Inspired by the containers that stored the footwear collections, the building features a tilted roof that resembles a lid on top of a shoebox. The walls are clad in limestone, responding to the changing weather conditions. On sunny days, the natural light animates the interior stone walls and casts bold lines across the flat surface.

Inside, the three-storey building includes permanent and temporary exhibits, highlighting the history and social significance of shoes across continents worldwide.
With storage vaults and display cases, the museum preserves and presents a comprehensive collection of footwear with cultural significance, from beaded moccasins to cowboy boots to couture heels.