{"id":1026,"date":"2022-05-15T23:50:25","date_gmt":"2022-05-15T23:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barefootmaestra.com\/?p=1026"},"modified":"2022-05-15T23:50:26","modified_gmt":"2022-05-15T23:50:26","slug":"softstar-ballerine-flats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barefootmaestra.com\/index.php\/2022\/05\/15\/softstar-ballerine-flats\/","title":{"rendered":"Softstar Ballerine Flats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/D1A844E7-E671-42BE-8EBF-BB2858BED9C0_1_105_c.jpg?resize=886%2C886&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/D1A844E7-E671-42BE-8EBF-BB2858BED9C0_1_105_c.jpg?w=886&amp;ssl=1 886w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/D1A844E7-E671-42BE-8EBF-BB2858BED9C0_1_105_c.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/D1A844E7-E671-42BE-8EBF-BB2858BED9C0_1_105_c.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/D1A844E7-E671-42BE-8EBF-BB2858BED9C0_1_105_c.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/D1A844E7-E671-42BE-8EBF-BB2858BED9C0_1_105_c.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1722980&amp;u=2813424&amp;m=107180&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Softstar Ballerine<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ve been an admirer of <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1722980&amp;u=2813424&amp;m=107180&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Softstar shoes<\/a><\/em><\/strong> for a while. I love the quality of the materials, the craftsmanship, and the values of the company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I bought several <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1722980&amp;u=2813424&amp;m=107180&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ballerines<\/a><\/em><\/strong> secondhand and was able to determine which size and width I prefer. I received these new <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1722980&amp;u=2813424&amp;m=107180&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ballerines<\/a><\/em><\/strong> as a gift, but my opinion is my own.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents-block-table-of-contents-block\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-toc-s67z2rw \"><div class=\"eb-toc-container eb-toc-s67z2rw  eb-toc-is-not-sticky eb-toc-not-collapsible eb-toc-initially-not-collapsed eb-toc-scrollToTop style-1 list-style-none\" data-scroll-top=\"false\" data-scroll-top-icon=\"fas fa-angle-up\" data-collapsible=\"false\" data-sticky-hide-mobile=\"false\" data-sticky=\"false\" data-scroll-target=\"scroll_to_toc\" data-copy-link=\"false\" data-editor-type=\"\" data-hide-desktop=\"false\" data-hide-tab=\"false\" data-hide-mobile=\"false\" data-itemcollapsed=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-toc-header\"><div class=\"eb-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-toc-wrapper \" data-headers=\"[{&quot;level&quot;:2,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;Materials&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Materials&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:&quot;materials&quot;},{&quot;level&quot;:2,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;Design&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Design&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:&quot;design&quot;},{&quot;level&quot;:2,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;Barefoot qualities&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Barefoot qualities&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:&quot;barefoot-qualities&quot;},{&quot;level&quot;:2,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;Sizing and Fit&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Sizing and Fit&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:&quot;sizing-and-fit&quot;},{&quot;level&quot;:2,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;Things to know:&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Things to know:&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:&quot;things-to-know&quot;},{&quot;level&quot;:2,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;New Ballerine vs. old Ballerine&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;New Ballerine vs. old Ballerine&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:&quot;new-ballerine-vs-old-ballerine&quot;},{&quot;level&quot;:2,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;Shoe Care&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Shoe Care&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:&quot;shoe-care&quot;},{&quot;level&quot;:2,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;Opinion&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Opinion&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:&quot;opinion&quot;}]\" data-visible=\"[true,true,true,true,true,true]\" data-delete-headers=\"[]\" data-smooth=\"true\" data-top-offset=\"\"><div class=\"eb-toc__list-wrap\"><ul class=\"eb-toc__list\"><li><a href=\"#materials\">Materials<\/a><li><a href=\"#design\">Design<\/a><li><a href=\"#barefoot-qualities\">Barefoot qualities<\/a><li><a href=\"#sizing-and-fit\">Sizing and Fit<\/a><li><a href=\"#things-to-know\">Things to know:<\/a><li><a href=\"#new-ballerine-vs-old-ballerine\">New Ballerine vs. old Ballerine<\/a><li><a href=\"#shoe-care\">Shoe Care<\/a><li><a href=\"#opinion\">Opinion<\/a><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Uppers: Premium leather <\/li><li>Innersole: Suede<\/li><li>Sole: Vibram cherry 4 mm<\/li><li>Trim: Elasticized leather<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Leather is sustainably sourced and eco-friendly. It is non-toxic, tanned without formaldehyde and colored with natural food grade dye<\/li><li><strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1722980&amp;u=2813424&amp;m=107180&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\">Softstar<\/a><\/em><\/strong> buys from local tanneries, but if supply is short, they will buy from Italy, Brazil, South Korea, or Germany.<\/li><li>Because <strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1722980&amp;u=2813424&amp;m=107180&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\">Softstar<\/a><\/em><\/strong> uses leather colored with non-toxic food grade dyes, there will likely be some initial color transfer to your socks or skin if your shoes become damp.