Softstar Blog

Every time April 22 rolls around, we are encouraged to remember just how precious and amazing the Earth is. From taking a hike with a friend to tending to your garden, there are SO many ways to appreciate our planet... [click title to read more]

At most modern offices, professional clothes and dressy shoes are the norm for employees. Conventional wisdom says this stiff formal attire reflects the seriousness with which workers regard their jobs... but what’s the first thing a person does after getting home from a long day at the office? Answer: enthusiastically shed the... [click title to read more]

Thanks to everyone who contributed baby name ideas to Elf Tesla earlier this year. We're happy to say she gave birth to a healthy baby girl on St. Patrick's Day, March 17! Mother and child are both doing well, and they were finally able to visit the workshop this week to show off the newcomer.

It's time again for one of our favorite days of the year at the Softstar workshop: PLAYDAY!
Once or twice a year, we set aside a day to stop making shoes for a few hours and let our staff work on any creative project of their choosing. The projects don't have... [click title to read more]

To boost your foot strength and improve your balance and posture, adopt a routine of barefoot walking in minimalist walking shoes.

Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the grand opening of our new workshop last weekend. The official ribbon cutting ceremony happened on Thursday morning, February 23, 2017, followed by three days of festivities in the shop.
We had no idea what kind of turnout to expect in our small town of... [click title to read more]

Have we mentioned how much we LOVE LOVE LOVE our new shoemaking workshop?
As much as we adored our former space, we've really come to appreciate having a ground floor loading door, ample elbow room and an abundance of windows... but those are just the beginning of what makes our new... [click title to read more]