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The Functional Joint Open by appointment only. Retailer of VIVOBAREFOOT, Be Lenka, Barebarics & Groundies shoes. WGAC products, toe socks, Chief and Ancient Lakes electrolytes.

view our store at www.thefunctionaljoint.com.au. Local pick up available

This time, it is you. All for the sake of fashion? Is appearance all that matters to you?You're smothering them, they're...
06/10/2026

This time, it is you.
All for the sake of fashion?
Is appearance all that matters to you?

You're smothering them, they're requesting some space, to move, to breathe, to stretch out, gain some independence.

Your feet called. They're worth more than this and they're asking for change.
They work hard all day in stifling conditions, are often told they're gross or ugly. They want better.

We can help you there.

Check out our range of barefoot and minimalist footwear at www.thefunctionaljoint.com.au

Vivobarefoot Gobi Sneakers for the kids. Soft leather, kids outsole for maximum sensation, movement and connection to th...
05/10/2026

Vivobarefoot Gobi Sneakers for the kids.
Soft leather, kids outsole for maximum sensation, movement and connection to the ground. Velcro for the younger ones and laces for the juniors.

They look awesome on too.

28/09/2026

Mondays be like this...

Need new barefoot shoes or toe socks?
I'll be doing a post run after lunch.

Small business life moments.

Stock update for MARO Thank you to our customers who have been emailing in asking when we will be getting our next stock...
14/09/2026

Stock update for MARO

Thank you to our customers who have been emailing in asking when we will be getting our next stock drop.

We are patiently waiting for our next order to arrive. We are very low on Medium sizes and hope to have more for you very soon.

In the meantime we have sizes S, L and XL available.

We hope to have good news for you soon!

28/08/2026

Caught myself talking to myself again and realised it's quite helpful.

Anyone else?

Also...new VIVOBAREFOOT kids about to come online

21/08/2026

Are you wrecking your shoes?

2 tips from a shoe retailer on how to get your shoes to last a but longer.

They're surprisingly simple.

I'm wearing the Barebarics Wave and Maro Merino Wool toe socks.

You know what they say...Big feet...need big shoes!We have extended our range to include up to size 49eu/15US in the mor...
18/08/2026

You know what they say...

Big feet...need big shoes!

We have extended our range to include up to size 49eu/15US in the more popular styles, with plenty of stock in sizes 46, 47 and 48eu.

If you find it difficult to source larger shoe sizes in the colours and styles you want, please let us know!

We tend to stick with black as it's the "safe colour" when it comes to shoes but we know there are many of you out there that prefer colour!

At the other end is our 36eu/5US many tweens also fit this size and so for the parents out there when they are on sale...great opportunity!

Shop online anytime at www.thefunctionaljoint.com.au

Live local?
Drop in days are Friday 11am-1pm
Saturday 10-11 this week

For other times please contact us first.

11/08/2026

Fresh from Australia's first Barefoot shoe expo. Here is my recap.

Big takeaway for me was seeing how far designs have come and noticing what styles people were most interested in!

We will be incorporating more women's fashion shoes in future.

Also handy to see other brands up close and what we hope to add to our collection.

Highly recommend 👌

10/08/2026

We have an imperfect pair from a return.
The shoelaces on the left shoe were returned with some marks. I have cleaned them but alas...they are no longer that brilliant white.

They will be listed as "imperfect" at cost price.

Find them on the Barebarics page. They are the Arise - all white. Size 41eu/US8

07/08/2026

Yes. I look at your shoes, how you walk and wonder what ailments you have. Let's call it an occupational hazard.

I cannot understand how people walk run, lift weights in these crazy platform runners with what looks like 6cm of foam underfoot. The wobble that I see! 🫣

The heavy footfall, that heel strike, the pitching forward! 🫣

Wearing fun shoes to coffee or an event is one thing. Doing your thing well while building your body, working, walking...that requires a steady gait strong feet and your brain knowing wear the ground is.

I'm not sorry for judging your footwear but I won't make you feel bad about it.

You only know what you know, and I'll educate without shaming you.

If you're in Sydney this weekend see if you can grab a ticket the first Australian Barefoot Shoe Expo!

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Rear 3 King Avenue
Mildura, VIC
3500

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