Marikina City is known as the “Shoe Capital of the Philippines.” It is because of its cumulative shoe industry since it has manufactured almost 70% of shoe production in the Philippines. It is also where the world's enormous pair of shoes was made and recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records, which became one of the city's main attractions. Moreover, almost all of Imelda Marcos’ huge collection of footwear are preserved in the Shoe Museum of Marikina City. Some known celebrities and politicians are also displayed in the museum.

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Marikeños are famous for their notable traits that made the shoe industry became very successful. One of which is the dedication and commitment of the shoemakers with their craft which made the shoe-making industry flourish as one of the sources of livelihood in the city. Another trait is innovativeness. This is shown in the varied world-class designs of their shoes. And the third trait is determination. Marikeños have sustained their shoe industry progressively despite the challenges they faced.

How did Marikina Shoe Industry begin? Marikina Shoe Industry started in 1887, when Don Laureano Guevarra, also known as "Kapitan Moy," tried to fix his old pair of shoes from Europe. He examined and learned about it in the hope that he could make his pair of shoes. Thus, he started a little shoe store and started making shoes. In 1898, Americans requested to make military shoes from Marikina, which resulted in expanding the shoe industry in Marikina City.

In 1965, the first-ever Marikina Shoe Trade Fair was held to showcase the shoes made in Marikina City. In 1981, the Marikina Footwear Manufacturers Exporters Association of MAFEA was established to organize a trading commission with the other countries, which became very successful. The first Shoe Festival in Marikina City called "Sapatero Festival" was held in 2002. Every year people come and celebrate the Shoe Festival to bring back the glory that the shoe industry used to have.