The shoes featured on this site were selected to explore the process of describing footwear using the DublinCore metadata schema. Handmade/bespoke shoes, mass manufactured, vintage, and new shoes were selected both for their design features as well as for the challenges involved in describing them. For example, the red cut-out sneakers are "orphan works": I bought them on Etsy.com. The seller described the shoes as Made in Spain, but the label/brand is long worn away - only a mysterious "p p" or "d d" (depending on how you view it) remains in the sole of the shoe. My interest in describing the objects and items that make up our everyday lives is what led me to this project, as did my love of shoes.
Featured Item
Black Suedette Block Heel Dress Ghillie Sandal Shoes
Black faux suede (“suedette”) ghillie sandals with front “o-ring” detail, lace-up open styling, and 2.25” inch fabric-covered block heel. Marking on…
Featured Collection
Selections from my shoe collection.
Selections from Madeleine's personal shoe wardrobe. Bespoke handmade shoes. Manufactured shoes. Browse by Item or by Tag. Visit the Exhibit to learn…
Featured Exhibit
Designers and companies
This exhibit presents information about five of the footwear designers featured on this website. Designers and companies featured in this...
Recently Added Items
Neo-Victorian Lace-Up Taupe and Brown Heeled Boots
Handmade boots by Madeleine Fix. Brown leather shoe and taupe leather shaft, with 8-eyelet lace up both sides of the boot with natural tan leather…
Black Low Wedge Ankle Strap Sandals with Turquoise Details
Black leather sandals by Mootsies Tootsies. Geometric t-strap and ankle strap fastened with brass buckle. Low wood wedge heel soled in man-made…
Red Leather Cut-Out Sneakers
Red leather sneakers with cut-out openings at the sides and front. Lace up with red shoelaces. Flat red rubber sole. Label inside is worn out,…