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• Run Free Documentary Tells the Story of Caballo Blanco Like You've Never Heard I...

  

  "So wonderfully eerie watching the Horse come back to life. the full doc will mist your eyes." —Christopher McDougall, Author of Born to RunMost minimalist and... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2014 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• 2014 World Cup Shoes: Germany Vs. Argentina

  

  We hope you're enjoying the World Cup as much as we are! It's been an edge-of-your-seat-sweaty-palms-nail-biter for many of our elves, and we're super excited... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2014 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• WANTED: Baby Name Ideas... and Fast!

  

  Many of you know Elf Tesla as the friendly voice that usually answers the phone when you call us with a sizing question. She's also our head honcho customer... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2014 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• USA World Cup Shoes

  Between the World Cup and Independence Day, we're feeling very patriotic this week. It turns out we're not the only ones.Loyan, a local customer and longtime... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2014 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Infographic: 14 New Ways to Tie Your Shoes

  Did you know that changing the way you tie your laces can affect how your shoes feel on your feet?It's true! We've heard customers tell us that skipping a loop... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2014 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Elves Save Puppies! Soft Star Volunteers for SafeHaven Humane Society

  

  Elf Hava's newly rescued puppy, Gus, on his first visit to our workshop. He's a squirmy little guy.At Soft Star, it has always been a priority for us to give... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2014 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Soft Star Shoes at the 2014 Born to Run Ultramarathon

  

  With springtime comes running, and with running comes... ULTRARUNNING!Soft Star is very excited to be part of the 2014 Born to Run Ultramarthon this coming... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2014 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Amazing Spiderman Shoes!

  Elf Keoni has done it again!Ever since he joined our shoemaking crew a couple years ago, Keoni has wowed us again and again with his spectacular artistic shoe... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2014 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Soft Star Talks Sustainability

  

  We had the honor this week to present our workshop's sutatinable practices at the quarterly meeting of the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition. Soft Star co-owne... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• New Adult Solstice Sandal - First Sneak Peek!

  

  They're finally here...Adult sandals have been on our wish list for a long time. Our shoe designers have been hard at work developing an open toe version of... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2014 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• A Minimalist Miracle? Correct Toes May Treat and Cure Foot Pain Without Surgery

  

  Do you suffer from foot or ankle pain? Do you wish you could treat your foot ailments naturally, without surgery or expensive drugs? If so, then the folks at... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2014 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Preschoolers See Elves at Work

  

  We had a special treat yesterday when students and parents from the local LBCC Co-op Preschool came by our workshop for a tour. Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2014 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• 30 Years of Moccasin-Making! Special Anniversary Edition Shiny Baby Moccasin

  

  It's hard for us to believe it, but this year marks the 30th anniversary of Soft Star Shoes!Tim and his wife Jeanie began making our signature moccasins in his... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2014 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Time for the Elves to Play Again! See Our 2014 Winter Playday Projects

  

  Each year, Soft Star owners Tricia and Larkin set aside a couple days to be designated playdays at our workshop. On a playday, we stop working for several... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2014 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• The New Shoe Year Starts Now! Introducing Soft Star's 2014 Collection

  

  New Year's may have already passed for Times Square and the Chinese calendar, but Soft Star is just getting ready to celebrate. Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2014 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Rocket Shoes!

  

  We received a wonderful fan photo recently from Danielle in Buffalo, New York. She sent us an adorable picture of her son William in what he calls his "rocket... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2014 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• LITE Turquoise Has Landed! New Leather Color for Soft Star RunAmocs

  

  Elf Hava and Co-Owner Larkin stretch out our first hide of LITE Turquoise. You may recall that last fall we asked customers to vote on a new perforated leather... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2014 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• A Barefoot Fable: The Grandmother, the Elves, and the Barefoot Grandson

  

  We received a pleasant surprise recently when one of our customers, Tina Davidson, wrote an adorable story about her children's experience with our shoes...... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2014 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Elves Remember 2013 - Year in Review

  

  It's been a busy year at the Soft Star workshop. Before we ring in the new year, we'd like to share with you the significant memories and adventures that... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Lincoln School Carolers Spread Holiday Cheer at Soft Star

  

  We had some excitement recently when fourth and fifth graders from Lincoln Elementary School stopped by our workshop on a downtown caroling adventure! Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE