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19 of 20 found the following review helpful:
 these work well on FLEXIBLE toes Jul 12, 2009
By Foot Specialist
Dispensed by podiatrists, these special pads work well for MOST people with crooked toes. However, if you have very RIGID toe problems, while this particular device is probably still worth testing, try also pedifix toe cushions, toe caps or toe separators. And don't be dismayed, even a podiatrist will require some product 'trial and error' to find the best solution for YOUR particular condition. No Sore Feet! FS
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Toe Straightener Apr 04, 2009
By Doris Troll
I have a cross-over toe problem. An orthopedic doctor recommended this appliance.
This product is the best I have found to keep my toes straight.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Kept me running without metatarsal pain Nov 21, 2010
By David
After wearing these for the first time, was able to run 5-10 miles without metatarsal pain. I have a longer 2nd toe, fallen 2nd/3rd metatarsal heads, moderate hammertoe, and bunions. I had been putting gel cushions under the balls of my feet for years, with only partial relief. My podiatrist recommended this product and it really works for me. Straightening the toes, plus the padding, relieves the pain and pressure. The only problem is that for longer runs, the serrated edges along the top pad chaffe the bottom of my foot, and I believe this is a design flaw- why couldn't they have used a smooth taper cut for the top pad? To solve the chaffe issue, I have flipped the pair over and reversed the straps; although it doesn't fit as well, it solves the chaffe issue. The straps can be a little uncomfortable for daily wear, but the manufacturer Pedifix recommends only 4 hours at a time, and this is to be expected. I not particularly heavy (140 lbs) and these still hold up well under the impact of a regular running program, plus I am a forefoot runner. Even with the chaffe problem (moleskin would probably help, too) I recommend these for runners who have tender fallen metatarsals with a moderate amount of hammer toe.
16 of 18 found the following review helpful:
 No Effect Jun 09, 2008
By LipSmacker
I purchased two of the double-toe straighteners to straighten my second toe on both feet. They are slightly comfortable at best, but in order to straighten the toe you have to get the straighteners pretty tight, which in turn causes discomfort in both toes.
Since using I've noticed no change in the overall straightness of my toes. I can only assume that any results that achieved from the straighteners will be temporary. They're cheap enough to where it is not a huge loss if they don't work.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Effective but OH SO PAINFUL!!! Jun 16, 2011
By Escorbores
I was indicated these by my podiatrist and have been using them during the day for the past 2 and a half months to straighten out my 2nd and 3rd toe on each foot one and my 3rd and 4th toe on each foot the next; I didn't understand why my doc initially advised that the 3 looped one would be "too much for me", I found out later he meant "too much pain at once"!
My only flexible toe is the 4th, it hurts the least on that one, on the rest it feels like my bones are slightly or slowly breaking; PAINFUL!! When I take them off my 3rd toe is especially red on top, where the calluses of my hammertoes would be, again PAINFUL! Also, in the first month of use I got three blisters on the side of the 3rd toe on each foot and 2 more on the side of the 4th toe on each foot (8 blisters total); again OUCH!!!
As you can imagine, in the last month and a half I've used it a lot less in an attempt to avoid the blisters. I use it a couple of hours a day and take them off. On the bright side, though painfully sore, my toes are straighter and more flexible the first few hours after I take them off and if a stop using them a few days my toes hurt as if returning to their hammertoe position; they seem to work. Another bright side, the pad provides wonderful relief of metatarsal pain from calluses or stress.
Call me a massoquist but I just purchased a 3 loop straightner by Pedifix which I hope will be quicker n the straightening process. I also purchaseed a hammertoe straightner for the 2nd and 4th toes (by Footsmart) which I hope will be less painful and a single loop straightner to use on the 3rd toe (also by Footsmart). The pain of my hammertoes is simply greater and more permanent than the straightners, according to my podiatrist, this will be over in a year; I've lived with PAINFUL hammertoes for as long as I can remember. If you are like me, willing to take some "short term pain" to relieve long term pain this might be worth the investment. Just know the process is NOT gentle nor is the product gentle, as advertised. Hope this helps!
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