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 […]

Softstar founder Tim Oliver and his trusty bicycle. He rides it to work most days. Tim's bright yellow bike frame sports a red leather bike seat cover that he crafted years ago in the workshop. The red leather seat features a large inlaid white leather star–just like the star inlays on our moccasins and reminiscent […]

National Pet Day is April 11, 2015! Here at the Softstar workshop, we consider ourselves animal lovers. Last year our whole staff spent a day volunteering for our local Safe Haven Humane Society, many of our Playday projects revolve around treats for our pets and animals are always welcome in our shop—even though they hold up our […]

Is your baby fascinated by the television? Parenting is hard, period. You have to pick your battles, trust your gut, and above all advocate for your child. So far I think Michael and I have held our own. Sage is a home birth, breastfed, cloth diaper wearing, co-sleeping crunchy Oregon baby. In my 8 months […]