GEELONG'S Travis Varcoe has made a trip to the Qantas Lounge in Sydney to see the boots he contributed to the Qantas Boots and Dreams exhibition, which displays the painted boots of indigenous AFL players.

The Cats' forward took time out before his team's win over the Swans to view the exhibition and see the work undertaken by indigenous artist David Williams who painted Travis's boots specifically for this display.

The two-tone contrasting colours of dark blue and white were used by Williams to represent Travis on these boots.

Pathways and journeys were the main theme - paths traverse the entire boot representing many journeys of promoting and sharing culture.

Other AFL players to have their boots painted and displayed for this touring exhibition are Andrew McLeod, Lance Franklin, Adam Goodes, Ash McGrath, Jarrod Harbrow, Travis Varcoe and Des Headland with indigenous artists such as Riki Salam and Michael Connelly providing the artwork.

Essendon champion Michael Long's boots are also in the exhibition, having been painted by Clinton Nain.

The boots are currently on a tour throughout Australia and will soon be on display at AFL House in Melbourne.

They will then be auctioned off with funds raised to be donated to AFL indigenous programs.

In 2010 there are 84 indigenous players listed with AFL clubs, which represents 11 per cent of all players.

For more information about the Qantas Boots and Dreams Exhibition, visit afl.com.au/qantasboots.