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• Staying Strong Through Difficult Times

  

  It seems impossible to turn on a TV or log onto social media these days without being bombarded with with negative news. It feels like every day we are... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2020 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Winter 2020 Playday at Softstar Workshop

  

  JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. "We don't stop... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2020 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• How Strong Are Your Ankles? This Simple Test Will Tell You

  

  Why Ankle Strength Matters Ankles operate as critical stabilizers for balance and strength. Anyone who ever experienced a sprained ankle knows it can put you ou... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2020 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Bent and Crooked Toes: Tips for Treatment and Prevention

  

  Toes may look small, but they play a big role in your overall strength and posture. Strong, aligned toes create a sturdy foundation for knees, hips and back.... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2020 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• 2020 Move Your DNA Weekend at Softstar Workshop

  

  JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. It's hard to... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2020 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Meet Omniflex, Our New Favorite RunAmoc Sole

  

  On the 10-year anniversar of the first RunAmoc, Softstar is excited to introduce a new sole for better traction, flexibility and durability. Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2020 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Merino Wool Footwear: A Sneak Peek of Softstar’s New Zen Moccasin

  

  Later this month, Softstar will proudly unveil its newest footwear, the Zen Moccasin made with ecologically-friendly Merino wool. While wool has been an... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2020 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Electric Vehicle Charging Station Plugs in at Softstar

  

  JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. If you follow us... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2019 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Best Waldorf and Montessori Classroom Shoes

  

  Ah, Back to School season. This time is always full of so much excitement, transition, and learning! If your kids are attending a Waldorf or Montessori school... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2019 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Handcrafted Signs for Handcrafted Shoes

  

  More than two years have passed since we moved into our new shoemaking workshop, but the renovation work is still ongoing. We completed a big milestone last wee... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2019 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Quilt County Returns to Softstar for 2019

  

  JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. The quilts are... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2019 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Meet the Primal Sawyer, Our Widest and Lightest Shoe

  

  Attention Softstar fans... we are so excited to introduce the newest addition to our Primal collection: the Primal Sawyer! Weighing in at just 6.7 ounces, this... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2019 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Customize Your Shoes with Millions of Possible Color Combinations

  

  Every year, our staff here at Softstar designs new "collection colors" for our various shoe styles. These are preset color combinations for our shoes that we... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2019 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• How to Care for Leather Shoes

  

  When you have a pair of shoes that you absolutely love, you want to take care of them so they last as long as possible! The soft leather uppers are a major... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2019 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Pregnancy and Your Feet: Swelling, Growth, and Foot Care Tips

  

  Your body undergoes many transformations during pregnancy, and changes to your feet may not be at the top of your research list when you find out you're... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2019 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Athlete’s Foot Vs. Contact Dermatitis

  

  April happens to be National Foot Health Awareness month, and it also happens to be the time of year when many people dust off their running shoes to enjoy a... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2018 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Comfortable Wedding Shoes: A Must!

  

  Spring is right around the corner here in Oregon! This is such a special time of year. The sun starts to peek out from behind the clouds, flowers bloom, and... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2018 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Winter 2018 Playday at Softstar Workshop

  

  It's time again for PLAYDAY at the Softstar workshop!Once or twice a year, we set aside a day to stop working on shoes and let our staff jump into any creative... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2018 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Moving and Shoemaking with Biomechanist Katy Bowman

  

  We just finished our much-anticipated movement retreat with Katy Bowman, and it was a blast!The biomechanist, author and founder of Nutritious Movement came to... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2018 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Softstar Elves Stay Active in the Workplace

  

  It’s no secret anymore: sitting is bad for you.Sorry, it just is. Prolonged sitting has been linked to many health issues, including muscle degeneration, neck... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2018 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE