Correct Toes are anatomical, medical-grade silicone toe spacers designed to help improve toe alignment and support natural foot function. Because they’re a daily-use foot health tool — and the only toe spacers designed to be worn while active — correct wear and care can extend their lifespan and ensure maximum comfort.
While Correct Toes toe separators are made from top-quality silicone, there are several ways to properly wear and maintain them for long-lasting use. The following tips will guide you through how to get the most out of your investment.
How to Wear Correct Toes Properly
Wearing your toe spacers correctly is the most important part of ensuring long-lasting durability.
✔ Place them on and remove them properly
Proper placement and removal of Correct Toes can help ensure maximum longevity of the product. It is best to use two hands, and use a smooth ‘rocking’ motion to align each pylon between the toes and get them in place.
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Avoid stretching and peeling Correct Toes, as this can cause tears in the product over time
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Avoid pulling, yanking, or twisting the silicone
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Gently guide each toe into its opening using both hands
✔ Start gradually if you’re new to toe spacers
If you’ve never worn toe spacers before:
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Start with 30 minutes the first day, increasing wear-time in 30-minute increments each consecutive day (or to tolerance)
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Increase wear time as comfort improves
This gradual approach helps prevent discomfort and ensures your Correct Toes sit naturally between your toes. It allows your feet time to strengthen and adapt as the Correct Toes encourage muscles to flex, move and work in new ways.
✔ Check your size
Too small: If your Correct Toes are a size too small, they will get stretched in ways they are not designed to withstand. A tight fit increases material tension and can also cause premature tears.
If the device feels overly tight, pinches, or pulls hard between the toes, it may be too small. Consider moving up a size and utilise the Correct Toes Modification video here to ensure your Correct Toes are tailored to fit your unique feet.
Too large: If the Correct Toes overlap or “bunch” between your toes, they are probably too large.
Full sizing information and printable size guides can be found on each Correct Toes - Toe Spacers product page.
Preventing Tears in Your Correct Toes
Correct Toes are high-quality and durable — but like all silicone toe separators, they can tear if overstressed. Here’s how to avoid it:
Avoid overstretching the pylons
The most important tip for preventing tears in your Correct Toes is to avoid over stretching them. The areas between each pylon can be delicate, and unnecessary stretching and twisting in those areas can wear the silicone down.
Keep your toenails trimmed
Long nails can catch the silicone when inserting or removing the spacers.
Ensure you only wear them in natural foot-shaped shoes
Wearing Correct Toes inside narrow shoes can cause buckling, wrinkling and material folding — all of which can increase wear and tear.
You can use the Shoe Liner Test to check if your shoes are wide enough for toe spacers.
Choosing the Right Shoes to Wear with Toe Spacers
Correct Toes are designed to be worn inside naturally-shaped barefoot footwear only. The best shoes for toe spacers offer:
✔ Wide toe boxes
Shoes should be widest at the ends of the toes, to allow room for maximum natural toe splay. Your toes should be able to spread naturally without feeling any pressure.
✔ Flexible, zero drop soles
Shoes should be flat from heel to toe for natural posture, with flexible materials so the foot can move freely.
Our range of barefoot shoes feature wide toe boxes, zero drop designs and flexible, lightweight materials. For foot-shaped shoes compatible with Correct Toes, explore our barefoot shoe collections here ➡️
Cleaning & Hygiene: How to Care for your Silicone Toe Separators
Correct Toes are made from high-quality hypoallergenic and antimicrobial silicone, which is not only safe for most skin types — it also makes them easy to clean.
✔ How to clean your toe spacers
- Wash with warm, soapy water and use a mild soap
- Gently massage any residue away
- Rinse thoroughly, then air-dry in a clean, safe location
Avoid:
- Hot water
- Harsh scrubbing
- Alcohol-based cleaners
- Dishwashers or washing machines
✔ Storage tips
When you’re not wearing your Correct Toes, place them in a safe location away from pets and small children, and ideally keep them in the reusable bag they came in.
Can You Wear Correct Toes While Sleeping?
Many people search for sleeping with toe separators. Correct Toes can be worn to bed only if comfortable — however, we generally recommend starting during daytime activity.
If using them overnight causes any discomfort, reduce your wear time and gradually increase again as your feet adjust.
Can You Wear Toe Spacers in Shoes?
Yes — but only in naturally shaped, wide-toe-box shoes. Correct Toes are clinically designed to be worn during activity, including:
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During walking or running
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During training
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During standing activities
- Inside compatible footwear
Do NOT wear them in:
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Narrow toe-box shoes
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High heels
- Pointed shoes
This will prevent damage both to your foot alignment, and to the silicone toe spacers you have invested in.
Signs Your Correct Toes Need Adjustments
You may need to modify or resize your toe spacers if you notice:
- Constant slipping
- Pressure points between toes
- Uneven tension
- Buckling inside shoes
- Discomfort that doesn’t improve
Sometimes wearing regular socks over your Correct Toes can help.
If in doubt, contact us — our friendly team can walk you through modifications to help you customise your fit.
Need Personal Advice? We’re Here to Help
The Bprimal team is always available to help you get the most from your Correct Toes.
Contact us today if you’re unsure about fit, comfort, shoe compatibility or wear schedule.
ONLINE CUSTOMER SERVICE
Phone: 07 3060 8441 (9am-5pm AEST Mon-Fri)
Online Chat: available 24/7
Email: info@bprimal.com
We also have store locations in Neutral Bay, Sydney and Northcote, Melbourne.
FAQ — Answers to Common Toe Spacer Questions
Q. What are the benefits of toe spacers and can they help me?
When used consistently, toe spacers can help align toes back to their natural, anatomical position, improve strength and flexibility of the toes and feet, increase circulation, and enhance balance and stability.
Q. Are Correct Toes podiatrist-recommended?
Correct Toes were designed by sports podiatrist Dr. Ray McClanahan, and are widely used and recommended in natural-foot-care practices.
Q. When should I replace my toe spacers?
Consider replacing them if you notice:
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Visible cracks
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Torn pylons
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Persistent wrinkling
- Major stretching or deformation
A damaged toe spacer will not provide correct alignment.
Disclaimer
The above content is for educational or informational purposes only and is not intended to replace or augment professional medical instruction, diagnosis, or treatment. Read the full Terms and Conditions & Disclaimer here.
