Category Archives: Running

Barefoot running, minimalist running shoes, marathons, and anything else running specific.

Warrior Dash!

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

Where are people with quick-twitch muscles supposed to find spiritual athletic fulfillment? So you’ve read Born to Run, deliberated on the merits of evolutionary biologists over podiatrists, stared in fascination/horror the first time you saw a dude wearing Vibrams. The … Continue reading →

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Workshop tour with Run Bare co-founders Michael Sandler and Jessica Lee!

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

Earlier this week a couple of elves traveled down to Eugene, Oregon, for a barefoot running workshop hosted by co-author of Barefoot Running Michael Sandler. One thing the elves took away from the workshop was the importance of keeping your toes … Continue reading →

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Get to know our Moc3 testers!

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

In preparation for the release of our Moc3, we asked three active individuals to test our shoe and provide feedback. Our testers are a very important part of the Moc3 production process. Recently two of our testers, Donald Buraglio and … Continue reading →

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Army bans minimalist running shoes

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

Photo credit This week the United States Army prohibited the use of Vibram FiveFingers minimalist shoes during training. Here is a excerpt from the U.S. Army’s announcement: “There are a variety of minimalist running shoes available for purchase and wear. … Continue reading →

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The Moc3 Minimal Running Shoe by Soft Star – coming June 23rd!

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

Coming June 23 to www.softstarshoes.com!  The Moc3 is an exciting new shoe designed by veteran running shoe expert, Mike Friton.  Mike has over 25 year experience in shoe design and technology, and is currently teaching shoe design at the Portland Art Institute.  An … 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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Happy Tuesday

Posted on October 19, 2010 by

A budding cartoonist, Mark, recently join our Soft Star family. Some of you may have seen his handy work on your receipts. As well as making happy pictures on your invoices, he has been inspired by his new surroundings 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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Winter Running / Walking Shoes – Updated

Posted on October 12, 2010 by

A few weeks back we posted the blog below asking for feedback on a Winter running / walking shoe. Thanks to everyone for the great comments! We have spent a lot of time considering your feedback and testing the shoe … Continue reading →

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Customer Profile: Eco-Runner

Posted on May 31, 2010 by

We have very cool customers at Soft Star Shoes – but some are simply off the scale. Meet Sam Huber – founder, editor and on-the-move promoter of “Eco Runner”. Since 2007 Sam has been promoting the concept of combining recreational … Continue reading →

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