These products are good for Hallux Rigidus- arthritis in the joint at the base of the big toe that causes pain and stiffness, especially when bending the toe or pushing off while walking. A bony bump can develop on top of the joint.
Footwear that often helps includes:
Stiff soles or rocker bottoms to reduce bending at the big-toe joint.
A roomy, deep toe box to avoid pressure over the joint.
A carbon-fiber plate or Morton’s extension to limit painful movement.