1. Announcing Our "Most Memorable Learning Experience" Back-to-School Contest Winners!

    Announcing Our "Most Memorable Learning Experience" Back-to-School Contest Winners!

    September is upon us, heralding back-to-school milestones for many Soft Star families. In the spirit of the season, we asked our readers to share with us their most memorable learning experiences, and WOW, did you ever deliver!! We were blown away by the outpouring of educational stories, ranging from touching to challenging to hilarious...and everything in between! We are honored...
  2. Lincoln School Carolers Spread Holiday Cheer at Soft Star

    Lincoln School Carolers Spread Holiday Cheer at Soft Star

    We had some excitement recently when fourth and fifth graders from Lincoln Elementary School stopped by our workshop on a downtown caroling adventure! The elves all took a break from their busy holiday sewing to hear the students sing several songs. Since the school is bilingual, we were thrilled to hear carols sung in both English and Spanish. Over 20...
  3. Tips for Choosing Minimalist Boots and Winter Shoes

    Tips for Choosing Minimalist Boots and Winter Shoes

    It's boot season! We receive a lot of inquiries about winter footwear this time of year. At Soft Star, we're proud to offer a selection of winter boots and shoes for all ages. To help you make the best decisions for your feet, we've compiled a list of the most common questions we receive about our boots. If you're thinking...
  4. Wikler's Quest for Healthy Children's Feet

    Wikler's Quest for Healthy Children's Feet

    In a recent blog post about Barefoot Pioneers, we recognized some of the people who stood up against popular opinion to show the world the benefits of natural foot function and the dangers of restrictive, inhibiting shoes. One of the pioneers we mentioned, Dr. Simon J. Wikler, seems to be lesser known than the rest. We thought he deserved a...
  5. How Fast Do Kids' Feet Grow?

    How Fast Do Kids' Feet Grow?

    One of the most common concerns we hear from parents is the question of how quickly kids' feet grow. They want to ensure the shoe they are buying will last before their child outgrows them. Toddler years can be a difficult time for sizing feet. Many kids seem to need new shoes every few months. Our experienced customer service elves...
  6. A Barefoot Running Book for Kids (Includes Free Lesson in Consumerism) + GIVEAWAY!

    A Barefoot Running Book for Kids (Includes Free Lesson in Consumerism) + GIVEAWAY!

    Or is it a "Bearfoot" running book? We've seen the publication of many barefoot running books in recent years, and a common theme among them claims that the thick shoes you grew up wearing have created a lot of bad habits that will take months or even years to correct. Think of how much trouble we could have avoided if...

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