When you mention foot injuries, most people think of Achilles tendonitis, stress fractures or the dreaded plantar fasciitis. While these afflictions seem to be the most popular, especially among runners, it is possible that pain in your forefoot could be the result of another common ailment: capsulitis. No, it isn't the name of a Greek war hero. Capsulitis is a...

Does your child walk on his or her toes? Tippy toe walking in babies and young children is very common, but prolonged toe walking often concerns parents who fear it may be symptomatic of other developmental problems. While it is recommended to refer to the advice of your doctor, a new study sheds some reassuring light on the subject. Toe...

Instead of recommending more supportive trail shoes for the rougher, unpredictable surfaces, some doctors suggest the opposite.

If you're familiar with Soft Star's footwear philosophy then you probably already know we're not fans of shoes that place form over function. We understand that many women wear high heels and tight shoes as fashion choices, but we also see the damaging effects these shoes have on our customers' feet. One of the most common foot problems that women...

In a recent blog post about Barefoot Pioneers, we recognized some of the people who stood up against popular opinion to show the world the benefits of natural foot function and the dangers of restrictive, inhibiting shoes. One of the pioneers we mentioned, Dr. Simon J. Wikler, seems to be lesser known than the rest. We thought he deserved a...

One of the most common concerns we hear from parents is the question of how quickly kids' feet grow. They want to ensure the shoe they are buying will last before their child outgrows them. Toddler years can be a difficult time for sizing feet. Many kids seem to need new shoes every few months. Our experienced customer service elves...

The Moc3 Barefoot Running "Sock" Yes, we're a shoe company, but we're a shoe company that believes barefoot is best. We think your bare feet are already the perfect design for walking and running and any shoes that inhibit their natural function with "motion control technology" will only hold you back. We also understand that there are times when you...