It's a familiar story. Fall is here, teachers are readying their classrooms for new faces, and families are preparing for the approaching school year. Backpacks are being stocked with freshly-sharpened pencils, folders are being personalized with bright stickers, and closets and drawers are being gutted and appraised to find the gaps left by the growth, wear, and forgetfulness of last...

Summer is in full swing, and for outdoor enthusiasts that means more time in the woods. We're very grateful for the beautiful Oregon landscape right outside our shoemaking workshop, which offers a wide selection of mountains, rivers, hiking trails and campsites only a stone's throw away. We love camping in the summer, and we're guessing you do, too! That's why...

Question: What do pearl, graphite and kelp all have in common, aside from your kid's science fair project? Answer: They're the latest additions to our plonge color selection! Our plonge leather is the absolute softest leather we can find. It's buttery-soft texture is what makes our baby Buttercup moccasins so cozy on little feet (and, hence the name). It's also...

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...

Susan with her beloved Roo moccasins We received a pleasant surprise from a local customer this week. A woman walked into our workshop looking for a new pair of moccasins because the stitching on her previous pair finally gave out and left a hole by the big toe. When Soft Star co-owner Larkin greeted her in our showroom and offered...

We have a special treat for all of you moc lovers out there: we just introduced two very special adult Roo moccasins that are perfect for the season! 1. The Autumn Moc Our new smooth Artichoke/Autumn Roo is made with two limited edition colors of our buttery sublime leather. The Artichoke leather in front is a soft muted green while...

It's that time again! Our showroom is full every day with parents and kids looking for new and colorful classroom shoes. School will be starting soon, so it's time for our latest back-to-school GIVEAWAY! This year Soft Star Shoes is teaming up with Nova Natural Toys and Crafts to bring you an extra fun treat. Our family-owned businesses are offering...