The Barefoot Debate
New York Magazine published a fabulous article this week by Adam Sternbergh. It is an entertaining and interesting read about the role of shoes in our culture and how it impacts our health -- both good and bad. Featured on NPR as well, it has raised some lively discussions. Click here to read the article. By the way - it also features some fabulous photos of feet painted in the forms of oxfords, high heels, tennis shoes, etc. (Photos by Tom Schierlitz, Foot makeup by John Maurad and JenaiChin).
Soft Star Shoes is a family friendly company located in Corvallis, Oregon. Viewpoints in this blog are those of individual workshop elves, and do not necessarily represent those of www.SoftStarShoes.com
Trish has been an entrepreneur, marketer and maker ever since she crushed her first lemonade stand at age five. Growing up in rural Wisconsin, she spent many summers running barefoot with her sisters. These early memories later inspired her to build a brand which embraced the joy and freedom of childhood with the health and science of minimal footwear.
Trish relishes evolving the company to grow stronger and more competitive with each passing year. She is a frequent expert panelist for both e-commerce and entrepreneurship conferences. Trish enjoys spending time with her family, dogs and ducks on their property in Oregon and loves the proximity to both surf and snow. She has a background in Engineering Physics and an MBA from the University of Chicago.