About
Dijk en Waard tries to break the Dutch record for setting out shoes on 21 November on and around Stadsplein in Heerhugowaard, during the Sinterklaas parade. The current record is 2,190 shoes.
What to expect
Residents, schools, businesses and visitors try together to break the Dutch record for shoe setting.
- Current record: 2,190 shoes
- Place your own, old or handmade shoes
- You may contribute more than one shoe
- Participating schools can place shoes on Friday 20 November
- At 16:00 the result is announced
- Leftover shoes are recycled by FastFeetGrinded
Questions
When does Dutch Record Shoe Setting start and end?
Dutch Record Shoe Setting runs Saturday, 21 November 2026, 11:00 until 17:00.
Where is Dutch Record Shoe Setting?
Dutch Record Shoe Setting takes place at Schepsels IJscafé, Parelhof 20, Heerhugowaard.
How much are tickets for Dutch Record Shoe Setting?
Dutch Record Shoe Setting is free to enter.
What shoes can I bring?
Your own, old or handmade shoes.
You may contribute more than one shoe.
Can schools take part?
Yes, schools in Dijk en Waard join with Blosse and Allente.
Participating schools can already place shoes on Friday 20 November in winkelcentrum Middenwaard.
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Getting there
Schepsels IJscafé, Parelhof 20, 1703 DT Heerhugowaard, Noord-Holland, NL
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