Sunday, May 24, 2009

Marikina Shoe Museum

It's just fitting that Marikina City, being popularly known as the shoe capital of the Philippines , houses the Shoe Museum.   Where else could you find an annual Sapatos Festival (Sept. 9), a fully motorized running high heel, giant shoes in the middle of the river and home of the world's largest shoes (Marikina Riverbanks) than in Marikina !

Located along JP. Rizal St. and just across the Our Lady of the Abandoned Church is the Shoe Museum.   The museum holds shoes of several famous people including a pair of shoes from each president of the Philippines in chronological order.   Other shoes note worthing are those of celebrities, ambassadors, political figures and even traditional shoes from several countries.   On the 2nd floor, you'll read history about shoe making including life-size mannequins depicting the art of shoemaking.  You'll also find some unusual shoe sizes like one being 3 feet long.   

The main bulk of shoes on display was contribued by former first lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos... 749 pairs to be exact.   You'll see all different kinds of shoes she owned for different occasions.  Shoes both made in Marikina and made abroad with different brands, styles, shapes and colors are all on display.   A huge portrait of Imelda is also hanging above serving as a mini-shrine for her shoe collection below.

Entrace to the Museum is P20. for Marikina residents and P40. for non-residents.   Unfortunately, picture and video taking inside the museum is not allowed.  The museum is open from Mondays through Saturdays from 9am till 5pm.

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11 comments:

  1. I am a victim of your unreliable shoes. (Marikina She Exchange.(MSE)) I ordered a sandal worth P595.00 but I was very very very disappointed when my order arrived because its so unbelievable that the sandal that was delivered was a repaired one because I can see clearly with my eyes the rugby they use in repairing the said sandal. It doesn't look like a brand new one, instead it is looks like it was being repaired by a Grade 1 kid. I think MSE is a big shoe company but why they fool people that way. The worst thing is, the dealer said, I can't give back the said sandal though it doesn't worth the price. There are many victims here in Baguio city but I was only the one who had the chance to comment on your site. The dealers of MSE here always tell that it's not their fault, they said it's the company. Please make amendments in your rules. Customers should have the right to return the goods if doesn't worth enough and just like my case...
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  2. @Anonymous: Sorry to hear your unfortunate experience. As far as I know, the Marikina Shoe Museum though has no affiliation with the Marikina Shoe Exchange. The shoes displayed in the museum are all old and historical. You can try to take it up directly with the MSE.

    I also suggest that if you can find a pair of shoes that's the closest possible design and feel to the pair you like, then buy it, as opposed to having a custom-made pair. I only say this based on your experience so you could see the actual pair of shoes before even deciding to buy it or not.

    The Marikina Riverbanks mall also has a wide array of Marikina shoes at lower prices. You could check them out there:
    Marikina Riverbanks mall
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  3. can i bye shoes worn by imelda marcos?
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  4. The shoes in the museum are not for sale, only for display.
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  5. Why is it that visitors can't take pictures inside? That is such a turn-off since most travelers are bloggers. I wish taking photos was okay however limited to not being able to use flash. Some even more classy museums like the one inside RCBC Plaza do allow taking pictures although limited to certain items only.
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  6. what is your contact number?
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  7. The museum is nice but very small. I had to pay 50 Pesos although this website says only Php40 for non-residence. The entire exhibit took about 15 minutes. I wouldn't take a trip to go there but a nice quick stop in you're already in the area.
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  8. I haven't really seen that museum. I think it's the only place in the Philippines that has that kind of museum. It looks good to be there.

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  9. Can help me plssssssss........ Can you give me the programs of Marikina Shoes Exchange... plss I need it this week..
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  10. I read this blog earlier at first I was worried that I won't be able to take pictures inside the museum but luckily we went there this afternoon, the staff allowed us to take unlimited pictures! Awesome!
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  11. Ruthie, that's good. Cause a couple of years back, they didn't allow photography.
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