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

  1. Katy Bowman Teams Up with Softstar for Movement Retreat

    Katy Bowman Teams Up with Softstar for Movement Retreat

    “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 […]

  2. “They’re Like a Second Skin” - A Softstar Moccasin Testimonial, Four Years Later

    “They’re Like a Second Skin” - A Softstar Moccasin Testimonial, Four Years Later

    Have you ever had that one special item of clothing or pair of shoes you felt like you couldn’t live without? A well-worn sweatshirt, perhaps, that fits perfectly and represents the ultimate in comfort for you? For Amanda, a friend of mine and fellow Softstar devotee, her handmade leather Roo moccasins are just such a […]

  3. Quilt County Lands at Softstar

    Quilt County Lands at Softstar

    Local visitors to our shop over the next few weeks will get a special treat… QUILTS! Every two years, the Mary’s River Quilt Guild descends upon our local Benton County with diverse exhibits to honor the art and craft of quilt-making. Several cultural agencies, churches, storefronts and art galleries are donating their wall space to present […]

  4. Softstar Gears Up with Philomath Community for Epic Solar Eclipse

    Softstar Gears Up with Philomath Community for Epic Solar Eclipse

    For many moons our community has been lit up with anticipation for this month’s historic total solar eclipse, and it’s almost here! Softstar headquarters and our surrounding community of Philomath, Oregon, are lucky enough to be right in the coveted path of totality. This means that on the morning of August 21 we will get […]

  5. Softstar Named One of the Best Green Workplaces in Oregon… Again!

    Softstar Named One of the Best Green Workplaces in Oregon… Again!

    As you might know, we at Softstar were honored to be named one of the 10 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon by Oregon Business in 2016 (#10). This year, we are so excited to be included in the category AGAIN for 2017! With so many amazing companies in Oregon working hard to promote sustainability and […]

  6. 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 […]

  7. 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]

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