The 9 Best Shoes for Bunions of 2026, Tested

Best Shoes for Bunions Overall

Keen WK400 Leather Walking Shoe

Best Shoes for Bunions Overall

Sizes: 5-12 in Women’s | Width: Medium | Heel-to-Toe Drop: 10 millimeters

Believe it or not, comfy walking and bunions can go hand in hand (or foot in foot). Keen Women’s WK400 Walking Shoe is a bunion-bearer’s dream for travel days, busy schedules, or proverbial long walks on the beach. We love the soft yet supportive footbed, which didn’t irritate our bunions like other shoes do—even after hours of wear. And the grippy traction on the outsole kept us confident on all terrains. 

While we loved the comfy cushioning, it took us a few walks to get used to it. We also had to adjust to the shoe’s rocker shape, but after a few walks, we came to appreciate how it effortlessly propelled our strides forward. 

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Sizes: 5-12 in Women’s | Width: Medium | Heel-to-Toe Drop: 10 millimeters

Believe it or not, comfy walking and bunions can go hand in hand (or foot in foot). Keen Women’s WK400 Walking Shoe is a bunion-bearer’s dream for travel days, busy schedules, or proverbial long walks on the beach. We love the soft yet supportive footbed, which didn’t irritate our bunions like other shoes do—even after hours of wear. And the grippy traction on the outsole kept us confident on all terrains. 

While we loved the comfy cushioning, it took us a few walks to get used to it. We also had to adjust to the shoe’s rocker shape, but after a few walks, we came to appreciate how it effortlessly propelled our strides forward. 

Best Walking Shoes for Bunions

Hoka Clifton 10

Best Walking Shoes for Bunions

Sizes: 5-12 in Women’s | Width: Medium | Heel-to-Toe Drop: 5 millimeters

These walking shoes stood out to us for their thoughtful balance of comfort and support — especially for bunion-prone feet. From our first few walks, we noticed how the roomy toe box eased pressure around the forefoot, while the cushioning absorbed impact without feeling too soft or unstable.

We also loved the smooth, rolling feel that helped keep weight moving forward, which reduced stress on sensitive areas as the miles added up. Best of all, the lightweight design made long walks feel easier on our feet overall, even on hard pavement. If you’re in-between sizes, we suggest you size up.

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Sizes: 5-12 in Women’s | Width: Medium | Heel-to-Toe Drop: 5 millimeters

These walking shoes stood out to us for their thoughtful balance of comfort and support — especially for bunion-prone feet. From our first few walks, we noticed how the roomy toe box eased pressure around the forefoot, while the cushioning absorbed impact without feeling too soft or unstable.

We also loved the smooth, rolling feel that helped keep weight moving forward, which reduced stress on sensitive areas as the miles added up. Best of all, the lightweight design made long walks feel easier on our feet overall, even on hard pavement. If you’re in-between sizes, we suggest you size up.

Best Slip-On Sneakers for Bunions

Dr. Scholl’s Nova Slip On Sneaker

Best Slip-On Sneakers for Bunions

Sizes: 6-11 in Women’s | Width: Medium, wide | Heel-to-Toe Drop: N/A

 What’s harder than finding shoes for bunions? Finding slip-on shoes that work for them. But luckily, Dr. Scholl’s Nova Slip-On Sneakers actually kept our pain at bay. For starters, we didn’t have to fight to get our feet in. There’s a small strip of stretchy fabric at the front and back of the shoe that provides enough give to slip in and out easily without irritating bunions. Plus, the multi-layer cushioning and grippy outsole traction offer more comfort and support than you’d expect from a slip-on.

If you prefer to go sockless, you’ll love how lightweight and breathable these are, keeping odor at bay—we definitely appreciated! However, we did get a blister from wearing these without socks initially, so we recommend breaking them in with socks first. 

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Sizes: 6-11 in Women’s | Width: Medium, wide | Heel-to-Toe Drop: N/A

 What’s harder than finding shoes for bunions? Finding slip-on shoes that work for them. But luckily, Dr. Scholl’s Nova Slip-On Sneakers actually kept our pain at bay. For starters, we didn’t have to fight to get our feet in. There’s a small strip of stretchy fabric at the front and back of the shoe that provides enough give to slip in and out easily without irritating bunions. Plus, the multi-layer cushioning and grippy outsole traction offer more comfort and support than you’d expect from a slip-on.

If you prefer to go sockless, you’ll love how lightweight and breathable these are, keeping odor at bay—we definitely appreciated! However, we did get a blister from wearing these without socks initially, so we recommend breaking them in with socks first. 

