Martin is a lifelong runner who began wearing minimalist shoes over 10 years ago when he found they alleviated his chronic foot pain, which eventually disappeared completely. He further studied proper running form through a series of workshops taught by Correct Toes inventor, Dr. Ray McClanahan DPM. Martin has collaborated with several health care professionals to collect and share peer-reviewed studies that show the benefits of minimalist footwear. In his personal life, Martin loves living in the Pacific Northwest because it allows him to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities year-round, including hiking, cycling, rock climbing, surfing and snowboarding.

  1. We Have a Sweepstakes Winner! And More to Come...

    We Have a Sweepstakes Winner! And More to Come...

    Our back-to-school sweepstakes has finally come to an end. We were very excited to host this contest and to have the opportunity to support one of your favorite schools or libraries. After collecting the many entries you submitted, we now have a randomly-selected grand prize winner. And the lucky contestant is... Russel Moore from Bossier City, Louisiana! He will receive...
  2. Fall Special: Don't Miss Our Corduroy Leather Merry Janes!

    Fall Special: Don't Miss Our Corduroy Leather Merry Janes!

    We have a special treat for you this fall. Tim has managed to add a unique material to our shoemaking supplies: chocolate corduroy leather! This soft, cozy material is not made of cotton like most corduroy, but actual suede leather pressed into a ribbed corduroy pattern. It still has the soft feel of suede with the durability of leather for...
  3. Introducing Soft Star Resale - Buy and Sell Loved Shoes!

    Introducing Soft Star Resale - Buy and Sell Loved Shoes!

    What do you do with your old shoes? It isn't uncommon for a child to outgrow a pair of moccasins, or for an adult to retire a comfortable pair of RunAmocs in favor of a new color combination. But what if those old shoes still have a lot of life left in them? And what if you'd like to save...
  4. Kids Learning to Tie Laces with Moccasins? No Problem!

    Kids Learning to Tie Laces with Moccasins? No Problem!

    Back-to-school season is a busy time at the Soft Star workshop. The elves work around the clock to make sure all the new school shoes are delivered on time, and our soft-soled moccasins are definitely in high demand. We're proud that so many schools encourage children to wear our moccasins, and kids love them! Unfortunately, there's one problem we've encountered...
  5. Running 200 Miles Barefoot: BRS Tackles Hood to Coast Relay

    Running 200 Miles Barefoot: BRS Tackles Hood to Coast Relay

    Congrats to our local Oregon chapter of the Barefoot Runners Society for successfully finishing this year's Hood to Coast relay! The race, now in it's 31st year, stretches 199 miles from Oregon's Mt. Hood to the coastal town of Seaside, making it the longest relay race in the world. Although the race started in 1982 with only 8 teams, there...
  6. Enter the Soft Star Shoes Back-to-School Sweepstakes!

    Enter the Soft Star Shoes Back-to-School Sweepstakes!

    This year, the elves are excited to be hosting a special sweepstakes for the back-to-school season! Anyone can enter, and we'll give the winner a year's supply of Soft Star shoes, plus a donation of $300 to your school of choice*. We want to keep your feet healthy and help keep schools on their toes. That's why the grand prize...
  7. Soft Star Shoes Nominated for American Made Award - We Need Your Vote!

    Soft Star Shoes Nominated for American Made Award - We Need Your Vote!

    Updated 9/13/13: Voting for the awards has been extended! You can now vote through September 22, 2013. It's time for the second annual Martha Stewart American Made Awards, and Soft Star is in the running! The audience-choice awards were created to recognize domestic crafters, makers and small business owners. Nominees are spread across six categories: food, craft, design, style, garden...

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