Winter

It’s time again for our winter playday! See what the Softstar shoemaking elves create when we set them loose in the workshop.

Do Babies Need Shoes? Here at Softstar we handcraft soft, barefoot-like shoes for babies, kids, and adults. However, we believe that barefoot is best practice for little ones whose feet are still growing and developing. You might find yourself asking, “Why make baby shoes if barefoot is best?” The short answer is that it’s not […]

The winter international competition is here, and we just can’t contain our excitement! (Due to trademark restrictions, we can’t use the “O” word.) We know it’s not just competing athletes who strive to do their best, so we’re celebrating the 16-day event with a giveaway for you! Whether you’re working, parenting, studying or chasing your own fitness […]

This question is for you, parents: What is the best gift you’ve ever received? Exact answers will vary of course, but we’d bet our magical Elf hats that it had something to do with your children. After all, kids are gifts that keep on giving; they are constantly presenting us with new and exciting treasures […]

Each year, Soft Star owners Tricia and Larkin set aside a couple days to be designated playdays at our workshop. On a playday, we stop working for several hours and spend time developing the creative projects of our choice. Sometimes our playdays have a theme, other times it’s a free-for-all. The projects we make don’t […]

As the holidays approach, life at the Soft Star workshop adapts to the season. Winter hit us hard this year, and we’re embracing all it has to offer. Our small town of Corvallis, Oregon rarely sees an inch of snow each year, but the past week brought us the biggest snowstorm we’ve seen in two […]

It’s boot season! We receive a lot of inquiries about winter footwear this time of year. At Soft Star, we’re proud to offer a selection of winter boots and shoes for all ages. To help you make the best decisions for your feet, we’ve compiled a list of the most common questions we receive about […]