Choose the size
S fits EU shoe sizes 34-38 and L fits 39-43. If in doubt, check the current manufacturer instructions.
Movement, not stiffness
Bunito Duo. A bunion brace designed to move.
Two hinges follow the movement of the metatarsophalangeal joint, so the brace can also be worn while walking. Understand the design, choose your size and buy directly from the manufacturer.
2×hinge
Made in PolandDesigned and manufactured under Dr Sapporo quality control.
Class I medical deviceDeclarations and instructions are available from the manufacturer.
Two sizesS for EU shoe sizes 34-38 and L for 39-43.
The key difference
Two axes of movement. One goal: a freer step.
The foot does not rotate around one fixed point. Bunito Duo uses a double-hinged structure intended to follow that movement and reduce the rigid blocking associated with simple single-hinge splints.
The design is not a promise of permanent deformity correction. A brace may support conservative care and comfort, but it does not replace diagnosis or surgery when surgery is indicated.
Bunito Duo design
Four elements working together
1234Before you wear it
Choose and use it without guesswork
Build up gradually
Keep the first sessions short. Tension should not cause numbness, skin discoloration or increasing pain.
Check your foot
Stop if you develop chafing, loss of sensation or worse symptoms, and seek professional advice.
This material is educational and does not replace an examination or individual advice from a doctor, physiotherapist or podiatrist.
Manufacturer store
Choose your Bunito Duo colour
Each button opens the matching product page at Dr Sapporo. You will choose the size in the manufacturer store.
Bunito Duo Écru
Sizes S and L
Bunito Duo Magenta
Sizes S and L
Bunito Duo Turquoise
Sizes S and L
Realistic expectations
What a brace may help with - and what it cannot promise
May help
Braces and spacers may reduce pressure, rubbing or pain for some people and make daily activity more comfortable.
Does not replace surgery
A permanent correction of the bony deformity requires surgery. A specialist decides whether it is appropriate based on symptoms and examination.
Evidence is limited
Research reviews do not clearly show that braces stop progression or permanently change the radiographic angles of the deformity.
Knowledge base
Bunions without myths
Clear guides to symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, with links to the underlying sources.
01 · 5 min read
What are bunions? Symptoms, causes and diagnosis
Bunions develop gradually. Learn the common symptoms, risk factors and when your foot should be assessed by a professional.
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02 · 5 min read
Bunion severity - how is hallux valgus assessed?
Appearance is not enough. Learn how symptoms, examination and weight-bearing X-rays are used to assess bunions.
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03 · 5 min read
Bunion treatment: conservative care and surgery
Compare footwear changes, insoles, spacers, braces, pain relief and bunion surgery.
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04 · 5 min read
Bunion braces: what they may do and what they cannot promise
A realistic guide to bunion braces, scientific evidence and safer use of Bunito Duo.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Bunito Duo cure bunions?
The brace may support conservative care and ease selected symptoms, but a permanent correction of the bony deformity cannot be guaranteed.
Can I walk while wearing it?
That is the purpose of its double-hinged design. Start with short sessions and follow the current manufacturer instructions.
Which foot does it fit?
The design can be used on the right or left foot. One brace is worn on one foot at a time.
Which size should I choose?
Size S is for EU shoe sizes 34-38 and size L for 39-43.
When should I see a professional?
Seek advice if pain affects walking, the joint is red and hot, the deformity changes quickly, or there is numbness, a wound or diabetes.