Is it okay to wear high heels after bunion surgery?

Not a good idea.: You may develop pain and a higher chance of recurrence. Discuss it with you surgeon and get their advice.

Dessert shoes.: As a rule, you should wear supportive shoes. High heels do not fall into that category. It's the same principle as nutrition: you can't eat chocolate cake all day long, but if you maintain a healthy, nutritious diet, you can splurge on dessert. If you wear supportive shoes all day, you can wear heels to an event or out with friends for a small amount of time without doing lasting damage.

Yes: But high heels places weight on the big toe joint where the procedure is done. You may lose some of your range of motion to that joint and that will dictate if you should wear high heels. I tell my patients no more than 2-2.5 inch heel.