Designed for daily comfort, the EPITACT Hallux Valgus Protection in size L helps shield the bunion area from pressure and rubbing inside shoes. Its ultra-thin 1 mm Epithelium 26® gel layer is engineered to help minimize friction without creating extra bulk, making it suitable for wear in closed shoes with socks or stockings.
Key Benefits:
- Helps prevent pain caused by pressure or excessive friction on bunions.
- Ultra-thin 1 mm protective layer helps reduce rubbing without adding extra pressure.
- Suitable for daily wear in closed shoes.
- Can be worn on either the right or left foot.
- Machine-washable and designed for repeated use over several months.
Active Ingredients:
- Epithelium 26® silicone gel: a patented gel developed to mimic the pressure-distribution properties of human subcutaneous tissue.
- Polyamide/elastane fabric: provides the flexible textile support structure for close-to-skin wear.
How to Use:
- Wash before first use.
- Wear the protection next to the skin on either the right or left foot.
- Slip your foot into the protector and place the big toe into the tubular section.
- Position the Epithelium 26® gel module directly over the hallux valgus area.
- For better hold, wear socks, stockings, or tights over the protector.
Ingredients (INCI):
Composition: 61% polyamide/elastane fabric, 39% silicone.
Product Specifications:
- Product type: Hallux valgus protective pad
- Size: L
- Fit guidance: foot circumference over 27 cm
- Use: right or left foot
- Pack size: 1 piece
- Care: machine-washable at 30°C in the provided washing net or hand-wash without scrubbing; air dry naturally
- EAN: 3660396002520
Test Disclaimer:
Do not use on broken skin. If you have diabetes, arteritis, polyneuritis, peripheral neuropathy, or foot ulcers, consult a healthcare professional before use and monitor the foot during wear. This product is intended for protection only and is not designed to correct the bunion.