Foot Health

Articles relating to minimal shoes, barefoot running, barefoot walking, barefoot hiking, and overall health and development of the foot.

  1. 5 Unique Benefits of Leather Sole Shoes

    5 Unique Benefits of Leather Sole Shoes

    Leather sole shoes are a unique offering in the barefoot shoe market. Learn more about why we recommend these shoes!

  2. Volcán Tuzgle Adventure: Trekking High in Switchback Boots

    Volcán Tuzgle Adventure: Trekking High in Switchback Boots

    At Softstar, we believe that some of the most fulfilling adventures happen when you can fully connect with the environment around you—feeling the earth beneath your feet, the elements in all their intensity, and the raw emotions that only nature can evoke. That’s exactly what adventurer Onna Voellmer experienced on her journey to Volcán Tuzgle, […]

  3. How to Shrink Bunions Naturally: Easier Than You Think

    How to Shrink Bunions Naturally: Easier Than You Think

    Learn how to shrink bunions naturally with Softstar Shoes! Read about Dr. McClanahan’s research on treating bunions without surgery.

  4. The Case for Minimalism: 2-Year Case Study Suggests Minimalist Shoes Lead to Stronger Arches

    The Case for Minimalism: 2-Year Case Study Suggests Minimalist Shoes Lead to Stronger Arches

    As a bonafide shoe elf, I’m usually eager to tout the benefits of minimalist shoes and barefoot running, especially after my experience overcoming plantar fasciitis simply by switching to Soft Stars. I promise I make an effort to stay respectful and not pushy, and I usually don’t bring it up unless I’m asked about my […]

  5. What are Primal shoes all about?

    What are Primal shoes all about?

    What are Softstar’s Primal shoes all about? Learn more about one of the widest sole shapes on the market, how to came to be, and how you can get a pair of your own!

  6. Plantar Wart Self Care: How to Get Rid of Warts on Kids' Feet

    Plantar Wart Self Care: How to Get Rid of Warts on Kids' Feet

    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!

  7. Can Shoes Cause Shin Splints? Minimalist Footwear Can Help

    Can Shoes Cause Shin Splints? Minimalist Footwear Can Help

    To avoid shin splints, barefoot shoes can help as part of a holistic strategy in combination with stretches and healthy movement habits.

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