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Photo courtesy of Rochelle in Wheaton, Illinois

We hope everyone had a wonderful (and filling) Thanksgiving break!
We've had a bustling boot-making season this year—possibly one of our busiest ever! Our cozy sheepskin boots are flying out the door as fast as we can sew them, and it's very fun for... [click title to read more]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
We want you to know how much we appreciate all of our wonderful customers. It's an ongoing challenge to keep a domestic handmaking shoe workshop up and running and it means so much to us to receive your heartfelt support. We're always touched by the many thanks and... [click title to read more]

Thanks to everyone who participated in our giveaway of the gold star Merry Mocs last week. We were thrilled to hear how excited people were about Tesla and Jodi's creative shoe!
As promised, we are now giving away the second pair of Merry Mocs. These moss green shoes feature our soft... [click title to read more]

This is the busiest time of year at the Soft Star workshop! In order to ensure you get your orders by the holidays, please remember the following lead times we need to handcraft your shoes and travel to you.
 

2013 Holiday Shipping Deadlines

USA: Order by December 5 to ensure delivery by... [click title to read more]

It's boot season!

We receive a lot of inquiries about winter footwear this time of year. At Soft Star, we're proud to offer a selection of winter boots and shoes for all ages.
To help you make the best decisions for your feet, we've compiled a list of the most common... [click title to read more]

Followers of our blog will know that we hold occasional Playdays at the Soft Star workshop. These are days when we set work aside and are encouraged to just have fun creating something new with the materials in our shop. At the end of the day we share our projects... [click title to read more]

Congratulations to Angelina for winning our Halloween Costume Contest!
It was a close call, but her photo of the Spooky Ghost in Roo moccasins received the most votes. Angelina won a $50 Soft Star gift card.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our contest! We loved seeing all the creative costumes you... [click title to read more]