DOACT bunion splints are made of a comfortable material and embed aluminum bars to provide nighttime correctives to hallux valgus. They are so comfortable that would never wake you up in nights. Non-latex toes separators can be worn in shoes to reduce the foot pain and frictions between the toes and shoes. They suit for various shoes, such as sneakers, boots, loafers, and other shoes with loose toebox. Besides the pair of two-loop toe rings(showed on the image) could be worn with open-toe slippers or flip-flops. They help day and night to slow down the progress Hallux valgus affects the normal walking and foot beauty, patients with hallux valgus may also cause bunions, corns, claw toe, other toe deformities or symptoms. There are three causes of hallux valgus: heredity, wear high heels and pointed shoes and with flat feet and wear unfitted shoes frequently This night and day splint kit provides a physical help for hallux valgus: 1. The bunion night splint could be used every night to slow the progress 2. The toe protectors and separators in the shoe can relieve bunion pains while walking 3. It's recommended to wearing fit shoes, avoid wearing pointed high heels. If that is a must, it is recommended not exceeding a height of 4 cms How to use it properly? 1. If it's the first time to try these products, it's would be better to start wearing 10-15 minutes at home and then increase the time when used to 2. Please tighten the Hoop&Loop straps to prevent the bunion splint from falling off during sleep 3. Put on socks in case those toe separators sliding off Washing method: 1. All of the kits are washable and reusable. Manual washing with warm water and soap 2. Apply some baby powder to the gel separators when they became sticky . Note: Please note that the new type and old type of this product will be sent randomly, and make sure you will not mind before ordering.