FAQs
Ordering
We do ship worldwide.
We offer free shipping on all orders over £100 within the UK and free shipping on orders over £200 for the rest of the world (excluding USA - USA customers please visit www.callashoes.com )
Delivery charges can be found here
EU orders are shipped Delivery Duties Paid (DDP) from our warehouse in the UK. Please visit our Customs Duties page for information on which countries we send to Duties Paid.
If you are ordering from outside the EU, your order will be send Delivery Duties Unpaid (DDU) and may be subject to import duty as applied by your country, this will be collected by the courier and you will get an email from them to pay the duties.
Please note if you are from Australia you are able to places orders up to $1000 AUS before being charged import duty on delivery.
If you return your item to us, the duties charges will not be included in your refund from us, you will need to reclaim this from your country's tax department.
USA customers please visit callashoes.com
We do not currently stock our shoes at any shops.
We do offer as much customer support as you need in order to help you find your correct size and fit across the range of beautiful shoes that we have. We are happy to do this over the phone, or via email / message.
Please contact www.callashoes.co.uk for assistance.
For orders placed for delivery in the UK
Within the UK we use a Royal Mail 48 tracked delivery service. Orders made before 12pm are usually dispatched the same day. Delivery is free on all UK orders over £100. For orders under £100 delivery is £3.50. We also offer Royal Mail 24 hour express delivery at a cost of £5.50
For orders placed outside of the UK
Outside of the UK we use a tracked courier service and delivery times can be from 5-15 working days. Delivery is free on orders over £200. For orders under £200 delivery is charged at £30.00.
We send Deliveries and Duties Paid to most countries in the EU. Please visit our Customs Duties page for further information.
Please note that orders created on a Friday after 2pm will not be dispatched until the next working day.
Full details of delivery times and charges can be found here
For USA orders please visit www.callashoes.com
If you're in the UK, the shoes take 2-3 working days with standard delivery, and 1-2 working days with express delivery if the order is placed before noon.
Your order confirmation email should contain a link containing your tracking number and courier and also an estimated date of arrival, so you can always keep check of when your shoes are expected to arrive.
If you don’t appear to receive a confirmation email, please check your spam folder as sometimes the email can appear here.
Rest of the world - We ask you to allow up to 10 working days for your order to arrive. Customs can sometimes have delays which can affect the arrival times.
We have regular restocks on our main styles throughout the year - please email [email protected] to find out if we will be restocking your desired style.
You can also click on the style that you like and select the colour and size and click the "notify me when available" tab. This will send a notification to you via email as soon as any do become available.
We also offer pre-orders on restocks that are arriving within the next 4-6 weeks. If you choose a size that is out of stock and if this style is being restocked soon, you will be offered a pre-order option. You will need to pay for the order up front but can amend or cancel your order at any time via the pre-order portal.
Simply visit SHOP at the top of our website and use our filter to select your desired style / colour / size / width.
If you are unsure which fit may be suitable for you, please email us at [email protected] for advice on finding the best fit for your feet.
Please contact us immediately if you wish to amend or cancel your order. We have a very fast dispatch team and often the order is ready to go in our beautiful packaging very quickly.
Orders can only be cancelled before they have been dispatched. If your order has already been shipped, please refer to our return policy for further instructions.
If you are on our website and click on the 'Loyalty Rewards' icon in the bottom left hand corner of the website you should be able to see how many points you have and what you can redeem them for. You will need to log in first using your email address and password.
We are now able to offer a Deliveries and Duties Paid service for the following countries in the EU. The price you pay on the website will be the final price including local taxes and duties and there will be no further costs to pay on delivery.
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All other orders that are to be delivered outside of the UK are subject to your own country customs duties charges. You can find out what these might be from your own government websites.
Please note that orders to Australia are only subject to customs duties on orders over $1000 AUS. Any orders (inc delivery costs) under this threshold will be delivered duty free.
Please note: If you decide to return your order to us, we are unable to refund the customs fees, however it is possible to claim them back from your country's tax offices. We are happy to help with a copy of your order confirmation if required.
