As I work on my balance, I know that toes play a big part. These are the third and best brand I have found for my toe issues. They separate the toes well and the insert is big enough to also help straighten the toes. The rubber connecting the toes separators is thicker and softer than others I have tried. I expect them to last longer. They also fit and don't slip around when I wear them with my walking shoes. ( I have not tried them for runs) It is nice not having to worry about them falling off in the middle of a yoga session. I don't think my toes will ever be beautiful, but they sure are better looking since I started with these.

They do seem to help. I took off a star, however, because the texture of the material makes them gather dirt easily and they are hard to clean. For something designed to be on feet, it would be nice if they cleaned easier.

Love this, but I got clear color and it gets dirty so quickly.
Works great for my bunions. It hurt at first because my foot needed to get adjusted to it but now I wear it all the time at home and I dont even think twice when wearing it.

I have seen toe separators advertised randomly throughout the internet. Finally, after a Yoga instructor I follow recommended some, I started taking the idea of these more seriously. I have slight bunions, but my bigger issue is the squished toes, where my little toes look like they're trying to hide behind the rest. Too skinny shoes for too long I guess. This has been bothering me more and more because I took up running in the last year and a half and it's getting more uncomfortable all the time. So I figured I'd try these and see how I feel.

I've only had them about a week, so my review is really preliminary. However, in just that short time, I have noticed a huge difference in the flexibility and appearance of my feet. My approach is to basically wear them throughout the day as long as I can, when shoes are not required. As of right now, I can't yet wear them with shoes, too uncomfortable. But I did try a pair of shoes again this morning and it was much more tolerable than usual, so the difference is starting to show there too.

I'm hoping to get to the point where I can keep them on when I go for a run, but baby steps and all that. I'm just happy I'm already seeing a difference.

When it comes to discomfort, one thing I learned is that you don't have to jam them way down into the bottom of your toe-space area. That actually makes them painful. I make sure the gel pads are in the center of the space between my toes (toes are still spaced...spaced is spaced), like sort of at the middle knuckle area to try to describe it. Much more comfortable that way and still effective. Not that that is "wrong" placement...there's no guidance as to how far they should go. So if you try them and you experience pain, maybe check to see if you wedged the gel pad all way down and raise it up just a little bit. Not so it's sticking out above your toes, but just so it's not jammed into the bottom of the toe well.

They clean easy and dry fast. And if you find them too sticky after cleaning, just use a little talcum powder and you're good.

Oh, also, when choosing what "brand" you want, just keep this in mind...a gel pad is a gel pad is a gel pad.... It doesn't have to be expensive, it just has to work. (The yoga instructor I follow has a brand of these, but you get a 2 pack for twice the price of these...but that 2 pack consists of two different sizes and you only need one, unless your feet change sizes frequently which they don't. So don't get sucked into the price-saving idea of 2 pack unless you can find one that is 2 of the size you actually need.)

So all in all, highly recommend. And just be patient with it. I started off at like 45 minutes of tolerance. And now I can walk around for hours. In just a week.

Pros
--helpful for foot appearance/helps to correct shape deformities
--makes toes stronger and more flexible
--inexpensive (but FSA/HSA eligible)
--can relieve pain and pressure from things like bunions and morton's neuroma

Cons (but not really)
--can be difficult to wear in shoes (might always be uncomfortable in some shoes depending on the shoe...like you aren't jamming your foot into a pointy high-heel in these. Need a wide toe box)
--can be slightly difficult to put on, especially if you have a hard time bending to reach your foot
--gel can be somewhat sticky (which you don't feel, not bothersome on the feet) which causes stuff to stick to the gel...fuzz from socks if you're in socks, but if you're not in socks? Be aware of what's on your floor when walking in these barefoot

I've used yoga toes, socks and these are by far the most comfortable and gentle toe separators. I walk in the house with my sandels and these on. Do take note that you still need to give your feet adjustment time or you may end up or those feet/toes may end up cramping.