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Design<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E3088A24-66A5-4FF1-88B6-1FF3B7A5AF3A_1_105_c.jpg?resize=886%2C886&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E3088A24-66A5-4FF1-88B6-1FF3B7A5AF3A_1_105_c.jpg?w=886&amp;ssl=1 886w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E3088A24-66A5-4FF1-88B6-1FF3B7A5AF3A_1_105_c.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E3088A24-66A5-4FF1-88B6-1FF3B7A5AF3A_1_105_c.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E3088A24-66A5-4FF1-88B6-1FF3B7A5AF3A_1_105_c.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E3088A24-66A5-4FF1-88B6-1FF3B7A5AF3A_1_105_c.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" \/><figcaption><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1722980&amp;u=2813424&amp;m=107180&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Softstar Ballerine<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Elasticized leather collar trim for easy on\/off (looser than their previous design)<\/li><li>Reinforced heel (new).<\/li><li>Suede innersole is super soft and comfortable from the first wear.<\/li><li>Toe box is wide (I ordered the wide version) but a little sloped.\u00a0<\/li><li>In the wide model, the ankle feels wider too. My ankle is low volume so the fit feels a little loose.<\/li><li>The glue that holds the sole and midsole together is visible but it does not bother me.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Barefoot qualities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5A6B6CFC-E7AD-4E7C-826A-E4247C9048A3_1_105_c.jpg?resize=886%2C886&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5A6B6CFC-E7AD-4E7C-826A-E4247C9048A3_1_105_c.jpg?w=886&amp;ssl=1 886w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5A6B6CFC-E7AD-4E7C-826A-E4247C9048A3_1_105_c.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5A6B6CFC-E7AD-4E7C-826A-E4247C9048A3_1_105_c.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5A6B6CFC-E7AD-4E7C-826A-E4247C9048A3_1_105_c.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5A6B6CFC-E7AD-4E7C-826A-E4247C9048A3_1_105_c.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" \/><figcaption><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1722980&amp;u=2813424&amp;m=107180&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Softstar Ballerine<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Zero drop: no heel nor toe spring<\/li><li>Flexible<\/li><li>Total stack height: 9 mm (4 mm vibram sole + 5 mm innersole)<\/li><li>Wide (9.5 cm for size 8W, but leather can expand wider than that)<\/li><li>Correct toes friendly.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sizing and Fit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/0hyyVGOGz9feKmP35huQtyiwVLDqbhTN8v-FXY7pAWZ4fzRjDYhBKy7Dgs6-3pFr2Qyt5l-g3IGimveUOPEzOjZavOL4tWl9fJK701lcMVzny3G3jvC5pE6g2GW4Yr4NyxjpkX4pbeLV4Xo1iA\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1722980&amp;u=2813424&amp;m=107180&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Softstar<\/a><\/em><\/strong> size guide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two ways to find your size: one is going by your foot measurements and the other one is using their printable stand-on sizing guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My measurements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>24.8-25 cm in length and\u00a0<\/li><li>9.8 cm in width<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/<a href=&quot;https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1722980&amp;u=2813424&amp;m=107180&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=&quot;&gt;Shop Flats &amp; Sandals<\/a&gt;\" target=\"_blank\">Softstar&#8217;s<\/a><\/em><\/strong> size 8W recommended for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>24.7-25.6 cm in length<\/li><li>9.1-10.8 cm in width<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since I transitioned to barefoot shoes, I bought three pairs of<strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1722980&amp;u=2813424&amp;m=107180&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\"> Softstar ballerines <\/a><\/em><\/strong>secondhand with their old design, one was 8U, one 8W, and the other 9U. I prefer how the 8W fits, therefore, I ordered size 8 wide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1D3026DD-A5AF-4A4D-B195-FF0C7032120E_1_105_c.jpg?resize=886%2C886&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1D3026DD-A5AF-4A4D-B195-FF0C7032120E_1_105_c.jpg?w=886&amp;ssl=1 886w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1D3026DD-A5AF-4A4D-B195-FF0C7032120E_1_105_c.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1D3026DD-A5AF-4A4D-B195-FF0C7032120E_1_105_c.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1D3026DD-A5AF-4A4D-B195-FF0C7032120E_1_105_c.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1D3026DD-A5AF-4A4D-B195-FF0C7032120E_1_105_c.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" \/><figcaption><strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1722980&amp;u=2813424&amp;m=107180&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\">Softstar Ballerine<\/a><\/em><\/strong> size 8W new vs. old<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two models (new and old) definitely fit differently. The new model feels looser, which is great for high volume feet, but it\u2019s not great news for me, with low volume feet. I prefer the old model over the new because of this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t get me wrong, I can still wear them all day with no issues. I can even run and they stay on my feet, but the overall feel is not one that I favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I wish I had requested a wide toe box with a narrow heel, a tighter elasticized leather, or their sport closure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to know:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The toe box looks slanted, but my toes have plenty of space to splay.\u00a0<\/li><li>I am able to wear them with correct toes.<\/li><li>The leather is soft and malleable, which makes the ballerines comfortable from day one. The leather molds to your feet beautifully.<\/li><li>The wide model comes with wider heels, because I have low volume ankles, they do not feel very secure, but I haven\u2019t had an issue with them slipping off.<\/li><li>If you want to stretch the leather on the toe box, you can stuff them with socks for a day or two.