1. Protect and cushion: Bunion pad cushions the side of your foot and protects your foot from friction and pressure. The bunion protector covers your bunions, providing allday protection and cushioning. 2. Instant pain relief: These support sleeves sit directly on the big toe joint, shielding the bunion from rubbing against your shoes and helping to alleviate discomfort, pain, and inflammation caused by bunions, hallux valgus, overlapping toes, turf toe, or crooked hammer toes. 3. Effective alternative to hallux valgus splints: Wearing a hallux valgus splint can significantly reduce pain and pressure on the ankle while preventing the condition from worsening, especially if you wear illfitting or heeled shoes. 4. material: The toe straightener is crafted from quality nylon, featuring an inner sponge cushion, a PC holder, and a metal buckle. Soft, durable, and comfortable for allday wear.