I have bunions on both sides of both of my feet and anything that tubs against them tends to irritate them and make them hurt. I've tried several other items to alleviate the pain and cause less irritation but without much it any success. That is till now. These bunion protectors not only protect both sides of my feet (below both my little toes and below my big toes) but they prevent irritation as well as pain in between visits to my podiatrist. These are not a substitute for visiting a podiatrist, but rather a tool to use in between visits. For $9.99 these are a terrific price considering that my bunions are protected and not irritated and no longer getting inflamed by rubbing against the sides of my sneakers and shoes. I highly recommend this product.