Neo-G Bunion Soft Support - for Big Toe Alignment, Hallux Valgus, Pre/Post-Operative Aid - Malleable Metal Splint - Class 1 Medical Device (Left)

I really do like this product. I have the other splint product that is plastic and is designed to be worn at night. I like this one because it is much more comfortable to walk around in. In fact, I don't wear the plastic one anymore. When I first put this on, I immediately experienced relief from my bunion pain. I am the type of person who hates tight stuff. I keep thinking my blood circulation is going to be cut off, etc., and can only stand things like that for a short time. This product, because it is adjustable, is comfortable enough for me to wear all day long. You do have to take it off to put shoes on, unless you have large sandals. But it is simple enough to get back on. I think I am also experiencing some improvement in my bunions, but I have only had this for about 2 weeks now and am not sure if this product will actually make a huge difference. However, I have been stretching my toes for the last few days, and trying to get that big toe moving without engaging my other toes, and this might also be helping. At the very least, this product will help you with the pain, and that might even make some of the swelling go down. I highly recommend it! I bought one for each foot. 6/1/2014 Update: Other reviewers have complained about the velcro on this product, and I agree. About a week ago, the velcro became very loose and would not hold while I walked. I discovered the problem was not with the "hook" part of the velcro, that the problem was the soft material part (a strip that contains the metal insert that runs along the side of the foot). My solution was to buy some velcro strips and hotglue them in that area. It is working quite well now! My bunions are markedly improved, as well, which is why I went through so much trouble to fix this product. I rarely have pain, and the bumps on the side of each foot seem considerably smaller. I have continued to wear this while at home and still do the massaging and stretching of my foot when I am sitting and watching television. I am still not sure if it is the massage or the product that is making such a difference, but I plan to continue both!

For the price, this is an excellent product. Those who are saying it does not align the toe are probably not wearing it correctly. I made this mistake at first. You must align the metal support along the medial side of the foot. I also purchased the Bunion Aid Hinge Splint. The Bunion Aid allows for more correction if than the Neo G and it also allows for an unimpeded gait. While the Neo G is flexible, it does impede the gait just a bit. Neither can be worn under a shoe - wear them around the house with a sock. Overall, this is comfortable, strong and well constructed. It does re-align the toe. If price is a concern, go with this rather than the Bunion Aid. Oh, and this a by FAR better than anything of a comparable price I have seen in the drug store.

I was looking for a soft version for a night-time wear bunion correction system. Although my doctor advised me that these products do not "correct" a bunion (only surgery can correct a bunion), these products do help with the pain. This one felt just fine. But I don't think it is meant for a long-term wear. It woke me up at night and I was in pain. When I took it off, the metal part actually dug into the bunion and left an indent in my foot. The metal part is placed so it rests ON the bunion side, instead of under the foot, where it isn't pressing on the bone. It's good for about an hour of pain relief but not for a long-term wear.

I have both left and right versions of the brace and they are the best of this type of device that I've found. Any time you're pulling/forcing a toe against its natural progression of forming a bunion, there's going to be pain or discomfort involved, so for what it's trying to do, this product has the best approach, in my opinion.. Far more comfortable than the ones that have a plastic piece that uses a lever action to pull the big toe; that type is very difficult to walk with and the padding on the inside of the big toe is insufficient. With this Neo-G type, I can actually walk with them on. The material is soft and well-padded; the device seems well-made in general. With 3 velcro straps, it's possible to make adjustments for varying the intensity of the pulling action. I've found the right amount of force for the toe strap and leave that one where it is, just unfasten the 2 around the foot to take the brace off. Shipping from the UK so not possible for 2-day delivery, but it didn't take as long to get here as amazon projected; it was about a week.

I have been working on trying to correct my bunion as much as I can without surgery. I've had the best success with a brace I got a long time ago with a plastic piece but the plastic can dig in if I wear it a lot. I thought this might be a better option but it has so much puffy padding that if I stand up it causes my arch to fall flat because of all the padding under my toe. This totally defeats the purpose since my arch falling and improper alignment is what caused the bunion in the first place. My doctor told me it's key to walk with my arch up and I wanted this to wear around the house but when I stand up the puffy padding pushes my foot into an unhealthy position. Also I wear a size 9 women's shoe and I feel like I am swimming in this thing. It's hard to get a snug fit which is needed with so much padding. I mean a little padding is nice but this is like trying to wrap a comforter around my foot/toe. I've included some photos to show how the puffy padding sticks out even when I have it strapped on as tight as I can get it. Also I took a photo of my foot with the arch in the first position with my other brace and not sure if you can see how my foot wants to turn over on the arch. It's like I would have to add a half inch of padding under my heal to match all that padding under my toe and lower portion of my foot. This is not going to work for me and I guess I can't return it so too bad for me. Thanks for reading my review Becky Brooks

I made the mistake of wearing pointed shoes for awhile and that pinched toes together and over time contributed to a painful bunion. I read that surgery isn't needed by using a brace like this regularly. It's not in any way uncomfortable to wear while sleeping. You just need to remember it's on when you hop out of bed to go to the bathroom and take it off when you're ready for the day because it's not designed to walk on it. It's adjustable, affordable, lightweight, easy to pack for travel, and truly works. Wear sensible shoes and do your toe spreading exercises, eat well and take your vitamins, use this to effectively help in between if you stray! Say no to surgery!

I would have given this a five start rating, except for two issues. 1. Nothing but surgery can correct a bunion, so the title is misleading. 2. Works great for relieving the pain in my bunion area while I am wearing it, but it slips off my foot while walking. I am constantly reaching down to pull it back up my foot. May I suggest another strap to go behing the heel. 3. This is no bearing on my rating, but I am disappointed I have not found a shoe that I can wear at the same time. I tried my sandles, but I will need a larger size sandle. Overall, it does cusion and straighten the bunion as promised, but only while I am wearing it. It cannot correct my issue, but will be very comfortable after surgery as well. I would recommend this product.

So comfortable to walk on. Well padded, keeps toe aligned without stress. It is the perfect support. My toe doesn't feel like it is being strangled! I have used/tried so many that are painful and awkward to use. You can not use this in your shoe as it is too bulky. I'm a flip flop gal and it is also too large to wear with my stretched out pair (but I keep working on it) FYI I use a thin wrap with a toe separator when wearing shoes... not real supportive but a little something when I need. This Neo G bunion support, I don't want to take off!

I have a bunion and purchased this item as recommended by my Gp and it is definitely doing the trick, super happy.

Very good. Very comfortable. I wear it to sleep every night. The bunion looks much better in the morning. Would definitely recommend. Relieves pain. Fast shipping

Era para mi esposa y de momento está contenta, lo usa mucho y parece que le da buen resultado. Recomendable.

I was provided with these after bunion surgery by my surgeon to help keep my toes in alignment while healing. My toes are now perfectly straight and I bought some more of these to use these at night to keep them that way. Comfortable and washable.

I bought this for a family member who has serious bunion problems and pain. Since she started wearing this around the house, her pain has almost completely stopped. I recommend this 100% to anyone with similar problems. The delivery was on time, and the product has worked wonders. El producto es magnífico, se lo he regalado a un familiar, y realmente le alivió el dolor poniendo el aparto por las noches//o simplemente estando en casa. (La persona para quien lo compré tiene juanetes bastante avanzados, y tenía fuertes dolores al andar.) Lo recomiendo al 100%, porque ninguna plantilla ortopédica solucionó el problema. Teniendo el aparto puesto por la noche ayudó tanto que durante el día se desaparecieron las molestias casi del todo, y le mejoró la calidad de vida.