Shoes on Power Lines

Why do you see pairs of shoes hanging by the laces from power lines? 

Why do people hang pairs of shoes from power lines?] 

Are sneakers dangling from power lines a symbol of gang activity? 

Legend: Old running shoes hanging from trees and power lines are 'gang signs.'

"Throwing objects at power lines can cause sparks, stress on lines, damage to conductors and cause power interruptions.

"Like graffiti, there is a cost to the community in time and money to investigate and remove the items from the lines."



Dangling Shoes On Power Lines Are Urban Legend City Crews Start Removing Shoes

Shoes leave students' footprints on electrical lines