Why do people throw pairs of shoes into trees, or on power lines?

I heard it has something to do with gangs, or drugs, but I don%26#039;t know. What%26#039;s the deal?

Why do people throw pairs of shoes into trees, or on power lines?
It is a gang thing. It%26#039;s supposed to represent a location where someone was killed.
Reply:If there are a pair of shoes slung over a telephone wire, in Britain, it shows that that area is already occupied by a person, or people, dealing drugs.


It%26#039;s to ward off competition.


Yeah, sometimes if an area has been claimed, the shoes are used to mark the spot of the confrontation, even where someone was killed.
Reply:it is a warning device... telling all middle class people that they should avoid that neighborhood (especially past dark) if at all possible.





it%26#039;s just ghetto that%26#039;s all it is. graffiti, trash in the gutters, and shoes of the phone/power lines.
Reply:Kids did that when I was young about 30 years ago. At that time it was just mischief...perhaps wrapping your old Nikes around a power line means something different these days.
Reply:i aint never heard that gang one but meh depends where you live


for me it was summin u did to sum 1 u dint like to piss em off ha haaa not nice



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Who hangs shoes from trees and why?

The first time I saw lots of worn old shoes hanging from a tree was fairly near a gypsy camp. I thought maybe it was a sign to other gypsies, but then I%26#039;ve seen other %26quot;shoe trees%26quot; that have been nowhere near gypsies ( I think!)

Who hangs shoes from trees and why?
I keep my shoe trees in the closet, with my shoes. In general, when I put the shoes on the shoe trees, the shoes become more comfortable the next time I wear them. It is especially comforting to know that overnight on the shoe tree, the pressure on my bunion is relieved.


As to shoe trees and gypsies, I don%26#039;t eally know. I have only met a few gypsies in my lifetime, and none of them had bunions. So I don%26#039;t know that they would be highly motivated to use shoe trees.


Perhaps the trees to which you make reference are not really shoe trees, but, rather, are trees conveniently placed for recycling...??? If you are so inclined, you might revisit one of the trees. If it is a recycling tree, there should be some sort of a sign, or a green sticker, or something...
Reply:Did you mean to post this here? You have to make sure which Y/a group you post to before you submit. Thanks.


Are you sure you think? Old shoes hang from power lines as a juvenile, pathetic marking of territory. What do you mean by gypsies? Please think and then rewrite your question, because this one needs help to make any sense.



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How do I get tree sap off the bottom of my tennis shoe?

We had some wood delivered and I just stepped in tree sap with my tennis shoes. How do I get it off? I%26#039;d like to avoid ruining the rubber sole if possible. Thanks!

How do I get tree sap off the bottom of my tennis shoe?
You may be able to use goo be gone, which is found at most major superstores like Publix.
Reply:WD-40 might take it off.
Reply:Get an ice-cube and get the sap very cold and peel it off the sole of the shoe. Do it in small sections until it is all gone.
Reply:stick them in the freezer and then once frozen pop it off.



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Do you need a different type of shoe tree if your dress shoes have square toes?

Nope. A standard shoe tree will work just fine for squared-toed shoes.

Do you need a different type of shoe tree if your dress shoes have square toes?
You don%26#039;t need different shoe trees...just different shoes...



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Looking for store that carries plactic shoe trees?

men and women

Looking for store that carries plactic shoe trees?
Try nordstroms
Reply:Maybe at a dollar store. You find everything there.



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If I plant my old shoes, will a shoe tree grow?

IDK, If you have a fungal infection maybe mushrooms will grow. If they are sandals a beech tree might grow. If they are loafers maybe bread fruit.

If I plant my old shoes, will a shoe tree grow?
With your foot fungus - probably not.
Reply:With all the toe jam inside the shoe, you%26#039;d be better off making jelly or preserves! Besides the plant would die from dampening off caused by your foot fungus.
Reply:Yes and plant money and a money tree will grow.
Reply:Probably nothing will ever grow in that spot again.
Reply:no, a cow will grow. you will then have to make your shoes from the leather.
Reply:haha i am laughing my head off but um...thats a good ? haha but just do it to see if something does grow.that sounds like something i wuld do lol
Reply:no! but the neighborhood will prolly smell better!
Reply:No, Im sorry. Only real live thing will grow there.



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What do Trees and Shoe Laces Have In Common?

they are on earth,





shoe laces usually are made from cotton and cotton is nature and so are trees





they both are kind of long lasting





there are lots of them on earth





common





different sizes

What do Trees and Shoe Laces Have In Common?
They both are on Earth


They are both made from or are natural


They both come in white ( there are such things as white trees )
Reply:it%26#039;s a trick question they have nothing in common
Reply:I don%26#039;t know. What kind of a question is this (i.e. what subject, what purpose? -- are you supposed to write a comparison essay, perhaps? If so, think of all the things they have in common: both are longer than they are wide. that%26#039;s about it).





I%26#039;m still wondering why a Raven is like a writing desk.





Ask your teacher if he/she knows the answer to that one; I%26#039;d love to know. (I%26#039;m serious).



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