Hammer toes

My hammer toes are accompanied by a bunion. I use duct tap to keep the hammer toes from overlapping and a spongy foot glove to pull the big toe over. I just gOOGLED " bunion with hammer toes" to find the foot gloves on-line. They work and I wear the all the time although many wear them only at night. Rather depends on your shoes or riding boots as I do horses.

I have a pair of extra widr, large toe bed shoes. From a specialty shoe store. Expensive

Hi @pjss48, are you thinking of having surgery? What does your primary care physician say to do about it? I found some information on prevention from the Mayo Clinic website that may be of interest to you-

Prevention
You can avoid many foot, heel and ankle problems with shoes that fit properly. Here's what to look for when buying shoes:
•Adequate toe room. Avoid shoes with pointed toes.
•Low heels. Avoiding high heels will help you avoid back problems.
•Adjustability. Laced or strapped shoes are roomier and adjustable.

These additional tips can help you buy the right shoes:
•Buy shoes at the end of the day. Your feet swell throughout the day.
•Check your size. As you age, your shoe size might change — especially the width. Measure both feet and buy for the larger foot.
•Buy shoes that fit. Be sure shoes are comfortable before you buy them. If necessary, a shoe repair store might be able to stretch shoes in tight spots, but it's better to buy them to fit.

@quiteachiver75 I found a spacer at the drugstore

Hello @pjss48, I also have hammer toes which I was not really aware that I had until I was diagnosed with idiopathic small fiber peripheral neuropathy and my Mayo Clinic neurologist asked if I minded if he took a picture of my toes. He explained that he was going to use the photos as part of a seminar on hammer toes that are typical of people who have neuropathy. My sister-in-law who is an RN had the toe surgery and was glad she did. She mentioned that it can cause balance issues and since the surgery she has found it easier to walk. She also had pain with her feet. I had thought about surgery but I don't have any pain with the toes or feet.

I have no medical training or background but I believe the foot surgery is only performed or needed to reestablish proper alignment throughout the foot and/or ankle, to reinforce and repair damaged tissue, and to alleviate pain. Mayo Clinic has some good information on healthy feet here:
https://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/healthy-feet

Tks for the info. I have beeen trying to find wide toe bed shoes - seems to more easily foubd in a men's sporþ shoe
But I'm a women
So not easy - I truly can't find proper shoes that I can afford!!

@quiteachiver76 : I HAVE BALANCE PROBLEMS ROLL ON MY FEET WHEN STANDIND AND WALKING HOPING I WILL BE ABLE TO WALK BETTER AFTER THE SURGERY.