A recent study using Softstar shoes found that minimalist shoes help lead to positive foot development and increase foot muscle size in kids.

Ingrown toenails can be painful and incovnenient, but follow these tips to prevent and treat them naturally.

Softstar is proud to feature this guest essay by Jennifer Gwirtz, Mind/Body Professional, Facilitator and Teacher (Pilates, GYROKINESIS®, performance and therapeutic movement). Over her 15+ years of experience, Jennifer has delighted in exploring the relationship between mental and physical balance, particularly at the origin of stability: the foot.  Understanding Resilience: Follow the Bouncing Ball... Resilience has been on my mind a...

Do you suffer from foot cramps? If so, then you’re not alone. Cramping feet and toes are extremely common, especially in our modern culture (for reasons stated below). It can be a painful condition that may interfere with your ability to relax, sleep or exercise. Fortunately, there’s hope. Our favorite podiatrist, Dr. Ray McClanahan of Northwest Foot and Ankle, treats...

Visit Soft Star on Instagram for a chance to win a collection of energy-packed goodies from the fierce foodies at Barefoot Provisions...and some Soft Star barefoot-inspired shoes to match! January's almost over, and if you've resolved to get healthier this year, we've got a giveaway to help fuel that spirit of transformation...and your body! We've partnered with the primal living snack...

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...

Shoes that are pointy and/or have heels can cause serious health problems from toe to head. Here's why you should kick the tight shoe habit for good