Ultimately, the meaning behind sneakers dangling from power lines varies depending on where you are and who you ask. In some communities, it’s a sign of celebration; in others, a somber marker of something lost. What’s fascinating is how a single visual—simple, common, and oddly haunting—can carry so many interpretations. Whether born out of tradition, rebellion, grief, or humor, those shoes tell a story, even if we can’t always be sure what the story is.