For USA customers please visit www.callashoes.com
We appreciate that buying shoes as a gift is tricky so we offer gift cards starting from £50 so that you let your loved ones give their feet a treat!
We also have digital gift cards too!
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the cancellation of your order due to an item showing as available when it is not in our inventory. If such a situation occurs, we immediately issue a refund for the affected order. We are working hard to fix any technical issues to prevent such discrepancies. You will typically be notified via email, so please check your spam or junk folder for such communications from us.
We regret if our delivery schedule does not meet your specific timing requirements. While we strive to deliver promptly, if we are unable to meet your desired date, please consider us for future needs when time constraints may not be an issue.
Lost packages
At Calla, we strive to ensure every order reaches you in perfect condition. In the event that your order is lost during transit, please reach out to our customer support team with your order number and any relevant details.
Damaged packages
We understand the disappointment of receiving a damaged package. In such instances, please report to our customer support team at the earliest opportunity after receiving the order and include photos of the damaged items or package at [email protected]
We will review the provided documentation and, if necessary, arrange for a replacement or issue a refund.
If you have a valid discount code / gift card and have had difficulty using it in any way please let us know at www.callashoes.co.uk and we are happy to help you to resolve.
Please note that multiple codes cannot be used on the same order.
Please don't worry if you forgot to use your discount code. Please contact us at [email protected] within 5 working days of placing your order and we can look into this for you.
Please note multiple codes cannot be used on the same order.
If you realise that the ship-to address was entered incorrectly for your order, it is important to notify us as soon as possible. Though we are unable to intercept parcels once they have been dispatched and are with the carrier, we will do our best to communicate with the delivery service to have the parcel returned to sender. If the incorrectly entered address does not exist or is undeliverable, the parcel will typically be sent back to us. Nevertheless, once a parcel has left our facility, we have limited control over it, but we commit to keeping you informed about any developments with regard to your order's delivery.
At the moment we have our Luna trainers which are Vegan, made from sustainable recycled canvas uppers.
We continue to work to bring in more Vegan styles to our collection in the near future.
If you have returned your shoes for store credit, once your return is processed, your store credit is added to your Calla shoes account.
You can view your credit by logging in to your Calla account and clicking "my account", and this will show the value of credit that you have. When you are ready to place an order you can select your store credit as a payment method at the point of checkout.
If you are wishing to use your store credit against a pre order, please reach out to us at [email protected] as we have to action this type of order payment, when using store credit, in a slightly different way.
Returns
- You have 30 days to initiate a return from when you receive your order.
- Items must be unused and in the original packaging.
- Select the items you wish to return or exchange.
- If you’re returning items in multiple parcels, start a separate return for each.
- Each parcel needs its own label (you’ll generate it in the portal).
- There will be a £2 charge for each return parcel.
- This will be deducted from your refund.
- Exchanges and store credit returns there is no charge.
- If you’re shipping from an APO address outside the USA, you’ll need to select self-shipping and pay for your own return postage.
- Exchanges and store credit returns are free of charge.
- Loyal customers may also get free returns based on a spending threshold. You’ll be emailed when this applies to you.
- Your return label is valid for 28 days.
- Make sure to return items within 30 days of receiving them.
- After 28 days, your return will be cancelled.
- You can return 2 pairs of shoes in 1 parcel.
- Select the "2 pair option" at checkout for combined shipping.
- Choose self-shipping only if you prefer to manage and pay for your own return shipping.
- Once your return is approved, we’ll process a refund within 7-10 working days.
- Some items may not be eligible for return due to hygiene or final sale restrictions.
- These will be clearly marked on the product page.
UK returns for refunds are charged at £2 per return parcel. You can return up to 2 pairs of shoes per parcel.
Please note that shipping back exchanges and returns for store credit are free of charge. We will also be rewarding loyal customers with free returns - this is set by an ordering threshold and you will be emailed individually as and when you become one of these customers.
Please note we are unable to provide funding for postage if you arrange your own postal services or labels.
For the rest of the world you will need to pay for your own returns but we have local returns hubs available in many countries around the world.
Please visit our International returns section of the Help Centre for further information.
If you would like to exchange your item for a different size please use our return portal to create your exchange Start a Return
If you are unsure as to which size to order or need some assistance with your exchange please let us know at [email protected] and we are happy to help.
For USA returns and exchanges please visit www.callashoes.com
You'll receive an email to confirm when we have received the item at the warehouse. We aim to check and process all returns within 5 working days.
It can take between 1 and 5 working days for your refund to show into your account.
Customers outside the UK will need to pay in full for their own returns but in many cases this can be done to one of our local hubs in your country. Check the list below to see if your country is included.
To start your returns please visit Start a Return - please select the Self Shipping option.
Please make sure any customs forms and the outside of the parcel are marked with the words: RETURNED ORDER
CANADA
R Logistics - EZI - Calla
1575 South Gateway Rd Unit E,
Mississauga, ON L4W 5J1
AUSTRALIA
Pro Prep - Ezi - Calla
602-612 Botany Rd
Alexandria NSW 2015
Sydney
AUSTRALIA
FRANCE
EZI RETURNS - Calla
70 Avenue Jean Jaurès
Bagnères de Luchon
31110
FRANCE
IRELAND
Coll-8 Logistics - EZI - Calla
Unit 2, Baldonnell Business Park
Baldonnell
D22 XK20
Ireland
NETHERLANDS
Global e commerce experts - Calla
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Rijnlanderweg 766 Unit H
2132 NM Hoofddorp
Netherlands
PORTUGAL
MULTISOURCE - EZI - Calla
Estrada de Santo Antão, 9
IC2 – Pavilhão D
2440-396 Batalha
MEXICO
LES OFERS Q S DE RL CV - EZI - Calla
Sierra 508 A Real del sol,
Cienega de Flores NL 65550
MEXICO
Other international customers please return to:
Calla Ltd RETURNS: c/o The fulfilment Crowd, Unit C, Western Avenue, Matrix Park, Chorley PR7 7NB
We highly recommend using an insured / tracked delivery service as we can only be accountable for a parcel once it is back with us.
If your shoes develop a fault, you've received damaged items or you've been sent the wrong shoes, we would like to know about it and resolve this for you as quickly as we can.
Please visit our Returns Portal Start a Return and upload images of the defective items.
You can also email us [email protected] to let us know about the issue.
For returning an item via Royal Mail within the UK, you can take your parcel to any Royal Mail post office after you have printed your returns label or obtained a QR code.
Remember to get a receipt, which will serve as proof of your return, in case the parcel goes missing in transit.
Should you experience any difficulties with generating a return label for your order, it might be due to a system error.
Please reach out to us so we can resolve the issue at [email protected]
- You have 30 days from delivery to return the shoes
- It can take up to 14 working days once receiving at our warehouse to process the return and refund/exchange.
- Items reduced by 60% or more will only be eligible for an exchange or store credit.
The products you return must be in new and unworn condition with all the original packaging and tags still attached. To test the shoes out we recommend that you wear your shoes, with clean feet, around the house to begin with on carpeted flooring.
We do not accept any item with any indication that it has been used. In such cases, the item will be returned to you.
CALLA are not responsible for any item that is not returned in the manner set forth above and we cannot accept responsibility for packages until we are in possession of them. Your statutory rights as a customer remain unaffected.
We recommend you contact us before your purchase for advice on size and styles that will be suitable for you.
For cancellation rights please read our terms and conditions.
If you require a replacement returns form for inside of the box, you can find this here:
Your order number will be 5 digits long and will start with a "#" - example #12345.
This can be found on any email that we have sent to you regarding your order or your dispatch note inside of the box when you received your order.
You can also view your order history including order numbers by logging into your Calla Shoes account on our website.
Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you are unable to locate it.
On receipt of your return, we aim to resolve your exchange or return within 10 working days, although this is usually much sooner outside of peak busy times.
