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IAMBIC Inducted into the MIAMI Shoe Museum

Artist collaborating with IAMBIC speaking inside footwear design exhibit, showcasing creative innovation and cultural impact

IAMBIC is honored to be featured in Innovation Legacies: A Footwear Journey Through Time at the MIAMI Shoe Museum, a research-focused institution exploring how design heritage, craft, and technology shape the future of footwear. The exhibition traces pivotal work across eras and highlights innovations that redefine the relationship between form and function.

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A distinguished collection

Curated by fashion theorist and artist Luis Valenzuela, Innovation Legacies presents an expansive narrative of footwear’s evolution. The exhibition unites work from heritage houses and forward-looking designers who integrate sustainability, data, and technology into modern luxury.


The IAMBIC philosophy

IAMBIC combines smartphone-based 3D scanning and comfort profiling with AI-tailored lastmaking and European craftsmanship. Our debut model, the MODEL T, was recognized as a TIME Best Invention and developed with technology supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation (SBIR Phase II Award).

While traditional maisons established the aesthetic language of luxury, IAMBIC advances that heritage through computational design and precision manufacturing, honoring artisanal techniques while shaping the future of made-to-fit footwear.


Experience the exhibition

Innovation Legacies: A Footwear Journey Through Time runs April 19 to June 21, 2025 at the MIAMI Shoe Museum’s SHOE VAULT space. For visiting hours and tickets, visit the museum’s Exhibitions and Events page.

Artist customizing IAMBIC MODEL T precision-fit shoe with hand-painted design, merging art, craftsmanship, and innovation.

About the MIAMI Shoe Museum

The MIAMI Shoe Museum is a research and exhibition center dedicated to the cultural and technological evolution of footwear. Through its Research Center and SHOE VAULT, it curates projects and educational programs that connect heritage craftsmanship with modern innovation.


About the curator

Luis Valenzuela is a Miami-based artist, fashion theorist, and sustainability advocate. His work bridges wearable art, design history, and environmental practice. As Founder and Director of the MIAMI Shoe Museum, he leads research-centered exhibitions that explore how footwear design reflects culture, technology, and innovation. Valenzuela’s creative vision connects art and science to show how tradition informs future design.


Why this matters for modern luxury footwear

  • Precision fit, not sizing: A 3D scan and comfort profile define geometry unique to each wearer.
  • Craft with data: Portuguese construction informed by AI and biomechanical research.
  • Adaptive design: Sole Print wear feedback improves each future pair.

Explore the shoe featured in this exhibition, the MODEL T. If you’d like guidance before ordering, take the Fit Guide Quiz for personalized fit guidance.


FAQs

What is the MIAMI Shoe Museum?

The MIAMI Shoe Museum is a Miami-based cultural institution that showcases the evolution of footwear through research, materials, and innovation.

How is IAMBIC redefining modern luxury?

IAMBIC merges smartphone scanning and comfort profiling with AI-guided lastmaking and European craft, recognized by TIME Best Inventions and supported by the NSF SBIR Phase II Award.

How do I start with IAMBIC?

Ready to order? Visit the MODEL T page to place your order. After checkout, complete your smartphone Virtual Consultation (three photos per foot and a short comfort profile). Not ready to order? Take the Fit Guide Quiz for personalized fit guidance.


Helpful links

IAMBIC is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or monitor medical conditions.

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