feet

Have you noticed that your feet and ankles tend to swell more often as the years go by? If so, then you’re not alone. While anybody can develop a swollen foot or two, regardless of age, it tends to happen more frequently with older adults. Causes So what’s going on when feet swell? Technically speaking, swelling happens when […]

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. […]

Understanding how fast children’s feet grow can help with planning to buy shoes that will last. But when do their feet stop growing?

Try these easy natural solutions to eliminate foot odor once and for all!

Everyone in our shop had a lot of fun following the Olympics, especially when we heard about athletes competing barefoot or wearing minimalist shoes. It was a little sad to see the games end, but we’re giving one last hurrah to Olympic fever. Elf Tricia recently heard an interview with Missy Franklin that caught her […]

According to biomechanist Katy Bowman, M.S., aching feet and debilitating pain impact one out of four women in the USA. Bowman has dedicated her life’s work to teaching health and healing, starting with the “root” of alignment issues—your feet. In addition to her work at The Restorative Exercise Institute, consulting for footwear companies and creating foot exercise DVD […]

Barefoot Ted whisked into the Soft Star workshop last Thursday for a tour and a walk along our beautiful Willamette River. “El Mono” was one of the most energizing visitors we’ve had in a long time. Barefoot Ted with Soft Star Co-Owner Larkin Holavarri We went out for dinner and he warned us he eats […]