In the Workshop

The happenings in the Soft Star workshop.

  1. 30 Years of Moccasin-Making! Special Anniversary Edition Shiny Baby Moccasin

    30 Years of Moccasin-Making! Special Anniversary Edition Shiny Baby Moccasin

    It’s hard for us to believe it, but we’re quickly approaching the 30th anniversary of Soft Star Shoes! Tim and his wife Jeanie began researching their new shoemaking business in 1984, then made their first pair of moccasins in their garage in 1985. Very few people imagined that three decades later he’d still be making […]

  2. Time for the Elves to Play Again! See Our 2014 Winter Playday Projects

    Time for the Elves to Play Again! See Our 2014 Winter Playday Projects

    Each year, Soft Star owners Tricia and Larkin set aside a couple days to be designated playdays at our workshop. On a playday, we stop working for several hours and spend time developing the creative projects of our choice. Sometimes our playdays have a theme, other times it’s a free-for-all. The projects we make don’t […]

  3. The New Shoe Year Starts Now! Introducing Soft Star's 2014 Collection

    The New Shoe Year Starts Now! Introducing Soft Star's 2014 Collection

    New Year’s may have already passed for Times Square and the Chinese calendar, but Soft Star is just getting ready to celebrate. When February winds down and spring approaches, it’s time for us to introduce our new 2014 shoe collection! The fashionista elves in our shop have worked hard deciphering the mysteries of our color […]

  4. GIVEAWAY! Win a FREE Pair of Kids' Shoes PLUS a Rainbow Loom!

    GIVEAWAY! Win a FREE Pair of Kids' Shoes PLUS a Rainbow Loom!

    Updated 2/18/14: This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Leisa from Youngstown, Florida! Her entry was randomly selected as the winner. Scroll down to see her shoes! Rainbow Loom bracelet-making kits seem to be all the craze these days. Many of the little elves who come through our shop have impressed us with their colorful creations […]

  5. LITE Turquoise has Landed! New Leather Color for Soft Star RunAmocs

    LITE Turquoise has Landed! New Leather Color for Soft Star RunAmocs

    Elf Hava and Co-Owner Larkin stretch out our first hide of LITE Turquoise. You may recall that last fall we asked customers to vote on a new perforated leather color for our RunAmocs. It was a narrow race between LITE Turquoise and LITE Purple, but Turquoise took the lead in the end. Our first hide […]

  6. Elves Remember 2013  - Year in Review

    Elves Remember 2013 - Year in Review

    It’s been a busy year at the Soft Star workshop. Before we ring in the new year, we’d like to share with you the significant memories and adventures that affected our workshop and community in 2013.   Elves Volunteer at SAGE Garden Last spring, we had our first Soft Star volunteer day helping out at […]

  7. Lincoln School Carolers Spread Holiday Cheer at Soft Star

    Lincoln School Carolers Spread Holiday Cheer at Soft Star

    We had some excitement recently when fourth and fifth graders from Lincoln Elementary School stopped by our workshop on a downtown caroling adventure! The elves all took a break from their busy holiday sewing to hear the students sing several songs. Since the school is bilingual, we were thrilled to hear carols sung in both […]

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