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		<title>5 Unique Benefits of Leather Sole Shoes</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Elf Anna]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:14:52 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Foot Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New Product]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Running]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[earthing shoes]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Leather sole shoes are a unique offering in the barefoot shoe market. Learn more about why we recommend these shoes!</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.softstarshoes.com/live-bare-blog/leather-sole-shoes/">5 Unique Benefits of Leather Sole Shoes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.softstarshoes.com/live-bare-blog">Softstar Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Infinity Sandal: Infinite Cycles</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Elf Molly]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:56:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In the Workshop]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New Product]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[infinity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[inspiration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sandals]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Elf Molly shares the inspiration and development process for the Infinity Sandal launched in February 2026.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.softstarshoes.com/live-bare-blog/the-infinity-sandal-infinite-cycles/">The Infinity Sandal: Infinite Cycles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.softstarshoes.com/live-bare-blog">Softstar Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>B Corp: A Simple, But Impactful Symbol</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Elf Hava]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:11:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[b corp]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business ethics]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>B Keeper Hava shares some of the nitty-gritty details about becoming B Corp certified, and why it is so important to Softstar.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.softstarshoes.com/live-bare-blog/celebrating-b-corp-month/">B Corp: A Simple, But Impactful Symbol</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.softstarshoes.com/live-bare-blog">Softstar Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>Softstar Becomes Employee-Owned</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[C.Elf.O Tricia]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:15:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Softstar announced its transition to becoming 100% employee-owned. Learn more about Softstar's Employee-Owned Trust.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.softstarshoes.com/live-bare-blog/softstar-celebrates-becoming-employee-owned/">Softstar Becomes Employee-Owned</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.softstarshoes.com/live-bare-blog">Softstar Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>2025 &#8211; A Nostalgic Year at Softstar!</title>
		<link>https://www.softstarshoes.com/live-bare-blog/2025-a-nostalgic-year-at-softstar/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[C.Elf.O Tricia]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:17:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[on the horizon]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Take a look back at the eventful year we had in 2025. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.softstarshoes.com/live-bare-blog/2025-a-nostalgic-year-at-softstar/">2025 &#8211; A Nostalgic Year at Softstar!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.softstarshoes.com/live-bare-blog">Softstar Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>Softstar Shoes &#124; Recognized as Top Green Workplace in Oregon</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Elf Anna]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:05:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Softstar continues its award streak, ranking 5th among Oregon Business's 100 Best Green Workplaces We are proud to announce that we have been named one of the 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon by Oregon Business for ten consecutive years! This year, we're honored to have been included We are so excited to be included [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.softstarshoes.com/live-bare-blog/softstar-shoes-recognized-as-top-green-workplace-in-oregon/">Softstar Shoes | Recognized as Top Green Workplace in Oregon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.softstarshoes.com/live-bare-blog">Softstar Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>Softstar Ornaments: Turning Leather Scraps into Artful Holiday Gifts</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Elf Molly]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:54:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Special Events/Holidays]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Normally here at Softstar, we design shoes. Sometimes, the opportunity arises to design something out-of-the-box. Like a desk set, an accessory or…. an ornament!</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.softstarshoes.com/live-bare-blog/softstar-ornaments-turning-leather-scraps-into-artful-holiday-gifts/">Softstar Ornaments: Turning Leather Scraps into Artful Holiday Gifts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.softstarshoes.com/live-bare-blog">Softstar Blog</a>.</p>
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