Have you heard of The Legend of Mick Dodge? It's a documentary television series produced by National Geographic that follows the adventures of a man who abandoned civilization 25 years ago to live in the forests of the Olympic Peninsula.

Mick Dodge lives off the land without any modern technology, and he prefers to walk and run barefoot to reconnect with the earth. When he does wear shoes, however, he wears Soft Star Original RunAmocs!

Mick has been a long-time fan of Soft Star Shoes (originally introduced to us by Barefoot Ken Bob Saxon many years ago). We've had some fun and engaging conversations with him over the years, and we're flattered that our simple handmade leather moccasins meet his criteria for living naturally in the wilderness. Mick has always held a special place in our hearts and we're super excited about the success of the show!

Season two of The Legend of Mick Dodge will premiere September 30, 2014 on the National Geographic Channel. Here's a still image of Mick's RunAmocs in the episode. We hope you'll check it out!

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Elf Martin

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 the inventor of Correct Toes Toe Spacers, 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.