Once your refund has been issued it can take 2-5 working days for your bank to clear this payment into your account.
If you are waiting for an exchange your replacement shoes will be dispatched within 5 working days of your return arriving back with us and you will receive an email with a tracking number so that you can track your new package.
If you are waiting for store credit, your store credit will be added to your Calla account within 10 working days of your return's arrival with us.
Choosing the right size
How to measure your feet
- Stand on a blank piece of paper.
- Draw an outline of your foot (you may want somebody to help you with this).
- Measure the length from the heel to the end of your longest toe.
- Check your result against the table below.
Ladies shoe conversion chart
Measure the width of your feet
- Use a soft tape measure, place your foot on the floor, and measure around the widest part of your foot including around your bunions.
- Take the measurement in millimetres.
- Then find your shoe size in the table below and follow the numbers in the table to the right of your shoe size to match it to the closest measurement of the width of your feet.
Most of our shoes can accommodate up to an WW (EEE) fitting across the widest part of the foot (please see the notes below on bunion severity and the suitability of our shoes).
Please email [email protected] if you are unsure about our sizing.
Shoe size Measurement around the widest part of the foot in millimetres
| US 5/ EU 36 | 210 | 216-222 | 228 |
| US 6/ EU 37 | 216 | 222-228 | 234 |
| US 7/ EU 38 | 222 | 228-234 | 241 |
| US 8/ EU 39 | 228 | 234/241 | 247 |
| US 9/EU 40 | 234 | 241-247 | 254 |
| US 10/EU 41 | 241 | 247-254 | 260 |
| US 11/ EU 42 | 247 | 260-266 | 272 |
| D standard | W Wide | WW Extra Wide |
Bunion severity
Our shoes are suitable for:
- Mild and moderate bunions on wide feet
- Large bunions on narrow and standard feet.
They are not suitable for:
- Severe bunions
- Large bunions on very wide feet
Please contact us if you need further information.
Choosing the correct shoe size is essential for comfort and functionality, especially when dealing with sensitive areas like bunions. Calla Shoes provides tailored guidance in determining the most suitable size for you. With measurements of your feet's length and circumference, we can better suggest the optimal shoe size. Should you need additional assistance, our customer service is experienced in advising based on individual foot specifications and will support you in making the best choice for your needs.
If you let us know your feet measurements (the width of the widest place on each of your feet, as measured around the bunion) along with the length of each foot in cm/mm and also send us a picture of your feet if you feel that this may help, we can help you determine whether our shoes will be suitable for your bunions. Please send any queries to [email protected]
Our trainers are only available in full sizes. They are quite wide fitting all around so our suggestion is, if you have a slender heel size down by half a size, if you have a wider heel size up. The length fitting difference is only around 8mm between full sizes.
Our styles vary between an EE and an EEE in the toe box and a standard D fit everywhere else.
Some styles are more generous than others so if you are unsure about your sizing you should email [email protected]
Once you have measured the width of your feet and used our guide to understand what width fitting you are, you can use the width filter on our product and collection pages to find out which styles are suitable for you.
Please note - our shoes are not suitable for severe bunions or hammer toes.
Please let us know at [email protected] if you need any assistance with sizing and measurements.
Loyalty Points and Rewards
We want to reward you for your loyalty to Calla. You can earn point for purchases, for referring us to friends and for sharing on social media channels. In order to join the program you will need to create an account by clicking on the login icon in the top right hand corner of the website. Now you are ready to participate in all actions we have prepared for you to earn points as shown below. If you have already created an account you have automatically been entered in to the programme
How Do I Obtain My Rewards?
It's very simple and straightforward. Just click on "Loyalty Rewards" tab in the bottom corner of the website page and you will see the list of everything you can redeem your points for. Th list is subject to change
After care of the shoes
We want your shoes to last as long as possible so please read the following tips to help your shoes stay looking like new.
- We recommend you apply a waterproofing spray to protect suede and leather shoes from stains and water. If your shoes are made from suede, brush with a suede brush before and after the spray.
