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If you've every wished you could go barefoot all summer, dream no more! The Solstice offers everything you could want in a sandal: a lightweight and open design, a classic and versatile silhouette, and a secure fit for free and easy movement. The natural leather uppers feature clean lines accented with contrast stitching, and the closed back and adjustable strap secure the sandal to your foot (unlike that basket full of old flip-flops you've been meaning to phase-out). Perfect for treks to your favorite forest swim spot, strolls to the local ice cream shop, or dancing the night away at your next blowout barbecue, the Solstice just might become your next summer romance!
- Flexible, minimal Vibram rubber sole molds to your foot
- Buckle closure for adjustable fit
- Add a Flora stitched-on petal motif for a rich leather accent
- Handcrafted in USA from premium, responsibly-sourced leathers
- Custom shoes in like-new condition are fully returnable/exchangeable according to the terms of our return policy.
Please note: the Solstice style runs big so we recommend going down a full size from your regular Softstar shoe size. See the video below for sizing tips.
Customer Reviews
- Love the shoes Review by Judy
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I just love these sandals. They are so comfortable! Nothing comes close to Softstar shoes, my favorite shoes (Posted on 7/19/17)Rating - love my softstar shoes!!!! Review by Kim
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I bought the nova blue love them with jeans very comfortable this is my third pair of Softstars ... I'm a believer they are my go to shoes... thanks elves for great quality shoe. Kim (Posted on 7/18/17)Rating - Softstar does it again! Review by Jocelyn
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I ordered these in red and they are perfect. I have not worn another pair of shoes since they arrived. After about two days of feeling a little snug, they have stretched out to envelop my feet like a soft cloud. What will I do when summer is over? (Oh, I know, switch back to my Softstar chukkas!) (Posted on 6/21/17)Rating - Highly recommend Review by Melanie A
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I just got these in the mail and after putting them on I'm not taking them off. I never expected to love them this much or to fit so perfectly. The sizing recommendation was absolutely spot on, and they were made and shipped with lightening speed. A perfect barefoot Sandal that still looks fashionable. For reference I am usually an 8.5_9 narrow and ordered the 7u (8 womens) regular width. Fit like they were custom made specifically for me. (Posted on 3/20/17)Rating - Beautiful and comfortable Review by OctoberAmy
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I like these shoes very much, the leather is buttery soft and supple. I got the shiny silver color, which looks great with everything. I think they are very feminine. I wear 8.5 in regular shoes, Narrow when I can find it. So I got the 7U Narrow, per the elves' recommendation, and they are a perfect fit. Any longer and I would catch the toes when I walked. (Since they are hand making them, I question why make them "run big"? Why not just adjust their pattern instead of telling everybody to size down??). Now, I was a little put off by the pointy toe shape in a "naturalist" shoe, but they are open, and the leather is so soft it was not an issue. (However I returned the closed toe Merry Janes for that reason...only to reorder later after I discovered how soft the leather is). This was my first order from Soft Star, and my brain still thinks "oh, I have a shoe on, I will strike my heel!" So I'm re-training myself. Also I have plantar fasciitis and barefoot feels best, but my foot is not really "itself" now. So I haven't worn them a lot, just 3 or 4 times. Will probably be back for more next summer. (Posted on 9/3/16)Rating - Wonderful Review by Kathleen
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My teenage daughter and I both have a pair of these. They are so comfortable, and look nice on any occasion. We both wear them every chance we have. I have foot and back problems, and they have both improved SO much since switching to Soft Star Shoes! I wear them exclusively now! (Posted on 5/23/16)Rating - So comfortable and cute! Review by Kim
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I love my Soft Star sandals. They are so soft and comfortable. And the flower appliqué makes them super cute. I've gotten comments on them when we I've worn them. This is my third pair of Soft Star shoes and I love them all!! (Posted on 5/19/16)Rating - Fantastic as always!!! Review by Gretchen
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I'm becoming a Soft Star shoe hoarder!!! I ordered a super cute DYO pair of sandals for my son's wedding. I had so many people ask me how I found such a perfectly coordinated pair of shoes. They really dressed up my outfit. I was comfortable all afternoon and was able to enjoy the wedding and not worry about my feet! (Posted on 5/19/16)Rating - Amazing!! Review by Cpashley
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Best sandals I have ever purchased. Soft Star shoes have changed my life!! (Posted on 5/19/16)Rating - Love love love Review by Lori
