The Foot Collective

There have been documentaries about fast food, fast fashion, social media, smoking. They all ask the question the industry wished no one would ask. Someone finally did it about footwear.

Stupid Shoes is the film we’ve been waiting 10 years for, and we’re proud to support it.

Once you see it, you won’t be able to unsee it. 👟 Fall down the footwear rabbit hole with us!

Check out the link below to learn more on where you can watch it!

Not all footwear decisions are black and white. 🎾

When it comes to racket sports (tennis, pickleball, padel), the court surface, the lateral movement demands, and the intensity of play all matter. At higher levels, a little cushioning and lateral support can help with impact absorption and performance on court.

That doesn’t mean your feet get a free pass though. The features that help performance aren’t always foot-friendly, and there are things you can do to offset that. Click the link below for the full video!

Context always matters. Build the foot. Choose the shoe for the sport. Do both.

👇 Save this if you play racket sports and want to think more carefully about your footwear.

Not all barefoot shoes are created equal, and knowing where yours sits on the spectrum is the first step to making a more informed choice for your feet.

Andy Bryant, Educator at The Foot Collective, breaks it down from beginner cushion through to ultra minimalist, covering Paper Crane, Vivobarefoot, Muki, Display, Altra, Earth Runners, Belenka, Bare Barracks and Lono.

Whether you’re just starting out or already deep into your barefoot journey, there’s a shoe on this spectrum for where you’re at right now.

Want to try some on in person? Come find us at the Barefoot Shoe and Foot Health Expo in Sydney on August 8. Link in comments for more info!

Educational content only. Not medical advice. Full disclaimer: thefootcollective.com/pages/content-disclaimer

Racket sports are one of the most fun ways to move. But court shoes are designed for performance, not foot health. The more time you spend in them, the more your feet need help recovering off the court.

That’s exactly why racket sports athletes should be giving their feet extra attention between sessions. More restriction on court means more movement and load needed off it.

Comment ‘RACKET’ to watch the full video on how we approach foot care for racket sports players. Your feet will thank you.

Save this for your next recovery day.

Balance training gets a bad rep. And honestly, we get it. Standing on one leg in silence for 30 seconds isn’t exactly anyone’s favourite thing. 😅

But that’s not what we do.

At TFC, balance training is active, social, and genuinely fun. It’s the kind of movement you actually want to come back to. And that’s exactly why it works. 💪

Want to train like this? check the comments below to learn more about our approach and tools. 👋

Educational content only. Not medical advice. Full disclaimer: thefootcollective.com/pages/content-disclaimer