- If your suede shoes get a stain, use a cleaning mousse.
- If you get mud on them, let the mud dry overnight and brush it off with a stiff brush (eg a nail brush). If there is some remainder dirt left, wipe it off with a clean, damp cloth or use the suede eraser.
- In most cases, if your shoes get wet, they should be fine. Leave them to dry naturally, never by forced heat. In some cases, however, they can be left with water stains and colour fastness can not be guaranteed
- Use shoe trees or alternatively screwed up tissue paper in your shoes in between wearing when you can. This will keep the shape of the shoes, push out creases and absorb moisture from the lining.
- When packing your shoes for a trip use the dust bag provided.
If your shoes are rubbing at the heel we suggest using vaseline rubbed on your foot and on the shoe to reduce the friction between your foot and the shoe which causes rubbing. Of course you may not want to use vaseline on your new shoes so we would also advise buying a 'moleskin' felt pad for the back of the shoe and rubbing vaseline on that instead. You can also see our care guide for advice on stretching your shoes.
When you have bunions it is not generally recommended that you wear heels.
However, what we would say is that Calla heels are for those occasions when you absolutely need a beautiful pair of heels such as a wedding, a Christmas party or a fancy dinner date.
Take on board the following advice:
- If you're not used to wearing heels then try walking around the house in them before your special occasion to get used to the height and the weight on your toes
- Please remember when you're wearing your shoes for a special occasion, the pressure of your body weight will have put additional strain on the metatarsal joints where your bunion sits and prolonged use may cause some discomfort
- We recommend you use toe stretchers after wearing your heels to help stretch out and exercise your foot muscles and relieve any discomfort you might be feeling
- We don't recommend that you wear heels for every day use as your bunion may end up getting larger and more painful.
Otherwise, please enjoy your beautiful shoes!
Our shoes are made from very flexible, high quality leathers which will stretch and mould to your feet over time.
If you need additional room in your shoes you can try the following methods to help stretch out your shoes:
- Use a special shoe stretcher spray on the inside of the shoe where you want the additional volume. Wear your shoes as normal and the leather will stretch where the spray has been applied.
- Take your shoes to a cobblers who should have the correct instruments to stretch out your shoes
- You can buy your own shoe stretchers and follow the instructions that come with them, but take care you don't stretch them too far.
- There are specific bunion stretching implements that cobblers use that you can buy online.
- Put your shoes on with a pair of thick socks and use a hair dryer to carry out a short 10 second blast of hot air on the area that you want to be stretched out. Let the shoes cool down completely while wearing them and if they need further stretching then repeat the process again.
- Scrunch up damp newspaper and stuff inside your shoes. Leave to dry naturally (not under forced heat) and as the newspaper dries it will push the leather out.
As our shoes are handmade and using the highest quality materials they aren't 100% weather and waterproof. We highly recommend using a protect spray to help to protect your shoes from the elements. You can find them here: Shoe Accessories | Shoe care products | Calla Shoes
Footcare Professionals
We offer numerous different ways that we can work along side foot specialist services, such as podiatrists, doctors, and clinics.
We are happy to discuss any leaflets you would like for your clinics and to offer your customers some discounts.
Please email [email protected] for further information
General Enquiries
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We are always happy to receive feedback directly to [email protected] or if you wish to leave a review you can do so on our website www.callashoes.com
About Calla Shoes
Calla shoes was founded by Jennifer Bailey, a bunion sufferer and serial hunter of stylish shoes to wear that wouldn't squeeze and irritate her feet.
Jennifer understands the pain of not being able to find shoes to fit your feet better than anyone, having gone through it for the most of her life.
The business vision came together after she struggled immensely to find a suitable pair of shoes for her wedding (and ended up kicking off the uncomfortable heels she was wearing after an hour).
Having founded Calla shoes after being made redundant while pregnant, Jennifer’s mission was to provide women with bunions, or any foot problem putting 'normal' shoes out of reach, with the perfect blend of style and comfort, never compromising on either.