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From right out of the package comfort like no other shoe! It's like walking barefoot with a little blue posey on your toes! (Posted on 5/9/16)Rating - Perfect matching comfort Review by Nana P
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I had several tops with no matching shoes. Soft Star solved my needs. I usually wear an 8.5. I ordered these in a 7. Mine are Kelly Green in front, bright blue in back with a yellow flower. Love ,love, love these shoes and so does every one that sees them. I can't tell you how many times I say "Soft Star shoes.com" when I wear them. Going to Branson Mo. today, I am wearing my Soft Stars so I know what I will be talking about with total strangers. (Posted on 5/7/16)Rating - Comfy Sandal! Review by Maura
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I love, love, love these sandals. The first time I bought them, I ordered one size smaller. They were still a little big. This year I ordered another pair, but two sizes smaller than my normal size, and now they are perfect! (Posted on 5/5/16)Rating - My Favorite Sandal Review by Dianne
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This is my second Soft Star Shoe and I'm in love. I can't say enough good things about it. I did go a size down but stayed with the regular width b/c my foot is not real wide. The fit is perfect! What I love the most about Soft Star shoes is the feel of it when walking. The freedom in my feet. The way it was always meant to be. (Posted on 11/14/15)Rating - Love these shoes! Review by Angie
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These are the cutest shoes and they are so comfy! I was concerned about the back of the shoe digging into my heel and causing a blister like most shoes do. So I hesitated on this one. Well. let me tell you, I don't even feel the back of the shoe. The leather is butter soft and feels so good to the skin! Can't wait to get another color! So far this is my favorite shoe from Soft Star! Thanks for making these awesome shoes! I can't wait to share the comfort with others.Rating
Angie (Posted on 9/26/15) - Love these!!!! Review by Solstice sandal
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I love these sandals! The leather is so soft and didn't need any breaking in. I definitely needed the whole size smaller than my normal size. Thank you elves! (Posted on 8/27/15)Rating - Beautiful! Review by Diana
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Finally a gorgeous shoe, that is comfortable from front to back. Having a choice in colors is a wonderful feature.. I am always getting stopped regarding the nice style and the color coordination which is shiny pewter and platinum. very nice minimal shoe for dress up or casual...will order another pair! (Posted on 8/24/15)Rating - Love these! Review by Kikki
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I have these in red, and not only are they incredibly comfortable, but I get SO MANY COMPLIMENTS every time I wear them! I even have women occasionally stop me to compliment my sandals as I am walking down the street. I have been wearing my Solstice Sandals all summer, and I have directed several people to your site to check them out. (Posted on 8/20/15)Rating - Nice sandal, sizing is still off... Review by Michigan Minimalist
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Let me start off by saying I pretty much only wear Soft Stars and Vibrams - so regardless of their slight flaws, they are still the best shoes out there.Rating
Soft Stars sizing however could really use some work. I watched their video on the sandals, and according to the video I ordered one size down, and wide. I wear wides anyways. The shoe is still a bit too long, and dare I say too wide?
My wide Portlanders fit a bit too wide too, but my wide ballerines are barely wide enough. Who knows, I just hope that someday the sizing gets a bit more consistent or customizable. (Posted on 8/6/15) - Great looking, comfortable sandal! Review by Janet
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I love these shoes! I got them in shiny red; they make me feel great, they go with (almost) everything, and I get tons of compliments!Rating
Follow the sizing recommendations: I have wide toes and wear size 8.5/39 in "regular" shoes. I got these sandals in 6W, and they fit perfectly.
I bought a second pair in shiny pewter! (Posted on 6/3/15) - Finally, an adult sandal! Review by Dorayme
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I have been looking for Soft Star Shoes to make an adult sandal for years! My children wore and loved your shoes and I too have enjoyed them, but living in the Southern part of the country, I have more hot months than cooler ones so the closed up shoes were only so comfortable for me through the hottest months. I yearned for these shoes, and let me say, they do not disappoint! I love how they hug my feet and give me a cute sandal that transitions through most occasions I would throw at them. The design keeps them on, and secure, yet enough of the foot is uncovered that they have a feminine and chic look, and are COOL. I'm looking forward to adding a few more pair to my collection! (Posted on 6/12/14)Rating
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Unsure about your size? Our printable guide will help you find the best fit for your feet! Just click the button below to print the guide and follow the instructions on the page (if you don't have access to a printer then scroll down for another option).
Note: before you print the guide, make sure your printer settings will not shrink or scale the page. Uncheck any boxes labeled "Fit to Printable Area" and/or set scaling options to "None."
Want more details? Check out this video for visual step-by-step instructions:
No Printer? No Problem!
You can still measure feet using the method below (also shown in our sizing videos). You can then scroll down and see where your measurements fall on our sizing charts to find the recommended shoe size. All you need is a book, a tape measure and a wall.
Note: we no longer recommend tracing your feet because it usually gives a larger measurement than the method described below. Our sizing charts work in accordance with the following method.
To measure your feet:
- 1. Remove shoes and socks and place the bare foot so that the heel is barely touching a wall.
- 2. Place a book in on the floor, parallel to the wall, so that it is barely touching the front of the longest toe.
- 3. Step away carefully and measure the distance from the book to the wall.
- 4. Scroll down and look for this measurement on the sizing charts below to find the recommended shoe size.
Once you find your length measurement, you can use table below to best find your corresponding size.
Wide/Narrow: Trouble deciding your width? Our best recommendation is to order a wide or narrow only if you have found you need those custom widths in other brands for your feet to be comfortable. If you have never found you needed wide or narrow shoes before then we suggest sticking with our regular width.
Style notes:
If you find yourself between two shoe sizes, we recommend ordering the larger size. This is especially true of our adult Phoenix Boots, Portlanders and Rogue casual shoes, which run a bit small.
The following list shows all of the leather colors used in our workshop.
You will notice that our smooth, full grain leathers come in a variety of grades and styles. We've found some of these to work well on certain shoes, but not on others. For this reason, when you choose to custom design a shoe with smooth leather you will only see certain types available.
Discontinued leather colors are in a separate chart further down on this page. You will no longer find these colors as custom options for new shoes, but you may find them among our Sole Mate or clearance sale shoes.
Click here or scroll to the bottom of this page to read descriptions of our different leather varieties.
Smooth Leathers
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Suede Leathers
*These colors are only available NUBUCK Leathers NUBUCK PebbleLITE Leathers LITE White LITE Black LITE Chocolate LITE Tangerine LITE Lime LITE TurquoiseVegan ULTRASUEDE
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NOVA White
NOVA Black
NOVA Slate
NOVA Chocolate
NOVA Nutmeg
NOVA Red
NOVA Flamingo
NOVA Orange
NOVA Yellow
NOVA Capers
NOVA Grass Green
NOVA Peacock
NOVA Turquoise
NOVA Cerulean
NOVA Ocean
NOVA Purple
SUBLIME Flint
SUBLIME Black
SUBLIME Chocolate
SUBLIME Sienna
SUBLIME Hazelnut
SUBLIME Latte
SUBLIME Cream
SUBLIME Eggshell
SUBLIME Oxblood
SUBLIME Hot Pink
SUBLIME Blaze
SUBLIME Tangerine
SUBLIME Sunflower
SUBLIME Avocado
SUBLIME Olive
SUBLIME Fern
SUBLIME Pacific
SUBLIME Deep Blue Sea
SUBLIME Azure
SUBLIME Sky Blue
SUBLIME Fuchsia
SUBLIME Purple
AGED Aged Black
AGED Walnut
AGED Whiskey
Green Cork with Gold Speckles
VEGETABLE TANNED Black
VEGETABLE TANNED Cocoa
VEGETABLE TANNED Mango
VEGETABLE TANNED Teal
VEGETABLE TANNED Thunderhead
VEGETABLE TANNED Eggplant
SHINY Platinum
SHINY Gold
SHINY Pewter
SHINY Ruby
SHINY Rose
SHINY Royal
RUSTIC Dark Cedar
RUSTIC Crimson
SUEDE Black
SUEDE Chocolate
SUEDE Honey
SUEDE Tan
SUEDE Sand*
SUEDE Burgundy
SUEDE Red
SUEDE Watermelon
SUEDE Pink
SUEDE Orange
SUEDE Mustard
SUEDE Forest Green
SUEDE Moss
SUEDE Emerald
SUEDE Navy
SUEDE Royal
SUEDE Medium Blue
SUEDE Turquoise
SUEDE Purple
SUEDE Fuchsia
SUEDE Lavender
SUEDE Zebra
White
Black
Brown
Beige
Red
Fuchsia
Gold
Royal Blue
Purple
Discontinued LeathersThese colors are no longer available for new shoes, but you may find them among our pre-made Sole Mate shoes or clearance sale items. |
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 NOVA Lilac SUBLIME Stone SUBLIME Brandy SUBLIME Cannon SUBLIME Flame SUBLIME Terracotta SUBLIME Lime SUBLIME Sage SUBLIME Lavender AGED Oak Cork (with Gold Speckles) VEGETABLE TAN Dune VEGETABLE TAN Chianti VEGETABLE TAN Rose Quartz |
 VEGETABLE TAN Olive VEGETABLE TAN Eggplant VEGETABLE TAN Grey Plum VEGETABLE TAN Waikiki SHINY Sapphire SHINY Violet SUEDE Grey SUEDE Toast SUEDE Wheat SUEDE Black with Stars SUEDE Cream with Gold Stars LITE Blue ULTRASUEDE Ginger Snap |
Nova, Sublime, Plonge... What's the Difference?
