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• 2012 Highlights... for Shoemakers

  

  It's been a busy year at the Soft Star workshop! The past 12 months have brought a lot of memories to our shoemakers, both happy and sad. Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2012 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Anchors Aweigh - Navy is Here!

  

  Well, not that kind of navy...As one last hurrah before the holidays, we're excited to announce that smooth Navy is now part of our color swatches! Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2012 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Holiday Notes - Gift Guides and Shipping Deadlines

  It's a busy season in the Soft Star workshop. All of our shoemaking elves are working extra hard to stay on top of holiday orders. Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2012 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• A Barefoot Running Book for Kids (Includes Free Lesson in Consumerism)

  

  Or is it a "Bearfoot" running book?We've seen the publication of many barefoot running books in recent years, and a common theme among them claims that the thic... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2012 BOOKS, FAMILY

• Happy Thanksgiving! Turkey Shoes and Small Business

  

  No, we're not going to start making shoes for turkeys, but did you know that turkey shoes were once very common? Before the railroad, turkey farmers in the... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2012 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Infographic: How to Choose Barefoot Shoes

  

  Barefoot shoes are becoming more mainstream than ever, but there still seems to be a lot of confusion regarding which shoes allow the most natural movement. Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2012 LIFESTYLE

• Shiny Black... Just When You Thought We Couldn't Get Any Shinier

  

  One lesson we've learned from our customers is that shiny colors make people happy. More than once we've seen a local customer's face light up upon seeing... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2012 LIFESTYLE

• Rally 4 Jillie!

  

  A couple months ago, we received a unique request from a blogger. Jesi, author of the parenting blog Kids, Clutter and Chaos, wanted to write a review of our... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2012 LIFESTYLE

• Gifts for Her This Holiday Season - Fitting Tassels

  

  It may be hard to believe, but some people say our shoes are not super swanky. While it is true we don't compete with Gucci or Prada, we do harbor a covert... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2012 LIFESTYLE

• Sneak Peek at New Shoes for Women and Men - Vote for a Name!

  We have a special treat for all of our Soft Star fans. As some of you may know, we've been working on a Mary Jane shoe design that features an interior seam... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2012 LIFESTYLE