Quote Originally Posted by teigyr View Post
If that doesn't work, I have/had a solution that kind of works for me. I was fit for mens running shoes that are extra wide. I lace them loose near my forefoot and tighter up near my ankle. Of course my orthotics are cut to fit that style of shoe...the only thing that's bad is once your foot is corrected (ie going straight, at least for me) the joint flexes going straight. I don't think it wants to do that especially but for me the only alternative is surgery. I don't want that at this point in my life.

I envy your determination
I think much of my big toe pain problem is because I had bunion surgery on both feet when I was 20.