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• Intrigued by Barefoot Running? Start This Weekend with International Barefoot...

  

  This Cinco de Mayo, you're encouraged to kick off your shoes and run like a child!The Barefoot Runners Society (BRS) announced its 3rd annual International... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Are Those Shoes Made of Wood?

  

  How would you like some nice wood paneling on your shoes? No, we're not modeling our shoes after my father's 1978 station wagon, but we do have another woody... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Wikler's Quest for Healthy Children's Feet

  

  In a recent blog post about Barefoot Pioneers, we recognized some of the people who stood up against popular opinion to show the world the benefits of natural... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Thinking of Boston

  

  We're still processing the events that occurred during the Boston Marathon, and the recovery efforts that will continue for some time. Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• How Fast Do Children's Feet Grow?

  

  One of the most common concerns we hear from parents is the question of how long a pair of shoes will last before a child outgrows them. Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Barefoot Pioneers: the People Who Taught Us "Barefoot is Best"

  

  The Moc3 Barefoot Running "Sock" Yes, we're a shoe company, but we're a shoe company that believes barefoot is best. We think your bare feet are already the... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Caballo Blanco's Legacy Lives On: Tom Norwood Returns from Copper Canyon

  

  In my recent interview with Tim Norwood, sales monkey for Luna Sandals, I spoke to him as he was heading down to Mexico with Barefoot Ted to run the 50-mile... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Book Review: Overthinking the Marathon by Ray Charbonneau

  

  Okay, so you've got your trusty RunAmocs, you're realizing that running properly makes you feel great and maybe you've even started entering some races. Maybe... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Reinventing the Hammer: OSU Students Bring Their Skills to Soft Star

  

  Elf Erica (or as I like to call her, Elfrica) has the most physically demanding job at Soft Star. As our expert barger, it's her job to make Vibram soles stick... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• An Olympic Thank You! Help Missy Franklin Swim for MS

  

  As some of our readers may recall, we made a special pair of shoes for Missy Franklin after the Olympics ended last summer. The swimmer and four-time gold... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• The Mighty Arch, Part 2: Strengthen Your Arches to Treat and Prevent Foot Pain

  

  The arches of the Roman Aqueducts are so strong they're still standing after nearly 2,000 years.In our recent blog post about arches, we discussed the idea... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Running Green: Soft Star Shoes at the Portland Shamrock Run

  

  We're very excited to announce that Soft Star will have an exhibition booth at the Portland Shamrock Run Fitness Fair this weekend! Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Winter Playday at the Soft Star Workshop

  

  It's play time again!Twice a year, the Soft Star elves set aside an afternoon for a playday. This is an day in which we stop working and are encouraged to engag... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• The Mighty Arch: A Natural Cure for Plantar Fasciitis?

  

  I consider myself to be very lucky.I began working at Soft Star right around the time I developed a sharp and persistent pain the arch of my foot, later... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Heading to Copper Canyon: Interview with Tom Norwood from Luna Sandals

  

  At a conference earlier this year, Soft Star owner Tricia Salcido had the pleasure to meet Tom Norwood, ultra runner and "Sales Monkey" for Luna Sandals. Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Take Our Survey to Win a $50 Soft Star Gift Card!

  

  We appreciate your feedback! Our shoe designers are busy thinking about their next creations, and they need your help. We've put together a short survey that... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Why Do Shoes Smell, and What Can You Do About It?

  

  Did you know that Madeline Albrecht from Cincinnati, Ohio holds the world record for the most feet sniffed? Madeline worked for 15 years at a testing center... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Show Your Feet Some Love!

  

  Your Feet are Amazing!This Valentine's Day, we encourage you to give some attention and care to something that is stepped on all day long—literally. Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Using Cat Toys to Fight Hunger in Sudan

  

  Soft Star is proud to announce that we sold enough Playful Pancake cat toys in 2012 to donate 7 milking goats to hungry families in Sudan! Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2013 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Favorite Fan Photos of 2012

  Before we say goodbye to 2012, we'd like to give one last shout of thanks to everyone who sent us photos of their Soft Stars this year. Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2012 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE