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 […]

Summer officially starts this week, and what better way to kick it off than with a grand adventure giveaway! We want to help you have a memorable and active summer. That's why we're giving one lucky winner the ultimate outdoor gear prize package: Win a $500 gift card for Patagonia, plus a $500 gift card for Softstar Shoes! […]

Hey Softstar fans, we have some HUGE news to share! Things have been abuzz around the workshop for several months now as our talented designers are hard at work on a brand new shoe style. This new style has been a long time coming, as we’ve listened carefully to the feedback you've given us. We’re […]

John Margolis first began weightlifting as a teenager and has had his finger on the pulse of the professional weightlifting world for decades. He is a co-founder and head coach at the Concordia-International Weightlifting Club, a training site dedicated to Olympic-style weightlifting based in Montreal, Quebec. He is also active in Master’s level world weightlifting […]

The best shoes for gout need to be roomy for your toes. Learn how the right footwear can help gout sufferers minimize the pain.