Others claim it’s linked to gangs marking their territory,
though there’s no solid evidence to support this.
Some believe it’s an act of bullying,
reminiscent of movie scenes where a kid’s shoes are stolen and thrown out of reach.
But the most likely explanation—
and the one that makes the most sense—is simple: people do it for fun.
It’s a quirky tradition passed down from one generation to the next.
Someone sees a pair of sneakers hanging overhead,
wonders if they can do the same,
and before long, another set of shoes joins the collection.
