Clog Planter Workshop
Explore the creative potential of wooden clogs by transforming them into one-of-a-kind planters!
What's On 2024
Exhibit A
Sleuth out the complex role of footwear in crime, policing, and the judiciary.
Shoulder Pads to Stilettos
Discover the lasting impact of the 1980s on fashion and culture during a panel talk presented by the BSM and CAFTCAD.
Dramatic Soles
Learn how to write a theatrical play! Explore the writing process as inspired by footwear and crime on April 27.
Dressed To Impress
Take a step back to the 1980s and experience the nostalgia and excess of the times. Now on view.
In Bloom
A celebration of how nature has provided meaning and material for shoemaking across both time and place.
All About Shoes
Take a walk through the the fascinating history of footwear.
Media Room
Find our latest press releases and more information on media images and interview requests.
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The Gucci horsebit loafer has remained a classic item of menswear since its invention in the 1950s. It was associated with an elite, wealthy consumer, as signified by the fine craftsmanship and equestrian-referencing metal snaffles across the vamps. These leather slip-ons were a popular choice among businessmen in the 1980s; by the early 2010s, they had earned the nickname “deal sleds” and were worn by ambitious bankers hoping to “close a deal.”
Italian, 1980s
See these shoes on display in our exhibition Dressed to Impress: Footwear and Consumerism in the 1980s.
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Off the Shelf: Episode 142✨
Learn more about this pair of butler shoes that are on display in our new exhibition "Exhibit A: Investigating Crime & Footwear". Come by the museum to discover the complex role of footwear in crime, policing, the judiciary system and our cultural ideas of criminality.
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Join us on Saturday, May 18 for an exciting workshop celebrating the fusion of art, nature, and footwear design 🪴 Hosted by artist and professional gardener Wendy Woodworth, participants will explore the creative potential of wooden clogs by transforming them into one-of-a-kind planters. Buy your tickets on our website.
Huge thanks to all the flappers and dapper gents who brought the glitz and glam to our opening celebration of Exhibit A: Investigating Crime and Footwear! ✨ Don`t forget to come by opening weekend (April 20+21) where we will be offering FREE admission 🎉
Photos: @silentjae
Sponsored by @blogTO @classicalfm @nowtoronto @zoomer_radio @jazzfm91
We’re so excited that Exhibit A: Investigating Crime & Footwear is NOW OPEN! Come by to explore how clothing and footwear play roles in cultural ideas of criminality informed by assumptions and bias. This exhibition takes visitors on a journey to sleuth out the central but complex role of footwear in crime, policing, the judiciary system and our cultural ideas of criminality.
Don’t forget, we are offering FREE admission on April 20+21 to celebrate the opening! Learn more on our website.
Co-curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack and Dr. Alison Matthews David
Sponsored by @blogTO @classicalfm @nowtoronto @zoomer_radio @jazzfm91
The famous French shoe brand F. Pinet created these shoes in the early 1920s. They are carefully embroidered with a lacework pattern as well as colour flowers, including delicate pink roses in the center of each vamp. 🌹💐
Did you know @americanduchess released a collection titled In Bloom inspired by some of the shoes in our collection? Visit their website to see!
We are excited for our upcoming exhibition "Exhibit A: Investigating Crime and Footwear" opening on April 18. From writing your own mystery-themed play to a one-of-a-kind paint night as well as testing your knowledge at our beloved trivia nights, swipe through to see all of our exhibit-related programming from April to August.
Purchase your tickets now by visiting our website. More to be announced soon!
Sponsored by @blogTO @classicalfm @nowtoronto @zoomer_radio
Unboxing Magarimono CL-ac sneakers 👟
Did you hear? Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is travelling across the US in 2024-2025. We unboxed this pair of Magarimono CL-ac sneakers recently to include in the show and they are currently on view at @portlandartmuseum now until August 31, 2024. Keep up with @amfedarts for the latest updates for the upcoming venues.
This pair of women`s shoes dates to the late 1870s or early 1880s and features uppers made of Turkish kilim, hand-woven textile originating centuries ago. The textile used to make this pair features black and red tulips 🌷 See these shoes on display in our In Bloom exhibition ~ on view until September 6, 2024.