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Marikina revives Guinness World Record giant shoes

Published Jun 9, 2026 08:15 am
To preserve its cultural heritage, the Marikina City government has brought back into public view the newly restored iconic giant shoes, recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s largest.
MARIKINA’S GIANT SHOES BACK IN VIEW — Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro, joined by First District Rep. Marcelino ‘Marcy’ Teodoro, city officials, and employees, unveiled the newly restored giant shoes at City Hall on Monday, June 8. Recognized by Guinness World Records in 2002 as the world’s largest shoes, the iconic footwear continues to symbolize Marikina’s shoemaking heritage and its reputation as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines. (Photos from Marikina LGU)
MARIKINA’S GIANT SHOES BACK IN VIEW — Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro, joined by First District Rep. Marcelino ‘Marcy’ Teodoro, city officials, and employees, unveiled the newly restored giant shoes at City Hall on Monday, June 8. Recognized by Guinness World Records in 2002 as the world’s largest shoes, the iconic footwear continues to symbolize Marikina’s shoemaking heritage and its reputation as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines. (Photos from Marikina LGU)
MARIKINA’S GIANT SHOES BACK IN VIEW — Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro, joined by First District Rep. Marcelino ‘Marcy’ Teodoro, city officials, and employees, unveiled the newly restored giant shoes at City Hall on Monday, June 8. Recognized by Guinness World Records in 2002 as the world’s largest shoes, the iconic footwear continues to symbolize Marikina’s shoemaking heritage and its reputation as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines. (Photos from Marikina LGU)
MARIKINA’S GIANT SHOES BACK IN VIEW — Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro, joined by First District Rep. Marcelino ‘Marcy’ Teodoro, city officials, and employees, unveiled the newly restored giant shoes at City Hall on Monday, June 8. Recognized by Guinness World Records in 2002 as the world’s largest shoes, the iconic footwear continues to symbolize Marikina’s shoemaking heritage and its reputation as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines. (Photos from Marikina LGU)
On Monday, June 8, Marikina Mayor Marjorie Ann Teodoro, together with city officials and employees, unveiled the restored giant shoes at city hall, announcing that they will be temporarily displayed there to make them more accessible to residents and visitors.
“For now, we have placed the shoes for display at city hall since it’s more convenient and accessible for people to see Marikina’s world-renowned shoes,” she said.
With Marikina known as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines, Teodoro said preserving cultural heritage helps safeguard the history, traditions, and achievements that shape a community’s identity and collective memory.
“Our cultural heritage tells the story of who we are and where we came from. By preserving it, we ensure that future generations can appreciate the traditions, achievements, and values that helped shape Marikina,” she said.
The mayor also encouraged visitors from other cities to visit the city hall to see the giant shoes and urged Marikeños to take pride in their heritage as shoemakers.
MARIKINA’S GIANT SHOES BACK IN VIEW — Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro, joined by First District Rep. Marcelino ‘Marcy’ Teodoro, city officials, and employees, unveiled the newly restored giant shoes at City Hall on Monday, June 8. Recognized by Guinness World Records in 2002 as the world’s largest shoes, the iconic footwear continues to symbolize Marikina’s shoemaking heritage and its reputation as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines. (Photos from Marikina LGU)
MARIKINA’S GIANT SHOES BACK IN VIEW — Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro, joined by First District Rep. Marcelino ‘Marcy’ Teodoro, city officials, and employees, unveiled the newly restored giant shoes at City Hall on Monday, June 8. Recognized by Guinness World Records in 2002 as the world’s largest shoes, the iconic footwear continues to symbolize Marikina’s shoemaking heritage and its reputation as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines. (Photos from Marikina LGU)
MARIKINA’S GIANT SHOES BACK IN VIEW — Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro, joined by First District Rep. Marcelino ‘Marcy’ Teodoro, city officials, and employees, unveiled the newly restored giant shoes at City Hall on Monday, June 8. Recognized by Guinness World Records in 2002 as the world’s largest shoes, the iconic footwear continues to symbolize Marikina’s shoemaking heritage and its reputation as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines. (Photos from Marikina LGU)
MARIKINA’S GIANT SHOES BACK IN VIEW — Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro, joined by First District Rep. Marcelino ‘Marcy’ Teodoro, city officials, and employees, unveiled the newly restored giant shoes at City Hall on Monday, June 8. Recognized by Guinness World Records in 2002 as the world’s largest shoes, the iconic footwear continues to symbolize Marikina’s shoemaking heritage and its reputation as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines. (Photos from Marikina LGU)
Originally crafted by a nine-member team from Colossal Footwear in October 2002, the 18-foot-long leather shoes earned recognition from Guinness World Records as the largest pair of shoes in the world that same year.
“Since then, the giant shoes have become one of Marikina’s most recognizable landmarks, symbolizing the city’s shoemaking industry,” the local government said.
However, over the years, the shoes became delaminated and sustained damage from the massive flooding caused by Typhoon Ondoy in 2009 and Typhoon Ulysses in 2020, prompting their removal from public display for repair, restoration, and rehabilitation.
The latest restoration was undertaken by the city government of Marikina, in partnership with local shoe manufacturer C-Point and the Philippine Footwear Federation, Inc. (PFFI).
The local chief executive also underscored the city government’s continuing efforts to preserve local heritage and strengthen civic pride.
“Heritage gives us a sense of identity and reminds us of the values that shaped our city. But remembering the past is only meaningful if it helps guide the future,” Teodoro said.
“Our task today is to build on that legacy and create greater opportunities for future generations of Marikeños,” she added.

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