You can absolutely wear smoothstep toe separators during your daily activities. They are slim and fit in most wider-toe shoes (sneakers, casual flats, etc.), so you can keep them on at work or while out and about. If you have very tight shoes, consider switching to a roomier pair – your toes will thank you. Many people also wear them while relaxing or even overnight. The separators stay in place, so you don’t have to constantly readjust. It’s foot relief whenever and wherever you need it.

Most customers report feeling some relief from day one – the immediate release of tension when your toes are properly spaced can be a game-changer. You might notice less pinching and aching after just a few hours of wear. That said, bunions and toe misalignment develop over years, so natural alignment is gradual. Expect significant changes in posture or toe straightening over a few weeks of consistent use. The key is to wear smoothstep a bit each day (start with 1 hour and increase). Many find that pain keeps decreasing with daily use, and things like “morning foot stiffness” or end-of-day throbbing improve within the first 1–2 weeks. It’s not an overnight cure, but stick with it – your feet get a little better every day.

Every case is different, but many of our clients avoid surgery once they commit to a natural solution. Smoothstep is designed to address the root cause (tight, misaligned toes) by continuously encouraging proper alignment. It can slow or even halt bunion progression in mild to moderate cases, and dramatically ease pain even for more severe bunions. While we can’t promise to “undo” a bunion deformity as completely as surgery might, we can help you manage it and often make surgery unnecessary. Think of smoothstep as a way to take control early – it’s non-invasive and low-risk. Many users who were considering surgery have reported they no longer feel the need, as they can walk comfortably and the bunion stops worsening. Of course, for legal reasons we’ll say: consult a podiatrist for personal medical advice. But know that you have options before jumping to surgery – and smoothstep is an effective, gentle first step.