"I've got to know your bunions, corns, and calluses to do it right," he claimed. Wearing high-heeled shoes is associated with developing bunions, a deformity of the foot. Insoles may also prevent the progression of bunions. The Grand Duchess suffered from painful bunions, which affected both of her big toes. A common problem involving the big toe is the formation of bunions. Exercises were designed to relieve everything from back pains to bunions and sexual inhibitions. Becker had problems with his feet during his playing career, earning him the nickname "Bunions". The onset of bunions is typically gradual. A problem with bunions forced him to the sidelines, and he retired in March 2000.