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LATEST ARTICLES ( 290 )

• Softstar Co-owner Larkin Embarks on a New Chapter

  

  Larkin with her youngest son Shel at the old Softstar workshop.Larkin Holavarri, a Softstar co-owner since 2005, is transitioning to a different role at our... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2018 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Stacking Your Goals with Daily Movement in Mind

  

  Happy New Year to our wonderful Softstar followers! Like so many of us are doing as we kick off 2018, you may be looking at your life and reflecting on what is... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2018 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• A Look Back on a Bright 2017 at Softstar

  

  As the winter solstice passes us by and the brightness hangs on a bit more each day, it's the perfect time to look back on the bright spots of the year behind... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2017 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• St. Nick’s Day: The Fun Tradition of Filling Shoes with Gifts

  

  As shoemakers, we love traditions and lore that center around shoes. Saint Nicholas Day is one such tradition, and it’s coming up on December 6. Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2017 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Permeable Parking Lot Coming Soon

  

  Over the last few months, our foreman Alan has been working extra hard around the workshop. We’re excited to announce that his most recent project has been... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2017 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Outdoor Fall Activities: 12 Fun Ideas for Getting Outside This Autumn

  

  During summer, so many of us are constantly outdoors partaking in activities from hiking and camping to gardening and yard work. Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2017 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Katy Bowman Teams Up with Softstar for Movement Retreat

  

  "You are how you move." ~ Katy BowmanIf you're a regular follower of our blog, then you already know we're big fans of Katy Bowman. Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2017 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• New Primal RunAmocs Put to the Test in Canada's National Parks

  

  We hope you're as excited as we are about the release of our brand new Primal RunAmocs! Our skilled shoe designers have been hard at work on this style to give... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2017 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Cozy Up to Our New ‘Sparky’ Children’s Sheepskin Slippers

  

  We have some warm, fuzzy news for you, friends. Just in time for fall and winter, we’re now making our ultra-cozy Fireside slippers in kids' sizes! Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2017 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• “They’re Like a Second Skin” - A Softstar Moccasin Testimonial, Four Years Later

  

  Have you ever had that one special item of clothing or pair of shoes you felt like you couldn’t live without? A well-worn sweatshirt, perhaps, that fits... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2017 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Quilt County Lands at Softstar

  

  Local visitors to our shop over the next few weeks will get a special treat... QUILTS!Every two years, the Mary's River Quilt Guild descends upon our local... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2017 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• These Shoes Are Killing Me! (Repost from Freakonomics)

  

  We were thrilled this week to come across a recent podcast by Freakonomics that pretty much nailed our philosophy on footwear. Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2017 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Softstar Gears Up with Philomath Community for Epic Solar Eclipse

  

  For many moons our community has been lit up with anticipation for this month’s historic total solar eclipse, and it’s almost here! Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2017 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• What Causes Foot Calluses and Corns?

  

  We’ve all dealt with pesky patches of thick skin on our feet--but what causes them to form? And what are they actually made of?Calluses and corns on the feet ar... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2017 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Comfortable Summer Shoes to Suit Your Style

  

  Summer is finally here! And that means we have visions of gorgeous hikes, bountiful farmers markets, breezy beach days, relaxing vacations and warm strolls... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2017 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Softstar Named One of the Top Greenest Companies in Oregon… Again!

  

  As you might know, in 2016 we at Softstar were honored to be named one of the top 10 Greenest Companies in Oregon (#10) by Oregon Business. Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2017 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Elves Move Animals! Softstar's Carousel Adventure

  

  The Softstar shoemaking elves are always on the lookout for opportunities to get involved with local community projects. We occasionally close the shop for... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2017 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Big News: 3 Secrets Revealed About Our NEW Shoe Style... Coming Soon!

  

  Hey Softstar fans, we have some HUGE news to share!Things have been abuzz around the workshop for several months now as our talented designers are hard at work... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2017 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• The Best Travel Shoes Are Comfortable, Lightweight and Versatile

  

  The other day, I was flipping through some old photos from a vacation to France I’d taken with my best friend when I was in my early 20s. Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2017 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Best Weightlifting Shoes? A Seasoned Pro Recommends Minimal Footwear

  

  John Margolis first began weightlifting as a teenager and has had his finger on the pulse of the professional weightlifting world for decades. Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2017 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE