Learn more about how we picked the perfect black leather for our Primal Chelsea Boots!

We are extremely excited to unveil the next generation of minimalist boots with the Softstar Switchback Boot II!

It all started in July 1985, when our founder Tim Oliver and his wife Jeanie stitched up a pair of soft leather shoes for their daughter, Corina. What began as a labor of love quickly turned into something much bigger. Just a short time later, they packed up a batch of their handmade creations and headed […]

Here at Softstar, we take having fun very seriously. As is tradition in the Softstar workshop, the Elves got together this month for our annual Play Day, an afternoon full of crafts and socializing meant to encourage creativity and foster team comradery. This year, our Play Day took place at CeramiCafe, a locally owned pottery […]

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, […]

Meet the Camino Lite, a refined evolution of our bestselling Camino Sandal. With its wide toe box and flat, flexible sole, the Camino Lite is a minimalist sandal designed to facilitate natural foot movement and superior ground feel. This redesign not only strengthens the connection between the ground and the wearer but also reinforces balance […]

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