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In addition to being synonymous with freedom and emancipation, the sneaker is also generally considered to be provocative and transgressive. They have become a true fashion accessory and play an essential role for brands.
“Sneakers”, “sports shoes”, “plimsolls”... Whatever they’re called—they are revolutionary. Following their creation, various innovations have defined the sneaker market. The cultivation of rubber—a plant material whose properties were already known to the Aztecs- enabled mass production.
Initially associated only with sporting activities, the hip-hop movement soon put them on everyone's feet. Born in the U.S.A, hip-hop made its way to Europe by way of TV, cinema, music, and video games, and it is linked with the emergence of counter-cultures. Sneakers therefore became symbols of the social and cultural expression of certain minorities.
Today everyone wears them: they transcend gender, age, and socio-cultural backgrounds. This exhibition puts them in the spotlight and will immerse you in this colourful world, from its origins to the present day.
But are they actually well-suited to our physical features? To find out, stop by the experimental area to examine your foot, compare it, and learn about one of the major issues in footwear research and development: how to reconcile mass production with fitting every individual’s foot.
Sneakers © Bridgeman Images
Semelle Michelin © Michelin
PCN Photography © Alamy Images
- Monday:
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11:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday:
- Closed
- Wednesday:
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11:00 - 19:00
- Thursday:
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11:00 - 19:00
- Friday:
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11:00 - 19:00
- Saturday:
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11:00 - 19:00
- Sunday:
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11:00 - 19:00
Opening Hours
Exceptional days
- 01 May 2022: Closed
- 14 July 2022: Closed