Why do you see pairs of shoes hanging by the laces from power lines? [1]
Why do people hang pairs of shoes from power lines?] [2]
Are sneakers dangling from power lines a symbol of gang activity? [3]
Legend: Old running shoes hanging from trees and power lines are 'gang signs.' [4]
"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 [6]
Shoes leave students' footprints on electrical lines [7]