Maker's Wild Documentary: Go Behind the Scenes at Soft Star Shoes
Several weeks ago, we were approached by a group of young documentary filmmakers who were interested in our company background and shoemaking process. They were working on a project to profile companies handcrafting goods in the Pacific Northwest and asked if they could visit us and film the action in our workshop. We happily agreed!
Documenting the birth of a RunAmoc
Director Rick Olson and his team spent a day following a pair of our shoes through the production process as they grew from a few scraps of leather into finished RunAmocs. They also interviewed our founder Tim and co-owners Trish and Larkin.
We're now excited to show the result of their hard work. The short film, titled Maker's Wild, highlights both Soft Star Shoes and Truce Designs (a very cool company based in Portland that makes bags from reclaimed materials). We hope you'll enjoy this rare glimpse into a day at our workshop:
Martin is a lifelong runner who began wearing minimalist shoes over 10 years ago when he found they alleviated his chronic foot pain, which eventually disappeared completely. He further studied proper running form through a series of workshops taught by Correct Toes inventor, Dr. Ray McClanahan DPM. Martin has collaborated with several health care professionals to collect and share peer-reviewed studies that show the benefits of minimalist footwear. In his personal life, Martin loves living in the Pacific Northwest because it allows him to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities year-round, including hiking, cycling, rock climbing, surfing and snowboarding.
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