Future Now Public Talk with Elizabeth Semmelhack

Elizabeth Semmelhack, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum, is one of the best-known shoe historians today. Hear directly from Semmelhack about why shoes matter, what they say about us as wearers, and how designers are revolutionizing what we will put on our feet tomorrow.

About the exhibition:

Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks explores how cutting-edge technologies, unexpected materials, and new ideas are transforming footwear today. The exhibition showcases designs that tackle industrial-age challenges while embracing post-industrial opportunities—from sneakers made with mushroom leather and reclaimed ocean plastics to digital shoes crafted for the metaverse.