Bata Shoe Museum Curator and author Elizabeth Semmelhack joins Shoe-In to discuss the origins of the iconic museum and some of the amazing and interesting stories behind the museum’s 13,000 artifacts.

Jasmine jumps in for her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment as she explores the rising popularity of gold shoes.

Some examples:

Nike Classic Cortez

Adidas Superstar

Nike Air Max 97

Elizabeth’s Books:

Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture

Shoes: The Meaning of Style

Heights of Fashion: A History of the Elevated Shoe