UPDATE: Congratulations to Elke from Blodgett, Oregon! She was randomly selected as the grand prize winner of this contest. Be sure you're subscribed to our email newsletter and following us on Instagram to learn about future giveaways!   Amazing things happen when talented makers team up, especially when those makers hail from small American companies with a passion for fine leather...

Did you (like us) overload on cookies this holiday season? Feeling a bit sluggish after marathoning the complete Star Wars saga last week? Are you entering the new year with resolutions to get active and undo some fruitcake damage? We know the feeling, and we want to help you bring out your best. Before you drop hundreds of dollars on...

Like everyone else in the galaxy, we're pretty giddy about the upcoming Star Wars movie. To celebrate, we're asking you to create a fun scene by combining Star Wars toys with Soft Star shoes. Send us a photo and we'll pick three winners to receive a free pair of very limited edition wookie-inspired chocolate marshmallow moccasins! Updated January 2016: Our...

Halloween is right around the corner, and that means it's time again for our annual Halloween contest! It's simple... have your child draw a picture of his/her costume and our fans will vote for their favorite. The winner will receive a free pair of our design-your-own shoes to match it, shipped in time for Halloween! Scroll down for more details...

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...

Fall school days are on their way, bringing tons of exciting new classes, friendships, and experiences. Year after year, however, there’s always one period eagerly-anticipated by kids and teenagers alike: lunch! Growing students have big appetites, and not just for learning. Unfortunately, while good, wholesome food-for-thought has always been a priority in American classrooms, less attention has often been given...

This month, we have a special treat for some lucky new parents! Maybe it's the inspiration of baby Sage hanging out in our workshop, but we thought it was time for a giveaway to help out with the latest addition to your family. Soft Star has teamed up with two other companies with ethics and products that meet our standards...