Research
Our massive trust in Toe Spacers as a concept lies not just in common sense, but in strong science that backs it. Over recent years as interest in Toe Spacers has grown, so too have scientific investigations into their effectiveness to prove what many people anecdotally know. Additionally even before the advent of Toe Spacers, studies have been done comparing barefoot to shoe wearing populations. The link titles below summarize the conclusions we’ve drawn from these academic papers, you can read any of them for yourself.
- Toe Spacers improve balance in old age Hallux Valgus (Bunion)
- Toe Spacers reduce Hallux Valgus (Bunion) in female athletes, improve foot strength and reduce foot pain
- Reduction of Hallux Valgus (Bunion) angle after using toe spacers at night
- Evidence supports Toe Spacers as one of the remedies for Hallux Valgus (Bunion)
- Treatment for Hallux Valgus includes Toe Spacers, particularly between 1st and 2nd toes
- Orthosis treatment of Toe Spacer and arch greatly improved Hallux Valgus (Bunion) in young adults
- Zero occurrence of Hallux Valgus (Bunion) in populations that don’t wear shoes
- Shoe wearing progressively causes deformation and inhibition of foot function
- Incidence of Hallux Valgus (Bunion) increases in relation to how many years shoes have been worn
- Japanese investigation shows Hallux Valgus (Bunion) is at least partially caused by restrictive footwear
- Restricting the foot with stockings and footwear alters the natural form of the foot and static deformities arise