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September 5, 2025 • 23 mins

To purchase your tickets for the UK's Barefoot Shoes & Foot Health Expo hosted by Barefoot Brit happening:

-September 21, 2025 | Sunday

-Brimingham, UK

-10:00am- 16:00pm

Visit the link to purchase here : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/barefoot-shoe-foot-health-expo-by-barefootbrit-registration-1330799520189?aff=oddtdtcreator



Sponsored by Vivobarefoot, The Foot Collective, Paper Krane, Inch Blue, Barebarics, Be Lenka

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In this episode of the Stretch2Go podcast, host Ian Ray speaks with Brittany Balinski, also known as Barefoot Brit, about the upcoming UK's first Barefoot Expo. Brittany shares insights into the planning and preparation for the event, the community engagement it aims to foster, and the importance of education around foot health. The conversation highlights the diverse range of exhibitors, speakers, and the overall mission to promote natural movement and accessibility to barefoot footwear.


The Barefoot Expo is set to take place in Birmingham, UK.

Brittany is personally involved in creating the show guide for the event.

The expo will feature over 35 brands and 22 exhibitors.

Community engagement is a key focus of the expo.

Education about foot health is essential for all ages.

Brittany aims to tackle restrictive footwear policies in schools.

The event is inspired by similar expos in the USA.

Brittany has been planning the expo for nearly a year.

The expo will provide opportunities for attendees to try and buy barefoot shoes.

Brittany emphasizes the importance of accessibility to education about foot health.


Unveiling the UK's First Barefoot Expo

Brittany Balinski on Foot Health and Community


Sound Bites


"We're expecting 800 attendees!"

"We need to have an Anya did."

"Education is key for foot health."


Chapters


00:00 Introduction to the Barefoot Expo

02:49 Planning and Preparation for the Event

05:43 Community and Brand Engagement at the Expo

08:44 Venue and Logistics of the Expo

11:30 Speakers and Educational Opportunities

14:28 Future Aspirations and Initiatives

17:20 The Importance of Foot Health Education


You can follow Barefoot Brit and by contacting below:


Insta: @barefootbritofficial

https://www.instagram.com/barefootbritofficial/

Website: https://barefootbrit.co.uk/

Email: info@barefootbrit.co.uk

Location: United Kingdom


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