About Calla shoes | About the company and the story

Hi, I'm Jenni,

the founder of Calla Shoes. As someone who’s struggled with bunions for years, I was tired of choosing between comfort and style—so I decided to create shoes that offer both. Every pair of Calla Shoes is designed with love, care, and first-hand knowledge to help every bunion-sufferer step confidently and comfortably.

My lightbulb moment

2010

The idea for Calla came when I was getting married and realised that finding the perfect pair of comfortable and heels to match my stunning dress was going to be impossible because of my bunions.

Pregnant, redundant and looking for the next step

2013

I was pregnant with my second daughter, I'd just been made redundant and I decided this was the point I needed to take charge of my own life and pursue making the idea I'd had all those years before in to a reality.

Official launch

2016

In 2016, just over 300 pairs of shoes from my first collection turned up at my house and I was able to officially launch Calla shoes to the world.

Your most comfortable, shoe but fashionable

Unlike regular wide fitting shoes, Calla footwear is wide in the toe box and standard in the heel.

This allows us to provide you with additional width and volume where you need it most across your bunions.

Features such as a soft stretchy panel in the lining for your bunions, arch support in heels, flats and boots, removable comfort insoles in our trainers and a deep understanding of how the position of external and internal seams can improve comfort for sensitive soles.

We only source the softest, luxury leather and suede in Europe, to accommodate your lumps and bumps and ensure that there's no rubbing.

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Loved by celebrities

We have gathered many fans among celebrities and fashion influencers including: Dame Helen Mirren, Nikki Glaser, Prue Leith, Sara Davies, Gloria Hunniford, Tamzin Outhwaite, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Tamara Wall, Louise Minchin, Ria Hebden, , Amy Dowden, Bethany Kingsley-Garner, Sally Morgan, Angela Griffin, Dawn Gallagher, and Darcey Bussell.