Toronto Raptors Game-Worn Sneakers on View at the Bata Shoe Museum

July 12, 2019

On June 13, the Toronto Raptors made history by winning their first NBA Championship in franchise history. As the City of Toronto and Canada continue to celebrate this extraordinary achievement, the Bata Shoe Museum is excited to announce that sneakers belonging to members of the 2018-2019 team are on view beginning today in the Behind the Scenes exhibition on the main floor.

Generously on loan to the Bata Shoe Museum from the Toronto Raptors, the sneakers on view include those worn by Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry, Danny Green, Serge Ibaka, Marc Gasol, Norman Powell and Fred VanVleet during the 2019 NBA playoffs. Canadian Rapper and Raptors Global Ambassador, Drake, also has a pair of sneakers currently on view in the gallery.

Visitors will be able to see the sneakers until September 18, 2019. Following the display, they will be auctioned off in support of MLSE Foundation; a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of youth by building facilities, giving to sustainable programs and empowering youth through sports and recreation. Auction details to follow at a later date.

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Written by: Vipology Staff Writer

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