1. 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...
  2. An Olympic Thank You! Help Missy Franklin Swim for MS

    An Olympic Thank You! Help Missy Franklin Swim for MS

    As some of our readers may recall, we made a special pair of shoes for Missy Franklin after the Olympics ended last summer. The swimmer and four-time gold medalist said in an interview that she had trouble finding shoes to fit her size 13 feet. Upon hearing this, our seamstresses went to work right away to make a special pair...
  3. The Mighty Arch, Part 2: Strengthen Your Arches to Treat and Prevent Foot Pain

    The Mighty Arch, Part 2: Strengthen Your Arches to Treat and Prevent Foot Pain

    The arches of the Roman Aqueducts are so strong they're still standing after nearly 2,000 years. In Part 1 of our blog post about arches, we discussed the idea that arch supports in shoes may actually weaken the natural arches in your feet. In this follow-up post, we'll provide you with tips to develop strong arches. To recap the last...
  4. Running Green: Soft Star Shoes at the Portland Shamrock Run

    Running Green: Soft Star Shoes at the Portland Shamrock Run

    We're very excited to announce that Soft Star will have an exhibition booth at the Portland Shamrock Run Fitness Fair this weekend! For anyone in the Portland, Oregon area, this is a great opportunity to try on our shoes and ask questions about how we make them. We'll have a full selection of moccasins and casual shoes for kids and...
  5. Why Do Shoes Smell, and What Can You Do About It?

    Why Do Shoes Smell, and What Can You Do About It?

    Try these easy natural solutions to eliminate foot odor once and for all!
  6. Favorite Fan Photos of 2012

    Favorite Fan Photos of 2012

    Before we say goodbye to 2012, we'd like to give one last shout of thanks to everyone who sent us photos of their Soft Stars this year. We received hundreds of photos from around the world showing people using our shoes for running, hiking, tree climbing, tromping around the playground and snuggling up at home. Here's a glimpse at just...
  7. 2012 Highlights... for Shoemakers

    2012 Highlights... for Shoemakers

    It's been a busy year at the Soft Star workshop! The past 12 months have brought a lot of memories to our shoemakers, both happy and sad. As we find ourselves fast approaching 2013, we thought it would be a good time to look back at the highlights of 2012. Here are some of the events that had the biggest...

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