A podiatric device and a method of using the same are disclosed. The podiatric device is useful for treating, preventing and alleviating the symptoms and discomfort caused by hallux valgus. The podiatric device of includes a foothold with a first hinge forming element and an anterior part with a second hinge forming element. The first and second hinge forming elements forming a hinge allowing angular translation of the anterior part relatively the foothold, preferably a controllable pivoting movement.
