This museum is a gem. Very interesting exhibition detailing the history of shoes from ancient times to modern collaborations with top brands. A great place to discover fascinating facts, unique designs, and gain inspiration for your next pair of shoes! Highly recommend visiting, especially since admission is free on Sundays.
The museum did not disappoint at all! I expected it to be boring, but it is rich in history about how our footwear has evolved and adapted to the fashion world over different eras. It wasn't crowded, and each exhibit room was well-maintained and very clean. I was pleasantly surprised that even the older shoe displays didn’t have an unpleasant odor! There's a washroom and a gift shop available. I recommend using public transport, as parking can be tough in downtown. The staff were nice and friendly. I'm really glad I visited. Highly recommend it 10/10!
We truly enjoyed our visit to this museum! It showcased a fantastic range of history as well as modern artistic movements collaborating with sneaker brands. We particularly loved the 80s room and the video; it gave an accurate and enjoyable trip down memory lane. However, we noticed that some displays on the second floor weren’t clearly numbered, which made it confusing to match write-ups with the items. We appreciated the evolution of footwear through the decades but felt there could have been more focus on historical aspects and boots. Overall, it was a wonderful way to spend a few hours.
A fantastic hidden gem of a museum in midtown Toronto. Plan to spend 1 to 2 hours on the main exhibit in the lower level, which details the history of human evolution and upright walking. Following that, you’ll find fascinating displays of early footwear concepts and a variety of styles and materials from different parts of the world, highlighting the differences between working class needs and footwear designed for aristocrats and royalty. There's also a notable section on specialty footwear as society's perception of women evolved. Definitely worth your time! The upper levels feature intriguing and enjoyable limited-time exhibits, plus there’s a small gift shop. Enjoy your visit!
The museum offers free admission on Sundays, and the staff is quite friendly. However, I found that the labels on the displays were placed too low for comfortable reading, which left my neck sore after trying to read just a few. Furthermore, I noticed that having display cases under the stairs can be hazardous; I accidentally bumped my head while trying to lower my view to read the labels. Just a small note for improvement.