Most Comfortable Shoes for Bunions

ECCO Soft 7 Low Boot

Most Comfortable Shoes for Bunions

Sizes: 4-11 in Women’s | Width: Medium | Heel-to-Toe Drop: N/A

 When testing shoes for bunions, we never expected a boot to top the list for comfort. However, our feet were as happy as they were fashionable in ECCO’s Soft 7 Low Boots. The roomy toe box gave room for our bulging bunions, while the well-cushioned and supportive footbed provided tons of comfort. Even after a full day on our feet, we felt no joint, knee, or bunion pain. 

The side zipper isn’t just for style—it makes slipping these on and off easy, without irritating bunions. And since you can widen the shoe with this zipper, even large bunions can slide out without too much effort. While a bit pricey for a non-athletic shoe, their versatile design pairs well with most everyday outfits.

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Sizes: 4-11 in Women’s | Width: Medium | Heel-to-Toe Drop: N/A

 When testing shoes for bunions, we never expected a boot to top the list for comfort. However, our feet were as happy as they were fashionable in ECCO’s Soft 7 Low Boots. The roomy toe box gave room for our bulging bunions, while the well-cushioned and supportive footbed provided tons of comfort. Even after a full day on our feet, we felt no joint, knee, or bunion pain. 

The side zipper isn’t just for style—it makes slipping these on and off easy, without irritating bunions. And since you can widen the shoe with this zipper, even large bunions can slide out without too much effort. While a bit pricey for a non-athletic shoe, their versatile design pairs well with most everyday outfits.

Best Heel Cushioning Shoes for Bunions

Kuru Atom

Best Heel Cushioning Shoes for Bunions

Sizes: 5-12 in Women’s | Width: Medium, wide | Heel-to-Toe Drop: 8mm

 When we think of shoes for bunions, we often focus solely on the toes. But your heels need support, too! Well-made heel cups can help absorb the impact of daily activities and reduce symptoms of plantar fasciitis. Kuru’s Atom Sneakers are designed with heel comfort in mind, using a patented heel-hugging technology that flexes dynamically with each step. Our heels were definitely happy in these. 

Besides their heel support, these sneakers were gentle on our bunions. Thanks to a relatively wide fit throughout, we didn’t notice any friction. The looseness of the shoe did make us feel a little unstable, though—a feeling compounded by the inability to tighten the laces. We’d recommend these shoes for daily here-and-there walking, but not for higher-intensity activities like running or hiking.

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Sizes: 5-12 in Women’s | Width: Medium, wide | Heel-to-Toe Drop: 8mm

 When we think of shoes for bunions, we often focus solely on the toes. But your heels need support, too! Well-made heel cups can help absorb the impact of daily activities and reduce symptoms of plantar fasciitis. Kuru’s Atom Sneakers are designed with heel comfort in mind, using a patented heel-hugging technology that flexes dynamically with each step. Our heels were definitely happy in these. 

Besides their heel support, these sneakers were gentle on our bunions. Thanks to a relatively wide fit throughout, we didn’t notice any friction. The looseness of the shoe did make us feel a little unstable, though—a feeling compounded by the inability to tighten the laces. We’d recommend these shoes for daily here-and-there walking, but not for higher-intensity activities like running or hiking.

Best Laceless Shoes for Bunions

Kuru Stride Move

Best Laceless Shoes for Bunions

Sizes: 6-11 in Women’s | Width: Medium | Heel-to-Toe Drop: 7 mm

Laceless sneakers a loved for good reason: they offer the versatility of an athletic shoe without the hassle of tightening and tying. Our top pick for bunions is Kuru’s Stride Move Shoe. While it has elastic laces on top, they’re actually built into the shoe, so there’s no actual tying required (though they can be adjusted if needed). Plus, the stretchy mesh fabric gives you the adjustability for easy on-and-off slipping. 

Beyond this unique laceless design, we also loved several other features. The wide toe box eliminated friction on our bunions (we could even wiggle our toes!). And the arch support felt subtle yet effective. In fact, just about everything about these slip-ons made it easy to forget we were wearing shoes at all. We’d happily slip these on for everyday casual wear. Just note: the toe box isn’t as wide as other options, so these may not work for tailor’s bunions. 

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Sizes: 6-11 in Women’s | Width: Medium | Heel-to-Toe Drop: 7 mm

Laceless sneakers a loved for good reason: they offer the versatility of an athletic shoe without the hassle of tightening and tying. Our top pick for bunions is Kuru’s Stride Move Shoe. While it has elastic laces on top, they’re actually built into the shoe, so there’s no actual tying required (though they can be adjusted if needed). Plus, the stretchy mesh fabric gives you the adjustability for easy on-and-off slipping. 

Beyond this unique laceless design, we also loved several other features. The wide toe box eliminated friction on our bunions (we could even wiggle our toes!). And the arch support felt subtle yet effective. In fact, just about everything about these slip-ons made it easy to forget we were wearing shoes at all. We’d happily slip these on for everyday casual wear. Just note: the toe box isn’t as wide as other options, so these may not work for tailor’s bunions.