The Meaning Behind Shoes Strung Up on a Power Line – What Does It Really Mean?

You’ve seen them:
A pair of old sneakers, boots, or flip-flops, dangling from a power line or telephone wire, swinging gently in the wind like urban fruit.

It’s a common sight in cities, towns, and neighborhoods across the U.S. and beyond. But what does it mean?

Is it a gang sign? A memorial? A rite of passage?
Or just …

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