Softstar
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Barefoot and minimalist shoes made in the USA.
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At Soft Star Shoes, we make barefoot and minimalist shoes for babies, kids, adults and runners. We believe that barefoot is best and all of our shoes are made to be lightweight, flexible and allow as much natural movement as possible. We make all of our products by hand in our Oregon workshop using eco-friendly materials. Check out our blog for our latest designs, foot health news and stories from our shoemaking elves.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 290 )
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A Look Back at 2023
We are nearing the end of 2023 stunned at how fast the time has flown. As we head into 2024, all of us here at Softstar want to thank you for a terrific year!... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2023 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE -
How to Spot the Best Wide Toe Box Shoes
When shopping for barefoot shoes, the width of the sole is one of the first factors customers tend to consider. One would think a wide sole means having a... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2023 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE -
Designing the Perfect Neutral Color Ballet Flats
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Posted on 02 October 2023 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE -
Innovations in Regenerative Clothing
Recent sustainability innovations in the apparel industry have been focused on building regenerative supply chains. Regeneration focuses on re-building,... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2023 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE -
Do Barefoot Shoes Improve Kids’ Foot Development?
A recent scientific research study of elementary aged school children wearing Softstar shoes shows that minimalist shoes increase foot muscle growth in kids.... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2023 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE -
Oregon’s Greenest Workplaces for 2023
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Posted on 02 June 2023 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE -
Softstar Becomes B Corp Certified!
We're proud to announce becoming certified as a B Corporation, the latest verification of our commitment to walking lightly on the earth. B Corp certification i... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2023 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE -
Barefoot Dress Shoes: Softstar Delivers Comfortable Oxfords
Traditional dress shoes conjure many images: elegance, fashion, power... but not comfort. There is often a disconnect between what people consider fashionable... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2023 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE -
DYO Shoes with New Colors of Eco-Friendly Leather
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Posted on 18 January 2023 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE -
Softstar’s 2022 Year in Review
As we head into 2023, all of us here at Softstar want to thank you for a terrific year! Here a few highlights looking back. New Shoes The Elves are always... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2022 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE -
The Fight Against Fast Fashion: Made-to-Order Production
Americans send 22 billion pounds of apparel to landfills each year-an average of 82 pounds of textile garbage per American per year. [1] Despite good trends in... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2022 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE -
Lean Manufacturing for a Sustainable Culture
At Softstar Shoes, we pride ourselves on integrating sustainability into the fabric of our culture by responsibly sourcing materials, repurposing scrap, and... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2022 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE -
Grow Wild Day Was a Blast!
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Posted on 08 August 2022 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE -
Grow Wild Day at Softstar Workshop – With Katy Bowman
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Posted on 12 July 2022 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE -
Semoga Selamat Perjalanam, Elf Larkin!
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Posted on 08 July 2022 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE -
Creating Welcoming Workspaces, the Softstar Way
When people first come to Softstar headquarters, they get an immediate sense of how the company's values help create welcoming workspaces where the elves can... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2022 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE -
Softstar Named One of the Best Green Workplaces in Oregon… Again!
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Posted on 17 June 2022 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE -
When is Amazon Prime Day 2022?
Why do we care when Amazon Prime Day is? Because Softstar wants to offer you an alternative: to shop small and sustainable during our coinciding sale! If this... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2022 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE -
Spring 2022 Playday at Softstar Workshop
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Posted on 29 March 2022 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE -
Softstar Collaborates with Sydney Universities in Foot Development Study
Softstar has begun a collaboration with the University of Sydney and Western Sydney University to study how foot development in children is affected by the shoe... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2022 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE