A pair of old sneakers, boots, or flip-flops hanging from a power line — swinging slowly in the breeze like strange urban decorations.
It’s a familiar sight across cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the U.S. and around the world.
But what do those shoes actually mean?
Let’s look closer at the stories behind this mysterious tradition — because while there’s no single answer, each pair of shoes tells its own story.
🔍 Common Theories About Shoes on Power Lines
