Category Archives: Press

What is being said about Soft Star and our unique shoes.

Moccasin Man makes appearance in National Geographic Article

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

Donald Buraglio is a busy guy.  In between running ultras, writing columns and analyzing the latest minimal footwear (ours included), he took National Geographic writer Stuart Thorton on a tour of his Caramel Valley trails to discuss his passion for endurance running.  Happily … Continue reading →

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Soft Star Featured in Barefoot Running Book

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

We were tickled this week to learn we are featured in Michael Sandler’s top selling book: “Barefoot Running – How to Run Light and Free by Getting in Touch with the Earth”. Michael and co-author Jessica Lee were kind enough … Continue reading →

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Local Roots – Global Reach: NPR Radio Feature

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

We were tickled to have NPR journalist Laura McClandlish stop by our shop to write a radio feature on Soft Star Shoes. The story was part of an Oregon KLCC radio series on “Jobs and Economy”. You can click here … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon – Barefoot Running for Beginners

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

Due out next week is a new book by Dr. Craig Richards and Thomas Hollowell which covers the rationale and techniques for both barefoot running and running with minimal footwear. We were excited to learn that Soft Star RunAmocs are … Continue reading →

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Contra Relógio reviews the RunAmoc

Posted on November 18, 2010 by

The Brazilian based running magazine, Contra Relogic, did a review of minimal running shoes including the RunAmoc LITE. Luckily Elf Val comes from Brazil so could translate the Portuguese for us! According to Val, the feedback was very positive and … Continue reading →

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Oprah Magazine features RunAmocs

Posted on October 13, 2010 by

The November issue of The Oprah Magazine is now out. The “Adam Says” feature on page 90 introduces the concept of barefoot running. One of the minimal running shoes pictured is a custom Soft Star RunAmoc in lime green and … Continue reading →

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Soft Star in Parents Magazine

Posted on February 21, 2010 by

Soft Star Shoes were recommended in the March 2010 Parents Magazine as a good shoe that mimics barefoot walking. The Goody Bag feature reads: “The theory that going sans kicks is healthiest for feet was popularized when runners ditched their … Continue reading →

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Soft Star Airport Sighting

Posted on December 2, 2009 by

It’s a small world! I dropped my daughter Corinna off at the Portland airport yesterday and was startled to see a life-size advertisement in the elevator that featured a little girl wearing our Soft Star sandals. Sorry the photo’s not … Continue reading →

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Soft Star Shoes – The Bottom Line

Posted on March 26, 2009 by

Author Bruce Wolk recently published his resource book directed to USA parents looking to purchase locally made products. Soft Star Shoes was featured as one of 400 companies in the book – which you can learn more about by clicking … Continue reading →

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Soft Star in Kiwi Magazine

Posted on January 23, 2009 by

It is always so much fun when you find your shoes featured in magazines! I came home to find a new issue of Kiwi magazine in our mailbox and when I plopped the pile of mail on the kitchen counter, … Continue reading →

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