Why I Changed Careers for a Family-Friendly Workplace It has been five years now since I officially joined the Softstar Shoes family. Those are five years during which I have been able to bring my own family into work with me, for odd school holidays, snow days, or when they just needed extra “mama time.”  […]

Do you suffer from foot cramps? If so, then you’re not alone. Cramping feet and toes are extremely common, especially in our modern culture (for reasons stated below). It can be a painful condition that may interfere with your ability to relax, sleep or exercise. Fortunately, there’s hope. Our favorite podiatrist, Dr. Ray McClanahan of […]

We're giving away 3 pairs of colorful custom kids' shoes PERFECT for spring... enter below! Winter, your days are numbered! Chase away those cold-weather blues and welcome spring with these gorgeous and totally unique shoes for your little one. These special edition Classics in bright Peacock and Yellow leather feature an absolutely precious baby chick […]

We always know St. Patick's Day is close when we see an influx of green shoe orders come through our workshop! This year is extra special with our limited edition Shamrock RunAmocs, courtesy of Elf Katie's wicked sewing and embroidery skills: While most of the folks in our shop have plans to go out for […]

We were honored by Oregon Business this month to be voted one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon! Of course, this comes as no surprise to us. Between playdays, the ability to bring children to work, occasional trips to the amusement park and general everyday explosions of creativity in our workshop, we […]

Elf Katie is at it again with her creative motifs and embroidery skills. This time, she's whipped up a special treat for anyone looking for an extra special St. Paddy's Day... or to celebrate Irish love anytime of the year! Her latest creation is a green and white Dash RunAmoc featuring shamrock appliques on the sides […]

I don't think a single day goes by in our workshop that we don't appreciate the relationship we have with our local community. Our fans are the BEST, and it's touching to see how many customers have developed a personal relationship with our shoemaking and customer service elves. It's an honor and a privilege for […]