The one I received obviously had been tried on before (no tag on it and there were little hairs stuck on it - ick). Not complaining, since I also am returning it. But I would say wash it first if it doesn't look brand new, since people wrap them around their foot!

There isn't anything wrong with this. They work just fine. But they are a little bulky when wearing which means I'd have to be barefoot to wear. I'd rather wear something like house slippers that are stiff that give me full foot coverage, but that's a personal preference