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40 Celebrities with Bunions [2026 Updated]

An estimated one-third of every westernised country suffers from bunions, and because of a number of factors, including footwear choices and genetics, it is very much a female problem. These bo...

Tamzin Outhwaite found comfort with Calla

Eastenders' actress Tamzin Outhwaite recently opened up to Calla’s founder  Jennifer about how 30 years in showbiz has damaged her feet and left her unable to wear normal shoes. The actress, who jo...

Tamara Wall's story of comfort

Hollyoaks actress Tamara Wall is proud of her bunions and says it’s time to end the stigma around the women’s foot problem. She told shoe company Calla how her bunions developed in her late teens a...

Sara: From Couch to 5K, to 26 miles, with Bunions

Marathon runner Sara Wild refuses to let her bunions get in the way of her life. She completed the Manchester marathon in 2018, three years after downloading a ‘Couch to 5k’ app. Sara said: “I’ve h...

Joan: A Life Less Lived Because of Bunions

Asked to evaluate how bunions affected her life Joan Cross reflects with some regret on missed chances and opportunities. The school receptionist openly wishes Calla shoes had been available years ...

Carrie: Desperately Seeking Stylish Shoes

Throughout the week of National Bunion Day Calla will be visiting some of its customer's real life stories around bunions, starting with shoe lover Carrie Duncan, who spent a lifetime suffe...

Wedding Guest Style Tips

There it is; the beautifully decorated invitation for the wedding of the year, a reason for family celebration but with a slight “Oh gosh what will I wear?” thought in the back of your head. Althou...

Conheça a Calla Shoes, sapatos para joanetes

Joanetes. Se é jovem, provavelmente este termo não lhe é familiar. Um joanete é uma saliência óssea na base do dedo grande do pé, tendendo o mesmo a inclinar-se para cima dos restantes, provocando ...

The ultimate guide to shoe storage

Shoe storage is a lot more important than you think... Find out why, what storage options are out there and what storage system Calla founder Jenni uses!

How to start a business: 5 tips for startup success | Calla Shoes

Despite being in Jennifer's mind for about 10 years, Calla was only launched three and a half years ago. Jumping from a business idea to the concretisation of it is a huge step with multiple obstac...

Shoes for plantar fasciitis - My personal experience

In 2018 I turned 40 and decided I needed to set myself some new challenges to keep myself out of trouble. I've always been sporty and do around 5-7 hours of exercise in a normal week so the challen...

5 tips on recognising high vs low quality shoes

The combination of online shopping and fast fashion brands continuously releasing new styles means that it has never been easier to buy a pair of shoes. But whilst choice and accessibility can be g...