The first of its kind in Australia. $39 General, $99 VIP.
Saturday 8 August 2026, Sydney.
WHAT'S ON THE DAY
EXPO FLOOR
Shopping barefoot online is a guessing game. At the Expo, you can try on, compare, and buy from 20+ Australian barefoot shoe retailers and distributors.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Hear from the practitioners, educators, and brands leading the barefoot movement in Australia. Speaker sessions running throughout the day. Drop in, first come first served.
FOOT & BALANCE CLASSES
Hands-on 30-minute playshops throughout the day. Fun movement experiences led by expert TFC trainers. Drop in, first come first served.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
One day. One room. Every reason to be there. Every ticket gets you:
- Full-day expo access (9am to 4pm, re-entry included)
- Guest speaker sessions
- Foot and balance classes
- Recycled cotton calico tote
- Your ticket helps plant a tree
Choose your tier below.
GET TICKETSLearn From The People Leading The Work
Meet the practitioners and educators speaking at this year's expo. Speaker sessions run throughout the day. Drop in, first come first served.
ANDY BRYANT
Andy takes a function-first approach to feet. Come with your questions for an open Q&A on common foot issues, natural podiatry in practice, and where conventional care often stops short.
TAHLIA WALL
Tahlia explores how ground-based movement builds strength and mobility through the whole body. Her session covers getting up, down, and around the floor, and why those patterns matter more than people realise.
Petra FISHER
Petra helps people stay strong and capable through every decade. Her session looks at what active aging actually takes, and how to keep building capacity at any stage of life.
JIM DOONER
TFC's Head of Training. Jim will walk through why balance is more than standing on one leg, and how to train it like a skill that progresses over time.
Heidi Jones
Heidi is a local Bondi podiatrist and lifelong runner who built her practice around foot strengthening rather than orthotics. Heidi is the co-author of "Older Yet Faster" which focusses on running well into older age.
Keith Bateman
Keith is masters athlete runner with multiple age-group world records and he is co-author of, and technique coach behind, the "Older Yet Faster" method. Keith's work focuses on how small changes to how you run can keep you running for life.
THOMAS WILLIAMS
TFC's Head Physiotherapist with over a decade working with chronic foot conditions and how they shape whole-body movement. Tom's approach links foot biomechanics, breathing, and the nervous system to help people move better.
See Who's Coming
Leading barefoot shoe brands, retailers, and distributors. All in one room for the day.
More brands and exhibitors being announced.
Stamford Sydney Airport Hotel
241 O'Riordan St, Mascot NSW 2020
Hours: 9am to 4pm. Last entry 3pm. Re-entry allowed with wristband.
Pick Your Ticket
Children under 12 are free. Add a free children's ticket at checkout.
General Admission
- Full-day expo access
- Exclusive guest speaker workshops (queue on the day)
- TFC foot and balance classes (queue on the day)
- Recycled cotton calico tote
- Your ticket helps plant a tree
VIP
- Everything in General Admission
- Fast track priority check in on arrival (skip the queue)
- Priority access to guest speaker workshops and TFC foot and balance classes (skip the queue)
- Premium Expo Bag with EXPO exclusives upgrades including:
- Recycled cotton calico tote ($30)
- TFC Foot Fundamentals Course ($99 value)
- TFC Wild Toes toe spacers and resistance band ($33 value)
- BSA Shoe Care Cleaning Kit ($29 value)
- Saguaro Toe Socks ($10)
- Vendor voucher booklet with show-only discounts
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Every ticket gets you full-day expo access (9am to 4pm with re-entry), guest speaker sessions, foot and balance classes, a recycled cotton calico tote, and helps plant a tree. Speaker sessions and foot and balance classes run on a rolling schedule throughout the day. Drop in, first come first served. VIP adds the Premium Expo Bag with the Foot Fundamentals Course, Wild Toes toe spacers and resistance band, Saguaro toe socks and a vendor voucher booklet (over $200 in value).
Anyone interested in barefoot footwear, foot health, balance, or natural movement. From first-time barefoot families to health professionals. Pricing is intentionally accessible so cost isn't a barrier.
Yes. Children under 12 are free. Add a complimentary children's ticket when you check out so we have a headcount. Anyone 12 and over needs a General Admission ticket.
Both run on a rolling schedule throughout the day. No booking required. Drop in, first come first served. The day's schedule will be posted at the venue and shared with you closer to the event.
Mascot Station on the T8 line is about a 1km walk to the venue. We recommend this over the Domestic Airport Station — the airport stations carry a surcharge on your train fare and the walk is only a few minutes longer.
Yes. Reduced-rate on-site parking is available at the Stamford Sydney Airport Hotel — $20 per car for 24 hours. Validate your parking at hotel reception when you leave the expo. Once validated, you have 15 minutes to exit the car park. Subject to availability.
Yes. Full wheelchair and elevator access throughout. There is an accessible drop-off at the hotel lobby with elevator access to the function centre. Email info@thefootcollective.com if you have specific access needs.
Tickets are non-refundable but fully transferable. If you can't make it, you can pass your ticket to someone else by emailing info@thefootcollective.com with the new attendee's details.