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• Soft Star Shoes Nominated for Martha Stewart Award - We Need Your Vote!

  

  It's time for the second annual Martha Stewart American Made Awards, and Soft Star is in the running! Voting for finalists is open until September 13, 2013.... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Barefoot Guru Michael Sandler Finds Meaning in Tragedy... Again

  

  Michael Sandler and Jessica Lee Earlier this year, our old friend Michael Sandler stopped by our workshop to give a presentation on the benefits of walking... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Cork is Here to Stay!

  

  A few months ago, we introduced a special cork fabric for certain design-your-own shoes. The stylish material, lined with gold-speckled cork, worked well for th... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Helping the Homeless: RunningWorks Teaches Life Skills Through Running

  

  Meredith Dolhare, founder of RunningWorks, ran the 2013 Badwater 135-mile ultramarathon to raise awareness for RunningWorks. Homelessness poses a challenge to... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• RECORD BROKEN! We Just Made Our Biggest Shoe!

  

  Last year, we were excited to tell you about a size 15.5 Adult Rambler that came through our production line. That shoe challenged the record for our biggest... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Do You Have Pain in the Ball of Your Foot? How to Diagnose and Treat Capsulitis

  

  When you mention foot injuries, most people think of Achilles tendonitis, stress fractures or the dreaded plantar fasciitis. While these afflictions seem to be... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Royal Shoes for the New Prince

  

  Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge! We were very excited today to hear about the arrival of their new prince. Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• A Photo Journey: Soft Stars Across the Globe

  

  We're very grateful to all of our wonderful customers who have sent us so many photos of their Soft Stars. It's exciting to see where our shoes end up, and... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Should You Worry If Your Child is a Toe Walker?

  

  Does your child toe walk?Toe walking in babies and young children is very common, but prolonged toe walking often concerns parents who fear it may be symptomati... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• The World's Oldest Leather Shoe

  

  I recently came across an article about an intriguing historical discovery. In 2008, a team of archaeologists in Armenia discovered what they say is the... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Changes Are Afoot! New Sizes and a New Rogue

  

  Sizing Update It's a busy day at the Soft Star workshop! The elves are working hard this morning to roll out some long-awaited changes. For several months now,... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Minimalist Shoes Vs. Barefoot Shoes: Is There a Difference?

  

  We have an ongoing dilemma at our workshop because we're never quite sure how to describe our shoes.For almost three decades we've simply said we make minimal... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Chocolate is the New Brown

  

  Fans of the LITE perforated leather we use for our RunAmocs will be pleased to hear that we have have replaced our LITE Brown color with our new LITE Chocolate! Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• The New Rogue, Now in Black!

  

  We introduced the Rogue casual shoe last fall, and its immediate popularity surprised us all. We're grateful to all of our customers who have embraced this new... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Should Trail Shoes Be Thicker Than Street Shoes? Maybe Not...

  

  Do you wear different shoes for walking on streets than you do for walking on trails? Do you find your trail shoes are more rigid and bulky? If so, then you're... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Soft Star Survey: Receive a Free $5 Gift Card and a Chance to Win $100 Cash!

  

  We love hearing feedback from our customers!We're excited to host a new survey that focuses on our website's design and interactivity, and we'd love to hear you... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Elves Getting Dirty! Soft Star Volunteers at SAGE Community Gardens

  

  Earlier this week, the elves donned their gardening clothes, closed the workshop early and headed out to beautiful Starker Arts Garden for Education (SAGE) to... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• First Sneak Peek at the New Soft Star Ballet Flat!

  

  Gwen, one of our innovative designer elves, has been hard at work on her latest creation. She's putting the final touches on a project we've been dreaming... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Maker's Wild Documentary: Go Behind the Scenes at Soft Star Shoes

  

  Several weeks ago, we were approached by a group of young documentary filmmakers who were interested in our company background and shoemaking process. Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Are High Heels Giving You Hammer Toes? Tips for Prevention and Treatment

  

  If you're familiar with Soft Star's footwear philosophy then you probably already know we're not fans of shoes that place form over function. Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE