We believe shoes should provide protection from the elements while doing their best to simulate barefoot conditions.  Soft Star Shoes are designed wider, with flexible soft soles and natural breathable materials. All our soles are as lightweight and flexible as possible while still providing the protection needed.

For children in particular, this is important as the bones in their feet are still forming and not fully ossified until ages 9-11. Many children's shoes made today are simply scaled down versions of adult shoes with arch supports, stiff soles and foot beds that are too narrow to allow toes room to spread. 

Our grippy moccasins are made with the same traditional suede soles as our other mocs, but have an added rubberized T-Rex fabric bonded to them for additional grip on indoor floors.  T-Rex also provides a moisture barrier for damp surfaces and a clean, neat appearance. This sole works well both indoors and outdoors with a thick suede inner-layer for protection.  Please note the non-slip property of T-Rex is designed for indoor, man-made floors, but for outdoor trail running or tree climbing - most people prefer the plain suede soles. For photos and more details about our soling, click here.

Inside the shoe you will find generous sheepskin innersoles that keep the foot protected, dry and comfortable.  Genuine sheepskin is natures heat regulator  it keeps feet dry in the summer, and cozy in the winter.  Inner elastic hugs the ankle which makes the shoe easy to slip on, and stay on while running about.

Have a question about colors?  Click here to view swatches of all our leathers, plus a color-to-crayon match.  Other questions or comments?  Please call or email us.  We like to hear from our customers!

What our Customers are saying:

"My daughter (20mo) has shoes, mocs, and boots -- a Soft Star-only girl! In our experience, Soft Stars are simply unparalleled."

- Meg, Maine U.S.A.

February 2007 

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