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  1. Soft Star Halloween Contest | Share Costume Photos & Win

    Soft Star Halloween Contest | Share Costume Photos & Win

    What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite. Halloween is right around the corner! This happens to be one of the elves’ favorite holidays, and definitely an exciting time around our workshop. We have a lot of fun dressing up, and even more fun sitting outside the shop handing out […]

  2. Knee Arthritis Relief | Prevent and Treat with Minimal Shoes

    Knee Arthritis Relief | Prevent and Treat with Minimal Shoes

    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 […]

  3. 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 […]

  4. 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 […]

  5. 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 […]

  6. 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, […]

  7. 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 […]

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