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. Take Our Survey to Win a $50 Soft Star Gift Card!

    Take Our Survey to Win a $50 Soft Star Gift Card!

      We want your feedback! Our shoe designers are busy thinking about their next creations, and they need your help. We've put together a short survey that will only take a couple minutes to complete and we would love to get your input. This is your chance to tell us what you think of our product and which shoe designs...
  2. Why Do Shoes Smell, and What Can You Do About It?

    Why Do Shoes Smell, and What Can You Do About It?

    Try these easy natural solutions to eliminate foot odor once and for all!
  3. Show Your Feet Some Love!

    Show Your Feet Some Love!

    Your Feet are Amazing! This Valentine's Day, we encourage you to give some attention and care to something that is stepped on all day long—literally. Your feet are an incredible part of your body, and as anyone who has experienced foot injuries will know, when your feet suffer, the rest of your body suffers. So just how important are your...
  4. Selling Cat Toys to Fight Hunger in Sudan

    Selling Cat Toys to Fight Hunger in Sudan

    Soft Star is proud to announce that we sold enough Playful Pancake cat toys in 2012 to donate 7 milking goats to hungry families in Sudan! For those unfamiliar with our Playful Pancakes, we use our leather and sheepskin scraps to make catnip-filled cat toys. All of our materials and labor are donated, and 100% of the proceeds for these...
  5. Favorite Fan Photos of 2012

    Favorite Fan Photos of 2012

    Before we say goodbye to 2012, we'd like to give one last shout of thanks to everyone who sent us photos of their Soft Stars this year. We received hundreds of photos from around the world showing people using our shoes for running, hiking, tree climbing, tromping around the playground and snuggling up at home. Here's a glimpse at just...
  6. 2012 Highlights... for Shoemakers

    2012 Highlights... for Shoemakers

    It's been a busy year at the Soft Star workshop! The past 12 months have brought a lot of memories to our shoemakers, both happy and sad. As we find ourselves fast approaching 2013, we thought it would be a good time to look back at the highlights of 2012. Here are some of the events that had the biggest...
  7. Anchors Aweigh - Navy is Here!

    Anchors Aweigh - Navy is Here!

    Well, not that kind of navy... As one last hurrah before the holidays, we're excited to announce that smooth Navy is now part of our color swatches! We just received a beautiful hide of the deep blue tone and are already dreaming up some snazzy DYO color combinations with it. You can now find Navy as a design-your-own option for...

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