Summer isn’t over yet, but our showroom is starting to fill up with families shopping for shiny new classroom shoes. That means the first day of school will be here before we know it! While you’re shopping for new backpacks, notebooks and crayons, be sure to check out our back to school sale on popular […]

Our workshop has seen many changes over the years. It has certainly come a long way from the old school bus that Tim and his family converted into the first Softstar workshop back in 1985. The shop has moved multiple times since then, most recently in January 2017 when we expanded into our newly renovated […]

It’s time again for PLAYDAY at the Softstar workshop! Once or twice a year, we set aside a day to stop working on shoes and let our staff jump into any creative project of their choosing. We’re allowed to use any of the tools and leather scraps in our shop, or work on something totally […]

We just finished our much-anticipated movement retreat with Katy Bowman, and it was a blast! The biomechanist, author and founder of Nutritious Movement came to our workshop on Saturday with 30 participants from across the country. The class consisted of people from all walks of life, including physical therapists, librarians, entrepreneurs and full-time parents (also […]

The winter international competition is here, and we just can’t contain our excitement! (Due to trademark restrictions, we can’t use the “O” word.) We know it’s not just competing athletes who strive to do their best, so we’re celebrating the 16-day event with a giveaway for you! Whether you’re working, parenting, studying or chasing your own fitness […]

It’s no secret anymore: sitting is bad for you. Sorry, it just is. Prolonged sitting has been linked to many health issues, including muscle degeneration, neck and back pain, high cholesterol, increased fat and obesity, slower brain function, poor circulation, varicose veins, increased risk of disease (including heart disease, diabetes and cancer) and premature death. […]

“You are how you move.” ~ Katy Bowman If you’re a regular follower of our blog, then you already know we’re big fans of Katy Bowman. The renowned author and biomechanist has helped many people restore movement to their daily routines to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Katy has become a good friend to […]