Elf Sarah, showing how much she loves our new leather hide. Elf Sarah definitely has a flare for fashion. She is always dressed to the nines, she keeps us abreast of the latest trends and it’s her input that led to the development of the stylish Fitting leather tassel fobs sold on our site. As you […]

We’re commemorating two major historical events, both involving trailblazing into uncharted territory.  On May 14, 1804, Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery embarked on a two and a half-year expedition, from St. Louis, MO, to the Pacific Ocean, and back again. All American school children have heard the story of the two scholar-explorers, the thirty-some […]

Why rarajipari just might push ultrarunning to the next level.  I sincerely enjoy running. Not ultra-running mind you, but I regularly log 8 miles before heading to work in the mornings and those miles are often the most serene part of my day. Corvallis, Oregon is a beautiful little city by any standards, and I […]

Did you know April is National Foot Health Awareness Month? What better way for us to celebrate than by helping you make your feet happy? With the weather warming and springtime blooming, more people are going outside and getting active. It’s a great time to be mindful of your feet, which are literally the foundation […]

We were excited this week to learn that UFC champion Carlos Condit wears our shoes! Carlos Condit in Soft Star Moc3 RunAmocs Condit is an American mixed martial artist competing in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the former interim UFC Welterweight Champion and a former WEC Welterweight Champion, and he […]

  “Being a Mom has made me so tired. And so happy” –Tina Fey When customers call our workshop, many of you ask me about Sage and how things are going. Some of you have even heard her chattering in the background as I answer your sizing questions. I wanted to let you know how […]

It’s time again to celebrate our favorite planet! Earth Day is April 22, and it’s a good reminder that we only have one planet to use. Being a good citizen of the Earth has always been one of Soft Star’s core values, and it’s one our shoemaking elves readily embrace. We’re proud to have a […]