Thanks ladies I went to the foot doctor today and yes I have a bunion my right big toe and actually it is small at this point so she suggested I wear the pads for now and wider shoes. She also told me that I also have a very tiny one growing on my left big toe. I have noticed also that close in toes have become wider . So any shoes I wear that are closed in I have to try to purchase a wider width, the problem also was that I have extremely narrow feet however because of the bunions my shoes have grown on both sides. She also said if it gets worse to come back and that perhaps she would try to shave the bunions has anyone here had this done. Kindly share and again thanks so much.. Peace. Catherine