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I have moderate to severe bunions on both feet and have been wearing these braces for a few weeks. I wonder if I had started wearing something like this years ago, if the bunions might not have progressed. At this point, I do not think these braces can correct the misalignment, but perhaps they can keep it from getting worse. They do take some time to adjust and get used to. Too much tension, and it's quite painful. I find I can tolerate more tension during the day, but have to wear it looser to sleep in. There is no way these will fit into your shoes and I have not found the gel protectors and sleeve to be of any use. I'm also not sure why the description in the paper work says that the "metal bar is flexible and bendable for walking". The metal bars do not flex and these are not the easiest to walk in. I wear mine when I am home and at night. I would be willing to try pretty much anything to avoid surgery so my fingers are crossed that these braces, with time, will do the trick.