Shoe Museum of Marikina — Attraction in Marikina

Searching for a cooler place to release some heat because of the weather, here is a place that you can go to. Just kidding! Though, this place really has a good A/C haha. But take note only at the ground level 😂.

Apologies, just fooling around. Nevertheless, this is such a good place to stop by and admire the creations of our local shoemakers. Some of those famous personalities have their custom-made shoes at this place. There's one from a bowler I was really shocked with the size, and can't ask if this is for real haha.

And of course the Marcos's collection of shoes. Although as they mentioned, this is just a couple of it. The guard is also that nice to give us a glimpse of its historical background although they already have it as you enter the museum. It's not free by the way, but not bad to pay 50php to view some of the shoe collections.

They also have souvenirs that's not that too expensive but a with a calibre of leather I would say. My partner bought one for her to keep and one for me hihi which I love it! It's supposed to be a leather bag for tablets, instead I've used it for my book. Hoping that if she'll read this, perhaps a kindle can also fit in for a gift... Merry...

Our friend is kind enough to tour us around Marikina City. And one of the must visit when you're in this city is the Shoe Museum. Marikina is known as the shoe capital of the Philippines. The shoe museum was conceived under the then mayor of Marikina, Bayani Fernando in 1998. The museum was a former arsenal and detention cell during the Fil-Am war. At present, it houses shoes of famous personalities, former presidents, celebrities, senators and more. It is also the home of the worlds largest pair of shoes, certified by the Guinness Book of World records. The museum Custodian gracious shared with us how the shoe industry in Marikina started. Old sewing machines and wooden patterns was prominently displayed. Highlight of the display is the famous shoe collection of the then First Lady, Mrs. Marcos. Entrance fee is collected upon...

Recently renovated, now open every day from 8-5 pm. There is so much you can say about shoes and its history in marikina, but half of this museum is a glorified marcos shrine. Imelda isnt even marikenya, and there wasnt a discussion of which of those sickening hundred pairs of shoes of a supposedly public servant were sourced from marikina.

I would have preferred to learn about the history of the industry, famous shoemakers past and present, current filipino marikina brands. now even the tarp of the timeline of the shoe industry is gone. Some Interesting parts remain, like shoes of various filipino personalities, and modern award winning marikina made shoes from recent contests on the second floor. But know that you 50 pesos is for a museum where more than half the space is marcos...