The Meaning Behind Shoes Strung Up On A Power Line

Another theory is that seeing sneakers on power lines is a form of bullying. I can think of at least two movies where neighborhood bullies steal a kid’s shoes and throw them up, leaving the kid barefoot. While I’d like to think this theory isn’t widely true, I’m sure there have been instances over the years where this has happened.

The most common theory (and the one I personally believe) is that people throw sneakers onto power lines “just because.” Maybe it’s simply a fun thing to do with an old pair of shoes. And like many behaviours, once people see the first pair tossed up, others follow. To me, this is just an example of kids being kids.