Foot Health

Articles relating to minimal shoes, barefoot running, barefoot walking, barefoot hiking, and overall health and development of the foot.

  1. Conquering Volcán Tuzgle: A High-Altitude Adventure in Switchback Boots

    Conquering Volcán Tuzgle: A High-Altitude Adventure in Switchback Boots

    At Softstar, we believe that some of the most fulfilling adventures happen when you can fully connect with the environment around you—feeling the earth beneath your feet, the elements in all their intensity, and the raw emotions that only nature can evoke. That’s exactly what adventurer Onna Voellmer experienced on her journey to Volcán Tuzgle, […]

  2. What are Primal shoes all about?

    What are Primal shoes all about?

    What are Softstar’s Primal shoes all about? Learn more about one of the widest sole shapes on the market, how to came to be, and how you can get a pair of your own!

  3. Can Shoes Cause Shin Splints? Minimalist Footwear Can Help

    Can Shoes Cause Shin Splints? Minimalist Footwear Can Help

    To avoid shin splints, barefoot shoes can help as part of a holistic strategy in combination with stretches and healthy movement habits.

  4. Best Socks for Wide Feet: What to Look For

    Best Socks for Wide Feet: What to Look For

    Learn what attributes to look for when shopping for the best socks for wide feet. Shop our selection to build foot strength and balance.

  5. Camino™ Minimalist Leather Sandals Have Landed

    Camino™ Minimalist Leather Sandals Have Landed

    New minimalist leather sandals are finally here! Experience our take on a timeless style. Where will your Camino take you?

  6. How to Spot the Best Wide Toe Box Shoes

    How to Spot the Best Wide Toe Box Shoes

    Discover the key design factors that set apart the best wide toe box shoes for healthy feet. Sole width isn’t everything!

  7. Do Barefoot Shoes Improve Kids' Foot Development?

    Do Barefoot Shoes Improve Kids' Foot Development?

    A recent study using Softstar shoes found that minimalist shoes help lead to positive foot development and increase foot muscle size in kids.

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