Trish has been an entrepreneur, marketer and maker ever since she crushed her first lemonade stand at age five. Growing up in rural Wisconsin, she spent many summers running barefoot with her sisters. These early memories later inspired her to build a brand which embraced the joy and freedom of childhood with the health and science of minimal footwear. Trish relishes evolving the company to grow stronger and more competitive with each passing year. She is a frequent expert panelist for both e-commerce and entrepreneurship conferences. Trish enjoys spending time with her family, dogs and ducks on their property in Oregon and loves the proximity to both surf and snow. She has a background in Engineering Physics and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

  1. Treatment and Removal of Plantar Warts - Kids' Foot Health

    Treatment and Removal of Plantar Warts - Kids' Foot Health

    Did your kids develop plantar warts? Follow these easy steps to get rid of them once and for all!
  2. 2013 Holiday Shipping for Soft Star Shoes

    2013 Holiday Shipping for Soft Star Shoes

    This is the busiest time of year at the Soft Star workshop! In order to ensure you get your orders by the holidays, please remember the following lead times we need to handcraft your shoes and travel to you. 2013 Holiday Shipping Deadlines USA: Order by December 5 to ensure delivery by December 24 for all Boots, RunAmocs, Merry Janes or select Design-Your-Own...
  3. Shoe Artisans Share New Ideas at the Soft Star Workshop

    Shoe Artisans Share New Ideas at the Soft Star Workshop

    Today we were visited by our friend Mike Friton and his colleague Bill Cass. Both Mike and Bill are artisans with amazing backgrounds in shoe design, costume/set design, manufacturing and textiles. Both men also have a deep passion for Made in USA business models. Mike is the designer of the Moc3, and you can learn more about his philosophy in...
  4. Book Review: Every Woman's Guide to Foot Pain Relief

    Book Review: Every Woman's Guide to Foot Pain Relief

    According to biomechanist Katy Bowman, M.S., aching feet and debilitating pain impact one out of four women in the USA. Bowman has dedicated her life's work to teaching health and healing, starting with the "root" of alignment issues—your feet. In addition to her work at The Restorative Exercise Institute, consulting for footwear companies and creating foot exercise DVD series, she has now written...
  5. Support Kids for Kids with the Puuurrrrrrrfect Gift

    Support Kids for Kids with the Puuurrrrrrrfect Gift

    Playful Pancake cat toys are back for just $4.50! Surprise your favorite furry feline with these delightful catnip-filled toys made entirely from natural leather scraps. 100% of proceeds are donated to Kids for Kids—an organization helping children in Sudan. The Playful Pancake Story Pancake cat toys were created five years ago by then-7-year-old Cassidy Lynn as a fundraising project. She...
  6. Now Available: a Minimalist “Merry” Jane in Youth Sizes

    Now Available: a Minimalist “Merry” Jane in Youth Sizes

    We are proud to introduce our new Merry Jane style in Youth sizes 1-5. This comfortable shoe works great for school, play or dress-up. Lightweight and super flexible, it features a Velcro closure for getting on your way quickly.  Our stock colors for youth include fuchsia, platinum or classic black. Of course, you can always choose to design your own...
  7. Meet the Designer

    Meet the Designer

    Gwen has been with Soft Star Shoes just a short 18 months - and taken the Elf workshop by storm designing both the RunAmoc Dash and Mary Jane styles.  She is a bright and joyful presence in shop, with insatiable curiosity and an uncanny ability to take ideas from concept to prototype in an afternoon.  Gwen started as a fashion designer with...

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