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• The History of Soft Star: 30 Years of Shoemaking [INFOGRAPHIC]

  

  IT'S BEEN 30 YEARS! Last month, we celebrated Soft Star's 30th anniversary by taking the whole staff to Oaks Amusement Park in nearby Portland, Oregon. The... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Take Your Farmer to School… All the Cool Kids Are Doing It!

  

  By now, most friends of Soft Star have heard about our Back-to-School Healthy Prize-Pack Giveaway, and we’re SO excited by all the responses! Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• WIN a Back-to-School Prize Pack for You and Your Class!

  

  Fall school days are on their way, bringing tons of exciting new classes, friendships, and experiences. Year after year, however, there’s always one period... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Soft Star Shoes Celebrates 30 Years of Shoemaking... with Lots of Playing!

  

  Believe it or not, it's been 30 years since Tim and Jeanie Oliver sold their first pair of Soft Star shoes in 1985. This is a big anniversary for us,... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• NO the Band Rocks Out in Shiny Soft Star Shoes

  

  Who can say NO to Bono? True story: a handful of talented young musicians ran into U2's Bono one day, handed him a demo CD and an hour later received a phone... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• New Shoe Coming Soon - Help Us Pick a Name!

  

  We're getting close to the release of our new chukka-style shoe, and from all the emails and comments we've received we know you're as excited about it as we... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• The Health Dangers of Restrictive Footwear: Three Tips for Taking Back Your Toes

  

  Many of the ladies out there (myself among them) have succumbed to the misguided date-night allure of a pair of dainty, peep-toed high-heels. Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Need to Spice Up Your Shoes? Introducing a Rainbow of New Colors!

  

  We have great news for all of you creative shoe designers out there. We just introduced a whole bunch of new smooth leather colors for our design-your-own shoes! Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Biomechanist and Author Katy Bowman Visits Soft Star Shoes

  

  We were honored yesterday to have a special visitor at the Soft Star workshop.Katy Bowman. M.S. has earned an international reputation for educating the... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• 8 Benefits of Walking and Running Barefoot on Sand

  

  Who wouldn't enjoy a barefoot stroll along a sandy beach? Even the thought of such a pleasurable outing will infect some people with a daydreaming sigh. Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Top 10 Balance Games for Kids...of All Ages!

  

  We all know that balance is important. We’re talking physical balance here, i.e. the ability to achieve such feats as walking without falling over, carrying a... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Time to Play! Elves Have Fun and Get Creative at Spring 2015 Playday

  

  If you follow our blog, then you'll know that once or twice a year we have an official playday at the Soft Star workshop. This is a day when we stop working... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Snazzy New Colors for Buttercups and Ballerines

  

  Question: What do pearl, graphite and kelp all have in common, aside from your kid's science fair project?Answer: They're the latest additions to our plonge... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Soft Star Style Bulletin: Chukka Boots Are Coming!

  

  Here’s a sneak-peek at our long-awaited, ultra-versatile ankle boot, coming your way Fall of 2015!You asked for it: a simple, minimal boot that can take you fro... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• We're Staging a Flip-Flop Intervention!

  

  Our Solstice sandal brings health and style back to summer footwearSoft Star followers know that we care deeply about sustainability. Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Soft Star is Moving! Watch Us (Literally) Raise the Roof On Our New Oregon...

  

  We've made a lot of fond memories at our cozy Corvallis workshop. So many shoes were designed and built here, several school field trips have come through to se... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• A Better Way to Tie Your Shoes (I've Done It Wrong My Whole Life!)

  

  You would think that, given my age (let's just say I grew up with Thundercats) and the fact that I work at a shoe workshop, I would have become proficient at... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Introducing "Ponyhair" Cheetah Print Sandals

  

  Elf Sarah, showing how much she loves our new leather hide. Elf Sarah definitely has a flare for fashion. She is always dressed to the nines, she keeps us... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• It’s “Celebrate Exploration Day” Here at Soft Star!

  

  We’re commemorating two major historical events, both involving trailblazing into uncharted territory.On May 14, 1804, Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE

• Work Hard, Play Harder…Run Hardest?

  

  Why rarajipari just might push ultrarunning to the next level. I sincerely enjoy running. Not ultra-running mind you, but I regularly log 8 miles before... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2015 CHARITY, LIFESTYLE