I'm so glad I saw this thread! I have bunions from childhood too (I blame my grandma's genes lol) and I thought I was doomed for CLs! I have yet to get a pair, but this gives me hope now!
How have they stretched OP?
They have streched a bit and it will take some work to make them strech to the point where my feet will not feel the pain. But then...no pain no gain right? hahaha
I would say Simple is one of the best fit for ppl with wide feet + bunions!