1. Got Cold Feet? Those "Killer" Shoes Could Actually Be Deadly!

    Got Cold Feet? Those "Killer" Shoes Could Actually Be Deadly!

    Shoes that are pointy and/or have heels can cause serious health problems from toe to head. Here's why you should kick the tight shoe habit for good
  2. We're Staging a Flip-Flop Intervention!

    We're Staging a Flip-Flop Intervention!

    Our Solstice sandal brings health and style back to summer footwear Softstar followers know that we care deeply about sustainability. Over the course of our 30 years in business, the company has committed itself to promoting the health and well-being of the planet and all its inhabitants. However, there is one species Softstar hopes to drive to extinction: the flip-flop...
  3. A Visitor from Afar

    A Visitor from Afar

    We had a special guest at our workshop last week. Mikko, a long-time customer from Finland, came to visit the elves! Mikko's RunAmocs on one of his colder running days in Finland: -25°C (-13°F) Several years ago, Mikko went on a search to find natural, minimalist shoes for himself and his family. After discovering Soft Star, he quickly became a...
  4. Knee Arthritis? Change Your Shoes for Prevention and Treatment

    Knee Arthritis? Change Your Shoes for Prevention and Treatment

    Let's face it, arthritis is no fun for anyone. The chronic feeling of pain and stiffness in joints can be both inhibiting and frustrating in daily life. Osteoarthritis (OA) in knees can be especially distressing because it can be felt with every single step and often limit mobility. Unfortunately, the latest statistics from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention...
  5. Minimalist Shoes vs. Barefoot Shoes: Is There a Difference?

    Minimalist Shoes vs. Barefoot Shoes: Is There a Difference?

    We have an ongoing dilemma at our workshop because we're never quite sure how to describe our shoes. For almost three decades we've simply said we make minimal shoes for children, but the barefoot running craze of recent years has introduced a whole new world of nomenclature with terms like "barefoot shoes," "minimalist shoes," 'transition shoes," "zero-drop" and "foot coffins...
  6. 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...
  7. 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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