- Smooth NOVA: A durable leather that is slightly stiffer than our other smooth leather options. Used for shoes that need the extra stiffness for proper support. This includes most of our shoes that are stitched directly to the sole, such as our Classics, Sandals, Ramblers and Merry Janes. Texture appearance looks the same as our Sublime and Vegetable Tanned leathers (though grain size can vary throughout every hide).
- Smooth SUBLIME: A durable smooth leather that is softer than Nova. We use this leather for our "turned" shoes (those that are made inside-out and then turned so the seams are on the inside) because the softer texture wraps around the foot well for a cozy fit. Used for our Roo moccasins, Metros, Dash RunAmocs and Original RunAmocs. Texture appearance looks the same as our Nova and Vegetable Tanned leathers (though grain size can vary throughout every hide).
- Cork: A very thin fabric lined with cork and gold speckles. This thin material is only available for decorative parts of certain custom shoes, such as Dash RunAmoc sides or Ballerine heels.
- Smooth Aged Leather: This soft leather has been distressed to give it a rustic look. It is used to make our Rogue shoes and select parts of our other custom shoes.Please note: aged leather peels easily when scuffed.
- Vegetable-Tanned Leather: The only leather we import from Europe, due to it's highly sustainable properties. While all of our leather meets our sustainable standards (all of our leather is tanned without formaldehyde and colored with non-toxic food grade dye), this leather goes a step further with a purely vegetable-based tanning process using only grass-fed cows raised on controlled sustainable pastures in Germany's Bavarian Alps. Preferred by people with extreme chemical sensitivity. Due to it's high cost, there is an extra surcharge for use of vegetable-tanned leather in custom shoes. Texture appearance looks similar to Nova and Sublime leathers. Please note this "naked" leather is likely to show cosmetic flaws and stains easily, even with just water.
- Shiny Leather: Smooth leather dyed with a glossy finish to give a shiny reflective look. Available for most of our custom shoes that are made from either Nova or Sublime leather. Please note that shiny leather will dull with wear. Here's an example of Shiny Gold toddler moccasins worn for several weeks:
- Plonge Leather: The softest and lightest leather we could find! Since it is so thin and buttery soft, plonge leather works great for our baby Buttercup moccasins and the decorative trim on our adult Ballerine flats and is only used for these two styles.
- Suede Leather: Leather made from the lower layers of a hide to give a soft cloth-like texture. Available for most of our moccasins and RunAmocs. Suede colors marked above with an asterisk (*) are only available for adult Roo moccasins, which require a thicker grade of leather.
- NUBUCK Leather: A top-grain bovine leather that has been sanded or buffed on the grain side, or outside, to give a slight nap of short protein fibers, producing a velvet-like surface. Nubuck is unique because it has the durability of a top-grain leather with a soft touch that feels similar to a suede leather.
- LITE Leather: A thin smooth leather covered in perforation holes. Great for giving your shoes extra ventilation, and a favorite for runners in hot climates. Used for our RunAmocs and Ballerines.
- Vegan Ultrasuede Leather: A synthetic animal-free material with a texture similar to suede. Used to make our vegan shoes.
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