Soles of Silk - 2025's Star Models
This year was an odd year for me when it came to shooting. In years past I have shot a majority of my sets outdoors during the spring, summer, and early fall. I always liked to meet up with my friends and shoot two or three sets at a time when the weather is nice and they had some open time.
In 2025, however, most of my sets were done indoors and shot during some of the coldest months of the year. This meant that I would make use of the indoor space by shooting four, five, six, and even up to nine sets all in a single get together.
This shooting method meant all the models who shot in 2025 would see their photo counts rise in chunks, often moving them up and down the ongoing Star Model listing everytime I shot with them, or with someone else. At any given time, they could go from tops on the list to the very bottom. Then, when we'd shoot again, they'd rocket right back to the top.
Although this year's shooting pace was different, several models would eventually come out on top, thus earning the annual title of Star Model. This is 2025's Star Models, which sees a total of four models featured due to a tie for the second place spot.
3. Charlee
# of sets posed for in 2025: 9
I closed out 2024 with Charlee by shooting four sets with her that I absolutely loved. One problem, though. We had hoped to shoot a bunch more. Things happened and we had to cut our time shorter than we originally planned. Because of this I asked her if we could shoot again in early 2025 to do some of the ideas we had to leave on the table. She agreed and we finally made that happen in March, shooting twice.
The first sets we did came in early March. We shot six sets including the Strappy Orange Heels set shown above. That earned a Honorable Mention in "My Favorite Sets of 2025." For most of the year it was among my Top 10. It was so hard to bump it out. I just love that set with its awesome poses like the one shown above.
As much as I loved that set though, there was another from that day that found itself much higher up on that list at Number 3 - Charlee's ode to Elmer Batters. This set turned out so good and just like with her strappy orange heels, she found so many interesting ways to play with her classic style stockings.
Although Charlee and I had hoped to shoot a bunch in 2025, her second shoot in March would be the second and last time we'd get together this year. The day was originally planned to be for Ava, with Charlee coming by to get in on a couple of sets. When Ava told me she wouldn't have as much time as she hoped for, I decided to shoot the two of them together in three sets instead.
Now I've said this over and over, but Charlee and Ava together is something magical. They have so much chemistry and every set they've done together has found its way onto my annual favorite set listings. In 2022 the two sets they did together earned the Number 7 and Number 4 spots. And here in 2025, it is no different! In 2025 the two Charlee and Ava team ups I published earned Number 8 and Number 1 rankings. They're seriously just so good together!
I am honestly bummed that Charlee and I didn't get together again to shoot in the nine months since. We did toss dates around a few times, but it just didn't happen due to plans one or the other of us already had. I want to change that in 2026 because as you can see, Charlee always does amazing work and I love getting to spend some much needed time with her.
# of sets posed for in 2025: 15
For most of 2025 I didn't think we'd be seeing Kelsey on this list. Her first shoot of the year didn't come until the end of August when I asked her and Audrey to shoot the annual Ravens set. That set was a memorable one, earning the Number 10 spot on "My Favorite Sets of 2025."
Even with that shoot, she found herself far behind everyone else if she wanted to make this year's list. I didn't think it was going to happen.
In October we managed to get together again and had hoped to shoot three or four sets. Since this shoot was outdoors, we had some difficulty finding spots and ended up with only two sets. One of those sets though was her Halloween Skulls set, which also found its way on "My Favorite Sets of 2025," earning itself a fifth place ranking.
As the end of 2025 began to draw to a close, I asked Kelsey if she would like to shoot one last time. My idea was to rent out a hotel suite and the two of us try to shoot as many sets as we could do. Long story short, Kelsey ended up shooting nine sets that day, catapulting her over all but two models (one of which she tied).
In 2026 Kelsey and I are not going to wait until the end of the year to do the bulk of her photos. We already have plans for the end of January to shoot a bunch all at once again. This time my aim is to shoot 10 sets and we are discussing possible themes. Needless to say, with the nine sets she did in December and hopefully 10 more coming in less than a month, expect to be seeing a lot of Kelsey's heavenly feet moving forward. I know... Darn! LOL!
# of sets posed for in 2025: 15
Leah has easily been one of the most consistent models I've worked with over the last few years. We have a blast every single time we get together and that was certainly the case in 2025.
Leah and I managed to get together four separate times in 2025, which resulted in 15 sets. To be perfectly honest, if Leah and I didn't spend so much time hanging out, having fun, and her having me down at her feet to pamper them, she'd easily have more sets in the books. Not just this year either. That's just how we roll and although that means a little less camera time, it results in those little feet being in my hands and all over my face. Not a bad trade off, is it?
