We were thrilled this week to come across a recent podcast by Freakonomics that pretty much nailed our philosophy on footwear. The episode explores the history of shoes and how they evolved into modern foot casings with heavy padding, tight toe boxes and motion control technology. It also asks how these modern features affect the […]

For many moons our community has been lit up with anticipation for this month’s historic total solar eclipse, and it’s almost here! Softstar headquarters and our surrounding community of Philomath, Oregon, are lucky enough to be right in the coveted path of totality. This means that on the morning of August 21 we will get […]

What causes foot calluses and corns? Learn more about how to prevent calluses on your feet and how to treat these pesky patches of skin.

After decades of walking, I recently learned my form was not very good. I hadn’t yet learned how to walk in barefoot shoes.

Summer is finally here! And that means we have visions of gorgeous hikes, bountiful farmers markets, breezy beach days, relaxing vacations and warm strolls dancing in our heads. Whatever sunny adventures lie ahead for you this year, one thing is for certain: you’ll need some comfortable summer shoes to take you where you want to […]

As you might know, we at Softstar were honored to be named one of the 10 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon by Oregon Business in 2016 (#10). This year, we are so excited to be included in the category AGAIN for 2017! With so many amazing companies in Oregon working hard to promote sustainability and […]

The Softstar shoemaking elves are always on the lookout for opportunities to get involved with local community projects. We occasionally close the shop for part of a day to allow our staff to volunteer for causes they support. When we learned that the nearby town of Albany, Oregon needed help moving animals for their newly […]