Years of research later, Calla was launched to the delight of women all over the world, and the comfort that our shoes provide is loved by customers in 90+ countries. For her role in empowering women, Jennifer was honoured with the Inspiring Woman Award in 2018.
She is passionate about changing the lives of women who suffer just like her, by taking existing designs and styles of on-trend shoes and modifying them so that they will fit comfortably.
Unlike regular wide fitting shoes, Calla footwear is wide in the toe box, but standard in the heel.
This allows us to provide you with additional width and volume where you need it most across your bunions, without having your heel pop out of the shoe.
We only source the softest, luxury leather and suede in Europe, to accommodate your lumps and bumps and ensure that there's no rubbing.
Jennifer spends months ensuring that all the shoes are carefully crafted to disguise bunions, with vamps coming up higher than in regular footwear, to ensure that your lumps and bumps are 'tucked in'.
Comfort is key, so we have made sure that each Calla shoe features a cushioned and arch supported insole, to support your foot.
To ensure the highest quality of materials and craftsmanship, all Calla shoes are handmade in the Porto region of Portugal.
We have a strong social media presence - please follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook and take a look at our posts.
Calla has been recognised by the press as:
- ‘The Best (Actually Stylish) Shoes for Bunions, According to to Foot Experts’ by New York Magazine,
- Hailed as ‘Ideal for those with bunions’ by NetDoctor,
- Hello Magazine gave us the accolade of being one of the best wide fit shoes for comfort and cool
- Top Sante asked 'Were they comfy?' and answered with 'Extremely, as the shoes come up around the feet to cover and cushion the bunion'
- The Independent recognised us as one of the most comfortable shoes for women
- ‘Best stylish orthopaedic shoes for women’ by Evening Standard.
With many fans among celebrities and bloggers (Dane Helen Mirren, Tamzin Outhwaite, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Tamara Wall, Louise Minchin, Ria Hebden, Sara Davies, Amy Dowden, Bethany Kingsley-Garner, Sally Morgan, Angela Griffin, Dawn Gallagher, and Darcey Bussell), you may have started seeing our stylish shoes on the red carpet, too.
About Bunions
A bunion (medically known as hallux valgus) is a bony lump usually located at the base of the big toe. The lump is not actually new bone growth, but rather just the bone that is slowly being pushed outwards.
You may experience the following symptoms:
The main sign of a bunion is the big toe pointing towards the other toes on the same foot.
A swollen, bony bump on the outside edge of your foot
Pain and swelling around your big toe that's made worse by pressure from wearing shoes
Sore skin over the top of the bunion
Changes to the shape of your foot, making it difficult to find shoes that fit
Hard, callused and red skin caused by your big toe and second toe overlapping
If you have them then you know the lump can get quite sore, especially if you wear footwear which squeezes your toes.
Bunion severity scale
Bunions come in all different shapes and sizes.
You can take a look at the scale here: Bunions: What are Bunions and How do You Treat Them? (callashoes.co.uk)
Why do you get bunions?
The outward pushing of the bone to cause the lump has probably happened slowly over a number of years. For some this is due to the way the underside of your foot is shaped and therefore the way that has caused you to roll on to the inside of your feet when you walk (it’s called overpronation). This wonky walking has put pressure on the bone and caused a lump. In addition your big toe may have edged inwards to get a little cosier with your second toe and limit the overpronation.
Many of you can blame your family for your bunion as they are often hereditary and you are certainly not alone if you have them. Over 15 million people suffer from them in the UK and it’s estimated that around 30% of every Western country suffers from bunions.
Women are more prone to developing bunions than men as they are more likely to have squeezed their feet into ill-fitting high heel shoes and have made an existing condition worse. With prolonged wearing of constraining footwear your toes will adapt to the new position and lead to the deformity we know as a foot bunion.
It’s a fact that the older you get the more likely it is you will develop a bunion. In the UK 85% of the people who have bunions are women over 45, with the market size increasing with age.
