Stylish shoes designed for bunions, wide feet and problem feet
Empowering
YOU
To step out in style. In total confidence.
Your struggle to find stylish and comfortable footwear is over. Our range of shoes is designed especially to fit the feet of women with bunions (hallux valgus), wide feet or for women who love comfortable shoes.
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Calla shoes have been recommended in New York Magazine, The Independent IndyBest lists, Cosmopolitan, InStyle, Good Housekeeping, Who What Wear, Daily Mail, Woman&Home and many more.
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We understand your pain. Calla was founded by a long-term bunion sufferer, who worked in conjunction with a team of experienced shoe designers and foot experts to create a range of the most comfortable shoes for bunions you’ll ever wear.
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90+ COUNTRIES
All over the world, women have fallen in love with the comfort of our shoes. We deliver to you, too. In the UK, we offer free shipping for all orders over £100.
What are
BUNIONS?
Bunions affect an estimated 30% of women in the UK, with a recent study suggesting the risk for over 65s is 35% (source). Medically known as hallux valgus, a bunion is a bony lump located at the base of the big toe. Bunions occur when the bones in the front of the foot move out of place, and slowly begin pushing your big toe towards the second toe.
Our shoes help to minimise your bunion pain, offering extra stability and support, with adjustable straps to relief pressure, supportive soles, lightweight materials, arch support, and a wide forefoot area.
Calla are the best stylish comfy shoes on the market, designed with a wider toe box to be bunion friendly, making walking more comfortable, and putting less pressure on your toe joint. If walking is less painful, you'll do it more, which is better for your overall health (source).
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Are Calla Shoes Best The Shoes for Bunions in the UK?
Imagine standing at the shoe shop shoe mirror, trying on a mid-heel court that feels like a relief compared to your old pair - but wondering, “Yes, but how will I feel at 9pm?” Calla’s difference isn’t in magic dust; it’s in strategically positioned stretch panels and a wider toe-box shape disguised with clean, flattering lines. That extra millimetre or two in the right spot? It stops the slow burn before it starts.
These are the best shoes for bunions, recommended by podiatrists, designed by a bunion sufferer.
If you’re in them from an early train to the last client meeting, a lower block heel spreads weight so evenly you’ll almost forget about your bunion. Slimmer heels are pure glamour - but seven or eight hours of standing, especially on marble or wood floors, will eventually remind you where your bunion lives.
You could ignore this and pick purely by look - but don’t be surprised if you end up doing that awkward “slip one shoe off under the table” shuffle by dessert.
Once you’ve decided comfort really is non-negotiable, the next question is whether the style will actually match your wardrobe without screaming ‘extra width inside!’
How do Calla designs hide the wider toe box so the shoes still look sleek and stylish?
Think of it like clever tailoring from a Savile Row suit - proportion tricks that make a wider space look lean. Calla uses angled vamp cuts, sculpted outsoles, and slender heel tapers to give the eye a long, uninterrupted line. Compare that to generic “comfort” brands where the extra width is obvious and the toe box looks like it’s on steroids.
For events, almond or pointed toes with hidden depth keep your silhouette sharp - the kind of shoe you’d happily see in a magazine style page. For a Saturday market browse or casual lunch at The Wolseley, a softer round-toe loafer feels relaxed without losing polish.
Just be aware: going for a longer, narrower-looking front can make your foot appear more delicate, yes - but if your bunion is pronounced, that extra length might slightly alter your gait. Not a disaster, but something you’ll notice after a few miles along the South Bank.