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. Soft Star Shoes for Mari's Place

    Soft Star Shoes for Mari's Place

    Earlier this year, Soft Star Shoes donated a supply of new shoes to students at Mari's Place in central Corvallis, and Elf Sarah recently had the privilege of visiting their open house. Mari's Place is a nature-based child care center that uses an emergent curriculum in a warm, inviting classroom setting and natural outside play area. The center is a...
  2. Introducing Youth Dash and Phoenix Boots

    Introducing Youth Dash and Phoenix Boots

    Thanks to everyone who voted for our new Youth RunAmoc Dash colors The two winning color combinations, by landslide victory, were Dark Purple with Shiny Violet and Chocolate with Nutmeg. We are happy to announce that both colors are now available for sale on our website! Of course, you can also choose to design your own. Features of the new...
  3. Sneak Peek of the New Youth Dash - Vote for Your Favorite Color!

    Sneak Peek of the New Youth Dash - Vote for Your Favorite Color!

    Many of our customers have told us they would love to see our RunAmocs available for children. We heard you! After a good bit of R&D, we have now re-styled the RunAmoc Dash with a Velcro closure for smaller feet and are very excited to offer the shoe in Youth sizes 1–8. We're happy to offer a sneak peek of...
  4. Race, Walk or Skip for the Cure!

    Race, Walk or Skip for the Cure!

    A shout out to Elf Karen for her suggestion to "turn on the pink" and support Breast Cancer Awareness month. Soft Star Shoes will donate 10% of sales of all our "pink" gear in October to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for cancer research. If someone you know or love has been impacted by breast cancer then feel free to...
  5. Caption Contest Finalists - Vote for Your Favorite!

    Caption Contest Finalists - Vote for Your Favorite!

    Thanks to everyone who submitted entries for our caption contest! The Soft Star elves narrowed it down to three finalists. Vote below for your favorite and we'll announce the winner on Monday, October 8. The person who submitted the caption with the most votes will receive a free DVD copy of Barefoot Running, the Movie. Updated 10/8/12: Voting is now...
  6. Soft Star Caption Contest – Win a Free DVD of Barefoot Running, the Movie!

    Soft Star Caption Contest – Win a Free DVD of Barefoot Running, the Movie!

      Do you have a great caption idea for this picture? If so, we want to hear it! Submit your captions in the comments section below. We'll narrow it down to the few we like best and then let our viewers vote on their favorites. Whoever receives the most votes will win bragging rights and a free DVD copy of...
  7. Barefoot Running, the Movie - Review

    Barefoot Running, the Movie - Review

     By now, most avid barefoot runners know the story of Michael Sandler—the man who ran a 10k barefoot only three months after being told by doctors that he would be lucky to even walk again. Michael and his wife, Jessica Lee, co-authored the book Barefoot Running in 2010 and offer workshops across the country to help people discover the benefits...

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