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How these shoes are selected

These shoes are selected with a sole that flexes less under the toe joint, a roomy toe box and a low profile that does not lever against the toe. A hallux-limited foot is asking for two things at once, and they pull in opposite directions: the joint needs less bending, so the sole should be firm, but the toe needs more room, so the toe box should be generous. A stiff sole in a narrow shoe solves neither problem.

Will a stiff sole unfreeze the joint?

No. It reduces how much the joint is asked to bend. The stiffness itself is a clinical matter.

Is this the same as a bunion?

No. A bunion changes the shape of the forefoot; hallux rigidus limits movement in the joint. Some people have both — the roomy toe box helps either way.

What should I look for in a pair?

Depth and width across the big toe, plus a sole that does not fold under the toe. Compare Обувки за ходене and Пъплек на крака for roomier toe boxes.

If the big toe is becoming stiff or painful, please see a podiatrist or your doctor before choosing footwear. Footwear is one part of everyday foot comfort — it is not a treatment.