15 Best Shoes For Bunions (Review) In 2020

Our number one best choice is the Vive Post Op Shoe which is a great immediate-recovery option that provides the stability of a shoe with the breathability you expect from sandals for bunions. It’s adjustable and fits both left and right feet, while the protective designs ensures healthy recovery.

While most won’t wear it outside, the non-skid sole is there to keep you from falling if you venture past your front door. Unlike typical recovery sandals, this also doesn’t feel too bulky, so you won’t feel clumsy while wearing it. Make sure you also check our guide to the best running sandals.

Shifting towards something a little more stylish, the Orthofeet Springfield Mary Jane Shoes is a great choice for women who need to be on their feet in no time. It provides arch support and extra depth, while the wide toe box prevents cramping.

The design helps you keep your natural gait and the easy velcro strap gives you options for how secure you want the shoe to be. The fabric stretches with the swelling of the foot, which doesn’t just make them great for bunions, but a variety of other foot problems, too.

Approved by the doctor herself, the Propet Men’s Cush N Foot Slipper is a simple bunion house shoe that keeps you comfortable while you recover. It cushions the foot (hence the name) while also providing a secure closure for easy stability.

This closure also makes it easy to put on and take off, while the stretchable corduroy adapts to the size and shape of your foot for optimal comfort. It’s lightweight and provides excellent traction both around the house and out in the real world.

For women who suffer from bunions but still want to stay active, the Orthofeet Breeze Walking Shoes are an excellent option to pick. Like all Orthofeet products, it’s proven to help a variety of foot conditions and helps to ease stress not just on the feet, but around the joints, too.

The premium insole is perfect for ensuring all-day comfort and the non-binding upper gives your feet room to breathe. As a bonus, there’s also no risk of rubbing or abrasions, and the seamless interior feels smooth against your feet.

The Propet TravelActiv Mary Jane Sneaker is our pick for the best shoes for bunions at the best value. It’s lightweight and flexible with perforated uppers to give your feet a chance to get some air. The design is ideal as a shoe for standing all day and makes a great option for short runs or walks as you’re getting back to normal.

To give you extra space, there’s a removable footbed and you can also adjust the strap for easy on and off should you want to take a break. 

For fantastic arch support while also maintaining a relaxed, easy fit, the Orthofeet Carnegie Men’s Walking Shoes are a superb choice for easing your pain. The design makes them perfect for the office, helping you keep up a professional appearance, but the interior also ensures you can get through the day without bursting into tears of ‘When will it stop?’

The sole provides enhanced stability while the leather upper ensures maximum protection in the problem areas. The straps are adjustable, and for extra comfort, you’ll get spare insoles with these great walking shoes for men, too.

A stylish shoe for the modern woman, the Taos Footwear Women’s Class Mary Jane are an excellent choice for matching with a variety of outfits and still looking your best, even if your feet don’t feel the same.

There’s a lightweight rubber sole to prevent fatigue and provide stability, and inside there are curves and pods to provide excellent support in the problem areas. The adjustable strap keeps them secure, and they are comfortable straight out of the box. They can be worn as office shoes or women’s walking shoes as well.

The Orthofeet Naples Women’s Sandal make it easy to walk and provides excellent support combined with breathability for a comfortable wear, but only if you order half a size up. The sandal design is great for hot climates and walks when you’re back on your feet, while its padded interior relieves pressure.

With them, you’re granted better mobility for feeling at least semi-normal, and the adjustable straps and elastic laces help you personalize when needed.

If you’re a guy suffering from bunions but can’t resist the urge to go for a job, at least the Orthofeet Men’s Sneakers will keep your feet in relatively good shape during and afterwards. They help to ease heel pain and also provide better support for joints from your ankles to your hip.

The interior helps protect sensitive feet and they are some of the most comfortable shoes around, bunion-related or not. The side velcro straps ensure a secure fit, and while they’re good as running shoes, you’ll also find a lot to love about them for general wear, too.

Although they look a little too much like school shoes for our liking, this doesn’t mean the Softwalk Women’s Jupiter Mary Jane aren’t effective. As comfort goes, these are some of the best around, and you’ll love the lightweight rubber sole and breathable leather for maximum satisfaction.

They are anatomically designed to fit your foot perfectly, and the easy slip on design prevents rubbing and abrasions throughout the day. They’re not the cheapest shoes around, but they aren’t the most expensive either, and that’s got to count for something, right?

The Dr. Comfort Men’s Performance-X deliver quality and performance that suits the name like few other shoes around. They come with gel inserts for optimal comfort, and they are lightweight enough for all day wear, and this is further enhanced with padded lining.

The casual design also makes them suitable for a variety of occasions, even if you can’t get away with them at the office. The bungee lace cord is strong and secure, which ensures excellent stability on whatever surface you encounter. Make sure you also check our guide to the best trail running shoes for women.

While we’re not totally sure about the name, the Arcopedico Women’s Lolita Slip-On are still an effective and easy-to-wear pair of shoes that anyone suffering from foot pain shout look at.

The stretch lycra is unique compared to other options while the flat sole distributes pressure evenly around your foot for a comfortable experience. You’ll also get exceptional cushioning, and the twin arch support is another thing we’ve not found anywhere else, too.

While not always suitable for everyday wear, the Bogs Men’s Urban Farmer Rain Boot are perfect for those working in the fields or within the vicinity of puddles much deeper than they first appear.

The waterproof design keeps the feet dry even in torrential downpours while the dual density footbed provides extra cushioning for your feet so it feels you’re taking a stroll on a cloud. The stretch inner also accommodates swelling, which is perfect when you’re working on your feet all day. Besides being used as rain boots, they can be used as shoes for nurses as well.

Arguably the most stylish shoes around, these Orthofeet Men’s Boat Shoes are great for bunion sufferers who still want to look like a member of early years Vampire Weekend.

The arch support is excellent, while the relaxed fit guarantees comfort throughout the day, feeling neither too tight nor too loose to ensure optimal stability whether on deck or on dry land. The improved mobility will feel like a lifesaver, and your feet will feel 10, 15, or 20 years younger instantly.

The final pick in our list of the top shoes for bunions are the Vionic Women’s Kea Orthotic Trainers which come with a removable footbed if you need to replace the insole and a lightweight rubber outsole to keep you fit and nimble.

The heel design is merciful and reduces impact pain, while the breathable upper keeps your feet feeling fresh if you take a short run in these. They are easy to put on and take off, and they’re cheap enough to serve as an excellent every day shoe.