The Bata Shoe Museum was not on my original itinerary when I went to Toronto, but my goodness, was I so happy that I ended up going. My friend and I passed it in the car, and we decided that if we had time, we would check it out. WE HAD TIME!
We were able to use our student ID's to get a discounted rate, and we spent a nice part of the afternoon surrounded by shoes! It does sound girly or lame, but I really learned a lot! I have a soft spot for fashion history, so to learn about the history of something that has become so basic and everyday for us was quite cool. My favorite part of the museum was their special exhibit, Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture. All of these sneakers from every era were in glass cases, and you were able to experience how sneakers started as something very practical and became a fashion commodity.
Overall, this was a great museum that I would encourage you to visit! If you want a good deal on a ticket, use a student ID or going during special hours!