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Fabulous Footwear: A Walk Through Fashion and Culture

Home to possibly the world's most famous pair of shoes, the Ruby Slippers, the Smithsonian has more than a few fabulous pairs in the collections.


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Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz

Shoe Boots worn by Phyllis Diller during 1966 USO Christmas Tour

Shoes worn by Celia Cruz

Shoes worn by Willie Mays, San Francisco Giants

High Top Sneakers worn by Jon Provost in the role of Timmy on TV Series Lassie

Vans skateboarding shoe

Ballet shoes, worn by Misty Copeland

Vans skateboarding shoes

Tap shoes worn by Ann Miller

Boots, worn by Ric Flair

Cowboy Boots worn by Phyllis Diller

Snowboard boots worn by Hannah Teter during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games

Vans skateboarding shoes

Vans skateboarding shoes

Shoe Boots worn by Phyllis Diller

Baseball Shoes, worn by Rickey Henderson, New York Yankees

Shoes worn by Al Kaline, Detroit Tigers

Parade shoes worn by swimmer Jane Swagerty (Hill) at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Olympics

Travel shoes worn by swimmer Jane Swagerty (Hill) at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Olympics

Tap Shoes, worn by Jeni LeGon

Pair of shoes from Grizabella costume used in the musical Cats

Boots worn in Broadway production of Kinky Boots

Shoes worn in the Broadway Show A Chorus Line

Boots worn as part of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader uniform, 2016

NIke skate shoes worn by professional skateboarder Leo Baker

Shoes worn in Broadway Show A Chorus Line

Pair of Boots worn by Lucy Lawless in the role of Xena on the TV Series Xena: Warrior Princess

Anthony Van England Pro Model Vans shoes used by Oscar Loreto Jr. at the 2019 Summer XGames

Shoes worn by Celia Cruz

Shoes worn by Celia Cruz

Shoes, worn by Johnny Puleo

Shoes worn by Celia Cruz

Shoes worn by Celia Cruz

Alexis Sablone pro model skate shoes belonging to Sablone

Nike pro model skate shoes of professional skateboarder Brian Anderson


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