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Ballerine vs. old Ballerine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1BBB9A9A-342F-4A49-80EF-6814CCDC3897_1_105_c.jpg?resize=886%2C886&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1BBB9A9A-342F-4A49-80EF-6814CCDC3897_1_105_c.jpg?w=886&amp;ssl=1 886w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1BBB9A9A-342F-4A49-80EF-6814CCDC3897_1_105_c.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1BBB9A9A-342F-4A49-80EF-6814CCDC3897_1_105_c.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1BBB9A9A-342F-4A49-80EF-6814CCDC3897_1_105_c.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1BBB9A9A-342F-4A49-80EF-6814CCDC3897_1_105_c.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" \/><figcaption><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1722980&amp;u=2813424&amp;m=107180&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Softstar Ballerine<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Differences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Heel:<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>New ballerine has a reinforced heel.<\/li><li>Lower height.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><li>Elasticized leather trim is looser on the new model\u00a0 <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shoe Care<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because <strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1722980&amp;u=2813424&amp;m=107180&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\">Softstar<\/a><\/em><\/strong> uses non-toxic food grade dyes, there could be some initial color transfer to your socks or skin, but will decrease with use. I have not experienced this, but don\u2019t wear them with your favorite socks without testing them first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can condition the leather to enhance the water resistance, but they do not recommend using mink oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not wash your shoes, clean them by hand with a damp cloth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opinion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From all the different flats I\u2019ve tried, my <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1722980&amp;u=2813424&amp;m=107180&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Softstar<\/a><\/em><\/strong> ballerines are my favorite.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The leather is soft and malleable.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The look is clean and presentable.<\/li><li>You can choose the color of your flats.<\/li><li>I love the wide toe box.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If I was going to get a new pair, I would:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Request a wide toe box with narrow heel, a tighter elasticized leather, or their sport closure OR<\/li><li>Get their traditional width and stretch the toe box.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/B5F8D553-7ABB-4C80-A4CD-C698CFFF5948_1_105_c.jpg?resize=886%2C886&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/B5F8D553-7ABB-4C80-A4CD-C698CFFF5948_1_105_c.jpg?w=886&amp;ssl=1 886w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/B5F8D553-7ABB-4C80-A4CD-C698CFFF5948_1_105_c.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/B5F8D553-7ABB-4C80-A4CD-C698CFFF5948_1_105_c.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/B5F8D553-7ABB-4C80-A4CD-C698CFFF5948_1_105_c.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/B5F8D553-7ABB-4C80-A4CD-C698CFFF5948_1_105_c.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" \/><figcaption><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1722980&amp;u=2813424&amp;m=107180&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Softstar Ballerine<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1722980&amp;u=2813424&amp;m=107180&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>You can buy them here.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve been an admirer of Softstar shoes for a while. I love the quality of the materials, the craftsmanship, and the values of the company. I bought several Ballerines secondhand and was able to determine which size and width I prefer. I received these new ballerines as a gift, but my opinion is my own.<\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more-wrapper\"><a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/barefootmaestra.com\/index.php\/2022\/05\/15\/softstar-ballerine-flats\/\" title=\"Read More\"> <span class=\"button \">Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1029,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[167],"tags":[280,282,283,168,281],"class_list":["post-1026","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-flats","tag-ballerine","tag-flats","tag-leather-flats","tag-softstar","tag-softstar-ballerine"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/barefootmaestra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5A6B6CFC-E7AD-4E7C-826A-E4247C9048A3_1_105_c.jpg?fit=886%2C886&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/barefootmaestra.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1026","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/barefootmaestra.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/barefootmaestra.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barefootmaestra.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barefootmaestra.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1026"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/barefootmaestra.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1026\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1037,"href":"https:\/\/barefootmaestra.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1026\/revisions\/1037"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barefootmaestra.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1029"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/barefootmaestra.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1026"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barefootmaestra.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1026"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barefootmaestra.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1026"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}