Check out these 10 tips on how to enjoy your holiday season and reduce waste at the same time.

Does cold weather discourage you from getting your miles in the winter? Follow these tips to stay dry and safe, and to make your icy runs more enjoyable!

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 […]

We have some big news! Over the past couple years, we shared our journey of moving into our new workshop in Philomath, Oregon. As you may have heard, we restored a 1950s roller rink into the company’s revamped workshop and retail location. Previously known as the Phil-O-Rink, this wood-trussed structure served as a community skating […]

Try these favorite fall recipes for Pumpkin Snack Bites, Cauliflower Hash Browns, Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, Pumpkin Pancakes, and Winter Squash and Cauliflower Curry.

You need lots of support from your shoes while backpacking, right? Guess again! Going Minimal When I tried my first pair of minimalist shoes 7 years ago, I had no idea how widespread the changes would affect my life. It started with casually wearing Softstar moccasins at home to make my plantar fasciitis go away. […]

Summer isn’t over yet, but our showroom is starting to fill up with families shopping for shiny new classroom shoes. That means the first day of school will be here before we know it! While you’re shopping for new backpacks, notebooks and crayons, be sure to check out our back to school sale on popular […]