🥿 The Meaning Behind Shoes Hanging on Power Lines – What Does It Really Mean? ⚡🧵

Sometimes, it’s just for fun.

Teenagers might do it out of curiosity, boredom, or friendly competition.

It can be about skill — how high can you throw them?

 Many shoes end up there simply because someone wanted to see if they could make it happen.

5. Symbol of a Fresh Start

Rumor says throwing your old shoes means you’ve moved on from something — maybe a bad habit, an old job, or a tough time.

 It’s like saying, “I’ve let go of the past. These shoes carried me there — now I’m moving forward.”

Though inspiring, this idea is more symbolic than common.

6. Landmark or Secret Marker

Some people say it’s a way to mark a place — a friend’s house, a hangout spot, or a party location.

 Think of it as a low-tech way to say, “You’re here.”

7. Street Art or Urban Folklore

For some artists, hanging shoes is creative expression — turning everyday items into public art.

Others see it as modern folklore — a mysterious habit passed through generations.

 Whatever the reason, it’s now part of the visual story of city life.

 How Do the Shoes Get Up There?

Most often, people:

• Tie the shoelaces together and toss them over the wire

• Use a weighted string or fishing line

• Or throw one shoe at a time and tie them midair (a tricky move!)

Sometimes, workers remove them during maintenance — but new pairs always seem to appear.

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