Soft Star's commitment to be good citizens socially and environmentally.

  1. Elves Move Animals! Softstar's Carousel Adventure

    Elves Move Animals! Softstar's Carousel Adventure

    The Softstar shoemaking elves are always on the lookout for opportunities to get involved with local community projects. We occasionally close the shop for part of a day to allow our staff to volunteer for causes they support. When we learned that the nearby town of Albany, Oregon needed help moving animals for their newly restored carousel, we jumped right...
  2. Softstar Celebrates Earth Day

    Softstar Celebrates Earth Day

    Every time April 22 rolls around, we are encouraged to remember just how precious and amazing the Earth is. From taking a hike with a friend to tending to your garden, there are SO many ways to appreciate our planet... [click title to read more]
  3. Work Slippers: A Growing Trend in Workplace Comfort

    Work Slippers: A Growing Trend in Workplace Comfort

    Wearing slippers at work? Yes please! More companies are inviting employees to slip on some work slippers to increase workplace comfort and create an at-home feel.
  4. Kids on Wheels: Roller Skating History of the Softstar Workshop

    Kids on Wheels: Roller Skating History of the Softstar Workshop

    Have we mentioned how much we LOVE LOVE LOVE our new shoemaking workshop? As much as we adored our former space, we've really come to appreciate having a ground floor loading door, ample elbow room and an abundance of windows... but those are just the beginning of what makes our new location so wonderful. We knew our building had a...
  5. Natural Learning Pt 2: Katy Bowman Shares Her Family's Outdoor School Experiences

    Natural Learning Pt 2: Katy Bowman Shares Her Family's Outdoor School Experiences

    In our previous "Natural Learning" post, we explored the rise of outdoor schools, or "forest kindergartens," across America (and their origins abroad). Even after all that research, we still had some questions about what it's really like to opt into this alternative learning setting. We asked Soft Star's good friend and natural living inspiration, Katy Bowman, to discuss her family's first-hand experiences...
  6. Celebrating Movement with Katy Bowman

    Celebrating Movement with Katy Bowman

    If you're not already familiar with Katy Bowman then I highly recommend looking her up, especially if you crave a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. The renowned biomechanist has published several books on natural movement and human development, and her research has been a big inspiration for our shoe designers at Softstar. We have been sharing Katy's work on this blog...
  7. Chukkas on Trails! Emily and Will Put Their Softstars to the Test

    Chukkas on Trails! Emily and Will Put Their Softstars to the Test

    If you're an outdoor enthusiast, like many of our shoemaking elves, then western Oregon is a giant playground. We consider ourselves very fortunate to be within easy reach of mountains, oceans, rivers and moss-ridden forests that look like they belong in Middle Earth. Our location offers us a wealth of outdoor activities, including skiing, snowboarding, surfing, rock climbing, kayaking, camping, hang gliding...

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