Details
What makes Soft Star Vegan Little Dipper Shoes so popular:
- Clarino upper - the best synthetic leather available
- Breathable and durable
- Handcrafted in USA
- Classic lace closure
- Soft, flexible rubber soles
- Extremely resistant to scuffs, stains and discoloration
- Machine-wash them without fading or shrinkage
- Clarino is
quite a bit lighter in weight and thinner than traditional leather
products-- so the finished shoe will look and feel a little different
than Soft Star's traditional product
- Laces at the ankle allow for adjustment of fit, as well as a lesson in how to tie bows!
- Soft, flexible Sof-Touch soles
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The patent pending Sof-TouchTM sole is
low profile and non-skid to minimize trips when little ones are getting
the hang of walking and running. These soles are durable and provide
plenty of protection from outdoor elements. The Sof-TouchTMsole makes a very nice first shoe for your toddler.
Clarino has many leather-like characteristics - it's soft and supple, breaths, and is textured - but it is animal friendly. It is extremely resistant to scuffs, stains and discoloration. You can even machine-wash them without fading or shrinkage. Clarino is quite a bit lighter in weight and thinner than traditional leather products-- so the finished shoe will look and feel a little different than our traditional product.
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Sizing
METHOD: Mark Length / Width
The easiest and fastest method is to stand full weight on a piece of paper,
and with a pencil straight up and down to the floor mark your heel and
your longest toe. Use these measurements to select the correct size on
the Foot Length-to-Shoe Size chart below. If you have hard-to-fit
feet, also measure widest width and your instep and provide these
measurements for us in the comment section. A couple of pointers:
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PLEASE DON'T... |
DO use a pen / pencil
DO hold pen/pencil straight up and down alongside toe or heel, and also mark width.
DO measure the longest length between your toe and heel, and widest width of foot.
If measuring your own feet, DO have someone else help so you get a true "full weight" measurement |
DON'T use a fat marker
DON'T try to go under heel to where it touches the paper
DON'T stand on a ruler and eyeball it
DON'T hold a cloth measuring tape to bottom of foot
DON'T bend over to mark your own feet |
Foot Length-to-Shoe Size Conversion Chart
Note: Sandals tend to fit large due to bare feet. In fleece boots, if in doubt, go up a size.
To
measure instep, you need a cloth measuring tape, and you wrap it around
where the highest "arch" of the foot would be. (But kids ususally
don't have arches... so just the fattest part of their little patty :-)
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Care & Content
General Care
Vegan moccasins and vegan shoes can be brushed or washed to keep clean. If you need to wash them, they can be hand washed in cool water, or in the machine on delicate cycle with cold water using extremely mild soap. We recommend hand washing.
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About the Materials
This vegan shoe is made from a simulated leather material called Clarino. Clarino has many leather-like characteristics - it's soft and supple, breaths, and is textured - but it is animal friendly. It is extremely resistant to scuffs, stains and discoloration. You can even machine-wash them without fading or shrinkage. Clarino is quite a bit lighter in weight and thinner than traditional leather products-- so the finished shoe will look and feel a little different than Soft Star's traditional product.
The patent pending Sof-TouchTM sole is low profile and non-skid to minimize trips when little ones are getting the hang of walking and running. These soles are durable and provide plenty of protection from outdoor elements. The Sof-TouchTM sole makes a very nice first shoe for your toddler.
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Product Origins
Made in Corvallis, Oregon, USA.
About Soft Star Shoes
Soft Star believes in healthy, happy feet. That's why we've been making quality footwear for over 20 years. We use all natural, high quality materials in every handcrafted pair of children's shoes and moccasins. The soft and flexible soles we use on all of our shoes and moccasins mimic barefoot conditions so that your feet will be strong and athletic.
As a company, Soft Star is family oriented. Our kids come with us to
the shop where they play in our playroom. Our local customers love to
stop by since our shop is a great place for the whole family to take a
break.
We also believe our environment and community are important. That's why Soft Star has earned the 'We Conserve' stamp of approval. We also fully support Cassidy's efforts in
helping the people of Sudan. It's a wonderful cause and we feel honored
to be a part of her project. Soft Star also gives to Waldorf and
Montessori schools through our back-to-school discounts and promotions.
We also donate thousands of dollars worth of Soft Star products to Le
Leche League chapters around the country every year.
We hope
you find our products to be of the highest quality and our company to
be a place you would like to work. And if you're in the neighborhood,
please come by and visit our workshop nestled alongside the Willamette
River in Corvallis, Oregon, or contact us with any questions.
The Soft Star Elves: Tim, DeAnn, Keita, Tricia, Larkin, Tivi, Kahlil, Cruz, and Langston!
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Miscellaneous
FAQ
Do you really make the shoes?
Answer: Yes! Our workshop is in Corvallis, Oregon and our crew of elves makes each pair from scratch, including the soft soles. This allows us to design to your custom specifications, if you like.
Why can't I just order my child's current shoe size?
Answer: In order for you to avoid the hassle of having to return wrong-sized shoes, we do not recommend this. There are many different shoe sizing standards in the U.S., and each shoe manufacturer sizes are slightly different from the next. As we custom make each pair of shoes for your child, we really appreciate it when you take the time to measure his or her foot before placing your order. You will be happier too, we promise!
My child's new shoes have stained her feet. Are the dyes safe? How do we get it off?
Answer: All dyes used in Soft Star Shoes are non-toxic and approved by the FDA. It is normal for some of the brighter colors to rub off onto socks or bare feet, and it is completely safe. Stains will wear off naturally in a few days. All of our leathers come from US based tanneries, which have stringent rules and regulations for safety and environmental standards. No Formaldehyde is used in the tanning of our leathers (not the case with many imported leathers and shoes - a quick whiff of our shoes vs. other brands will illustrate this). If you are concerned about color spread, consider choosing the smooth leathers vs. suede.
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How do your Moccasins compare to Robeez or Bobux shoes?
Answer: Soft Star Moccasins have been made with the same great fitting design for twenty years. Robeez and Bobux shoes were introduced later, and adopted our same great fitting elastic closure system which stay on your child's feet! However, the similarities stop there.
Soft Stars are the only shoes with soft, moisture absorbing NATURAL sheepskin soles. As children's feet sweat more than 2x that of adults (up to 1 cup a day!), the natural sheepskin is important in wicking away moisture. It is also one of nature's only homeostatic materials. Feet stay at a consistent, even temperature, whether it is a sweltering 90 degrees or a freezing 40 degrees below zero. (Synthetic fleece does not work this way!)
The sheepskin sole also provides more cushiony protection against toys, stones or other objects under your toddler's toes.
Our shoes are handcrafted here in the USA by our elves, unlike any other children's shoes. All of our leathers come from US based tanneries, which have stringent rules and regulations for safety and environmental standards. No Formaldehyde is used in the tanning of our leathers (not the case with many imported leathers and shoes).
Finally, our moccasin sizes don't stop at age 4 like the competitors-- we make them for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, youths and adults alike!
My child has red marks on her ankles from the elastic ankle bands - what can we do?
Answer: First check to make sure your child has not outgrown his or her size. If toes are pressing against the front of the shoe, it is time to reorder. If the length is fine, but the elastic ankle is too tight - please send us the shoes with a note and we will make it bigger for you at no charge. |
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Video
For Soft Star sizing instructions, click here.
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