Dear BALA Community,  

It is with mixed emotions that we announce that BALA Footwear is closed. From the inception of our mission to treat nurses like the elite athletes of the healthcare community, to product testing with real nurses on shift to best serve their needs, to our official launch in January 2021 amidst a global pandemic, and finally, joining the Careismatic Brands family, it has been an incredible journey for the BALA team to provide world-class shoes for an incredibly deserving audience. 

Where once there were no footwear options geared specifically for healthcare heroes, there are now many brands serving the distinct needs of nurses and other medical professionals on shift. To that end, we believe that our initial goal of bringing premium footwear to the healthcare world has been successful, and we are beyond proud of what we achieved.   

Unfortunately, strategic changes at Careismatic Brands, aimed at better serving the needs of healthcare professionals, have led to the closure of BALA Footwear and the discontinuation of all our footwear offerings. 

This decision was not easy to make, but we trust that companies such as Clove, Stand+ (formerly Gales), HOKA and Uni can and will pick up where we have left off – by providing footwear that helps you thrive on shift.  
 
Again, it has been a privilege to serve the amazing community of caregivers who wear BALA Twelves. If you have questions, concerns or comments, please email us at help@shop.careismatic.com  

Sincerely,  

The BALA Team