HTM Elf Benjamin has been a graphic and web designer for 15+ years and came to Softstar in 2021. He made the switch to zero-drop shoes in 2016 after years of arch pain from running in conventional footwear, and hasn't looked back. He has an art degree from Portland State University and enjoys minimalist shoes for hiking and gardening.

  1. Softstar Becomes B Corp Certified!

    Softstar Becomes B Corp Certified!

    Softstar is proud to announce becoming certified as a B Corporation, the latest verification of our commitment to making footwear sustainably.
  2. Elf Games Playday at Softstar Workshop

    Elf Games Playday at Softstar Workshop

    See what elf games the Softstar shoemakers create for playday with leather scraps when they team up and compete.
  3. DYO Shoes with New Colors of Eco-Friendly Leather

    DYO Shoes with New Colors of Eco-Friendly Leather

    Offering you the option to pick your own shoes colors is important to us. When we are making your custom shoes, we feel more of a connection to you.
  4. Lean Manufacturing for a Sustainable Culture

    Lean Manufacturing for a Sustainable Culture

    At Softstar Shoes, we pride ourselves on integrating sustainability into the fabric of our culture by responsibly sourcing materials, repurposing scrap, and reducing our carbon footprint. One way we continuously work towards these goals is by using lean manufacturing methods.
  5. Grow Wild Day was a Blast!

    Grow Wild Day was a Blast!

    About a hundred people came to Grow Wild Day to talk with Katy Bowman about how to choose clothing and shoes for a movement-rich lifestyle.
  6. Spring 2022 Playday at Softstar Workshop

    Spring 2022 Playday at Softstar Workshop

    It's time again for our spring playday! See what the Softstar shoemaking elves create with scraps when we team up and compete.
  7. Softstar Collaborates with Sydney Universities in Foot Development Study

    Softstar Collaborates with Sydney Universities in Foot Development Study

    Softstar has begun a collaboration with Sydney universities to study how foot development in children is affected by the shoes they wear.

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