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Have you or your kids developed plantar warts? Follow these plantar wart self care tips to get rid of them and keep them from coming back!

In my previous post about barefoot shoes for treating plantar fasciitis, I talked about how arch support in shoes weaken the natural arches in your feet. Today’s follow-up post is all about how to strengthen arches. Barefoot shoes are good for flat feet because they allow your arches to strengthen naturally. I’ll also get into […]

About a hundred people came to Grow Wild Day to talk with Katy Bowman about how to choose clothing and shoes for a movement-rich lifestyle.

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Learn about the benefits of classroom shoes and how they may help your child in school.

The other day, I was flipping through some old photos from a vacation to France I’d taken with my best friend when I was in my early 20s. It was an unforgettable trip of visiting famous landmarks and museums, eating great food, and doing LOTS and lots of walking. I paused at one of the […]

Do Babies Need Shoes? Here at Softstar we handcraft soft, barefoot-like shoes for babies, kids, and adults. However, we believe that barefoot is best practice for little ones whose feet are still growing and developing. You might find yourself asking, “Why make baby shoes if barefoot is best?” The short answer is that it’s not […]