: an inflamed swelling of the small fluid-filled sac on the first joint of the big toe accompanied by enlargement and protrusion of the joint
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So far, the shoes have received hundreds of five-star ratings from shoppers with wide feet, bunions, and other conditions.
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
This model was designed in collaboration with a pro racer who needed extra room for her bunions, Kaufman says.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 23 July 2025
It’s called the Margot 2.0 because it was recently upgraded to included a heel cushion that makes blisters a thing of the past, while also paying dividends in comfort via a flexible upper, an overall design that accommodates wide feet and bunions, as well as a shock-absorbing midsole.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
One tester noted zero bunion discomfort, even after full days of walking and standing.
—Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 30 June 2025
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
This model was designed in collaboration with a pro racer who needed extra room for her bunions, Kaufman says.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 23 July 2025
It’s called the Margot 2.0 because it was recently upgraded to included a heel cushion that makes blisters a thing of the past, while also paying dividends in comfort via a flexible upper, an overall design that accommodates wide feet and bunions, as well as a shock-absorbing midsole.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
One tester noted zero bunion discomfort, even after full days of walking and standing.
—Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 30 June 2025
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“Bunion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bunion. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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bunion
noun
bun·ion
ˈbən-yən 
: an inflamed swelling on the first joint of the big toe
Medical Definition
bunion
noun
bun·ion
ˈbən-yən
: an inflamed swelling of the small fluid-filled sac on the first joint of the big toe accompanied by enlargement and protrusion of the joint compare hallux valgus
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