1. The History of Softstar: 30 Years of Shoemaking [INFOGRAPHIC]

    The History of Softstar: 30 Years of Shoemaking [INFOGRAPHIC]

    IT'S BEEN 30 YEARS! Last month, we celebrated Soft Star's 30th anniversary by taking the whole staff to Oaks Amusement Park in nearby Portland, Oregon. The festivities are still underway at our workshop as we prepare to release our new chukka shoe. This week, we're excited to share our latest creation: a timeline of Soft Star's history, starting from humble...
  2. The Mighty Arch, Part 2: Strengthen Your Arches to Treat and Prevent Foot Pain

    The Mighty Arch, Part 2: Strengthen Your Arches to Treat and Prevent Foot Pain

    The arches of the Roman Aqueducts are so strong they're still standing after nearly 2,000 years. In Part 1 of our blog post about arches, we discussed the idea that arch supports in shoes may actually weaken the natural arches in your feet. In this follow-up post, we'll provide you with tips to develop strong arches. To recap the last...
  3. Five Criteria to Help Choose Barefoot Shoes

    Five Criteria to Help Choose Barefoot Shoes

    Many shoes on the market claim to be minimal, but not all are barefoot-friendly. Here are a five criteria to help choose barefoot shoes.

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