I have not only a bunyon, but as a result of it, I have a cross over toe. This silicon bunyon corrector gives me some pain relief for both. I notice the cross over is getting a little better, no change on the bunyon. I typically wear it with my slippers and that seems to keep it in place. I have tried wearing it with socks to sleep in it, but that becomes quite painful. I have to wear socks larger than my shoe size because they tend to aggrivate my feet. So I doubt its the socks, the pain felt is more between the two affected toes, not the bunyon site. You will have to see what conditions work best for you, it is worth using.