Other causes are previous foot conditions such as sprains, fractures, nerve injuries, loose ligaments, and low muscle tone.
How to get rid of bunions?
The only treatment to correct bunions and make your big toes lovely and straight again is through surgery.
In the UK this can be carried out on the NHS but only if you are in considerable pain with your bunion. You will not be treated if you are getting the surgery done for cosmetic reasons. You can however of course go private for your care.
Going down the route of traditional bunion surgery needs careful consideration. Not to be done if you’re required to run around after young children, pets etc! It can take about 6 to 8 weeks to recover, during which time you’ll need to be completely off your feet and crutches will be required when moving around. There are less invasive methods including keyhole bunion surgery but you'll need to speak to your doctor and do your research to find what is right for you.
However, there’s no guarantee the surgery will be completely successful. Your bunions may come back and it doesn’t mean you will suddenly be able to totter around in your favourite Louboutins again. You’ll need to take extra special care of them in order to prevent them from reoccurring.
See below for home treatments for an alternative to surgery if you’re in pain.
Treatments for bunion pain that you can do at home
Here are home treatments that can the ease pain and discomfort of those pesky toe lumps:
After a long day of walking round the shops take non-prescription medicines such as ibuprofen or paracetamol, following the recommended dose, to help relieve bunion pain.
Elevate the foot to help reduce inflammation and get you other half to give you a nice foot massage with some soothing essential oils.
Grab yourself a pack of peas out the freezer and apply to the painful joint to ease pain.
You can buy orthotics, arch supports and bunion pads which will redistribute the weight, take the pressure off and protect the big toe. Take a look on Amazon to read the reviews on some different products to see which might work best for you.
If possible, use shoes with a wider fit or specifically designed for bunions so that the toes aren’t cramped. You shouldn’t wear heels often, especially ones with a tight toe box as there will be greater pressure on the toes.
Avoid activities that put excessive pressure on the foot, especially the big toe.
Choosing the right shoes for bunions
So you’ve got bunions and you don’t want them to get any worse. An important step to slow down or even prevent the worsening of bunions and the pain which can come with them is to wear well fitting shoes.
Wearing suitable, comfortable shoes can prevent irritation and strain on the bunion. If you’re a serial high heel shoe wearer, this is not good news. Comfortable and stylish don’t tend to go together. However Calla shoes for bunions can provide the solution for when only heels will do.
For every day wear, read on for some tips on choosing shoes that are best for bunions:
- When buying a new pair of shoes, make sure to allow around half an inch of allowance at the front and back of the shoe.
- It is best to fit shoes while standing. This will allow the foot to support your weight, spreading your feet.
- A good time to purchase shoes is during the end of the day. The feet are slightly larger in the evening than in the morning.
- Select a shoe with wide toe box. This is the area within the shoe where your toes are located. A spacious toe box provides more room between your toes, hence, decreases the chances of irritation to your bunion.
- In some cases, one foot tends to be larger than the other. In this case, go for the larger-sized foot, then purchase an insert to compensate for the smaller foot.
- Avoid patent leather shoes or any shoe that does not stretch, these shoes are terrible for bunions.
- It is important to re-measure your feet regularly. A bunion is a progressive condition, and unfortunately the size of a bunion can change over time.
The best bunion friendly shoes
Although high heels are considered a big no-no if you have bunions, there will be times when flat shoes just aren’t going to fit the bill. Weddings, christenings, the office Christmas party or even a romantic night out with your partner are all occasions when you will want to add an extra level of style and confidence to your outfit, and only heels will do.
If you still want to wear beautiful shoes for that special occasion then Calla shoes are your answer. Not recommended for striding to drop the kids or grandkids off at school, but definitely comfortable enough to get you through a night out with friends or your sister’s wedding. Designed with extra room to fit your bunions in comfortably and additional features like a breathable, padded insole you can be confident you’ll be able to dance the night away in a pair of beautiful heels.
Our range includes heels, trainers, boots, flats, and sandals. We also have a range for wide feet, and a wide toe box.
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