Leah kicked things off in 2025 in a big way when she asked her friend, Mika Love, to model her feet too. Mika was excited to give it a try and wanted to shoot with Leah for her debut. We made that happen in mid-January, which resulted in one of my favorite sets of the year, "Girls Just Wanna Cum," which placed sixth on "My Favorite Sets of 2025."
Leah and I would shoot again in March and then again in April, which also resulted in another one of my favorite sets of 2025 in her "Choose Chastity" set. It took home the second spot on "My Favorite Sets of 2025." It was so teasing, which should come as no surprise when Leah is in front of the camera.
It would take Leah and I seven months to meet up again. Without such a long gap between shoots Leah would have easily had the second spot on this list all to herself. Honestly, she might have challenged for the Number 1 spot.
In 2026 I hope Leah and I can continue to have tons of fun whenever we find time to get together. I'd like to team her up with some of the other models on the site, including the person who took this year's top spot...
# of sets posed for in 2025: 21
For those of you who follow Soles of Silk on X (@SolesofSilk), you probably could have guessed that who earned the top spot on this year's Star Model list. Audrey and I got together six separate times throughout 2025, which resulted in 21 new sets being shot.
Audrey and I kicked things off in February by shooting four sets. All of them turned out so good and were some of her best work. Some of you might remember the Spider and Symbiote sets we did that day. Both were edged out on "My Favorite Sets of 2025," and mostly because Audrey was only getting started.
Our next shoot would come in April and would be even better than what we did in February. This shoot resulted in two sets that appear on "My Favorite Sets of 2025," at Number 7 (You Make Me Want to Squirt) and Number 4 (The Easter Snowbunny). And sandwiched between those was two other naughty/fun sets that I also adored. With only 10 spots on the list though I don't have room for them all. Yeah, it's tough!
In August Audrey and I would shoot a few quick sets at her house, including one of this year's Honorable Mentions - her Queen of Spades Keyholder set. We'd also have some fun with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and ice cream. And then there was her BBC Only set which I have yet to publish. I have a feeling you might be seeing that on next year's list.
That wasn't the last I'd see of Audrey's size 9's in August, however. I asked her to shoot with Kelsey for the first time to do the annual Ravens set. That earned the Number 10 spot on "My Favorite Sets of 2025."
In December I'd get to see her two more times as well. First up was to shoot some solo sets, which included the 2025 Christmas set. The three other sets we shot that day are yet to be published, but the main photo above comes from this shoot. That and the others are easily going to be among the best of 2026, without a doubt.
And for Audrey's final shoot, it came with Kelsey one last time. I made plans with Kelsey to shoot in mid-December and wanted to see her with Audrey again. They did three more sets together, including the New Year's set for 2026.
Expect Audrey to be a major player on Soles of Silk in 2026. We have already been coming up with themes for next shoot and we still have some left over that we didn't manage to get to in December. They're going to be awesome!
Star Model Leader Count (as of 2025)
Most Overall Appearances
- 8 appearances - Mindee (2007, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022)
- 5 appearances - Charlee (2011, 2018, 2021, 2024, 2025), Kelsey (2016, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
- 4 appearances - Leah (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
- 3 appearances - Madison (2004, 2006, 2008), Layla (2005, 2007, 2009), Wendy (2006, 2008, 2012), Cierra (2008, 2009, 2010), Jamie (2010, 2012, 2014), Charlee (2011, 2018, 2021), Kelsey (2016, 2022, 2023), Allie (2020, 2021, 2023), Ava (2020, 2021, 2024)
- 2 appearances - Kellie (2005, 2006), Molly (2005, 2006), Abby (2007, 2022), Jordana (2008, 2010), Mileena (2011, 2012), Ryan (2011, 2013), Alice (2015, 2016), Jasey Rae (2017, 2019), Kaycee (2015, 2020)
- 1 appearance - Lauryn (2004), Lisa Tyler (2004), Sue Lovely (2004), Kimmie (2005), Lexi (2005), Lady Steph (2008), Jaylee Austin (2009), Kayleigh (2011), Aspen (2012), Nikki (2012), Megan Jones (2013), Emerald (2014), Felicia (2014), Lela Beryl (2014), Melani (2017), Alexa (2017), Esmerelda (2018), Princess Nikki (2017), Juliet (2020), Noelle (2021), Roulette Raye (2022), Audrey (2025)
Most Overall 1st Place Appearances
- 6 appearances - Mindee (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
- 2 appearances - Kellie (2005, 2006), Jamie (2010, 2014), Kelsey (2022, 2023), Ava (2021, 2024)
- 1 appearance - Madison (2004), Layla (2005), Wendy (2012), Cierra (2008), Jaylee Austin (2009), Mileena (2011), Ryan (2011), Alice (2016), Allie (2020), Audrey (2025)
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