When we were kids we were forever seeing a solitary shoe, especially, for some reason, when we were on holiday. The Tale Of The One Legged Man therefore became a long running family joke/saga.
Gene Weingarten (the man behind Barney and Clyde) did an informal study, examining stray shoes while walking. He discovered they are mostly baby shoes, mostly girl’s shoes, mostly left shoes. His theory is, girl’s shoes are easier to kick off than boy’s shoes (strap vs laces) and left shoes because their right foot is stronger and it’s easier to pop off the left one.
Way back when, I remember seeing a pair of shoes laced together and hanging over a phone wire. I was told that it indicated something about either drug, gang or prostitution in the home in front of the shoe. Don’t have any idea if it was true, but it was also said it was a secret sign that the police didn’t know about yet. Could have just been a prank played by someone who didn’t like shoes or the person that wore them…I do know somebody had to go buy new shoes though.
Early one Sunday morning I was driving down the road and saw a pair of sneakers, socks, jeans, underwear, and a T-shirt. I guess it proves that there’s a fine line between Saturday night and Sunday morning.
It was Sam Winchester’s shoe! He lost his in Season 3 of “Supernatural” when the bad luck happened. Those puppy dog eyes telling Dean, “I lost my shoe” were so sad & funny as hell.
My theory is that it could have fallen out of someone’s gym bag or if they’re moving to another place; out of their suitcase or something. I’ve seen the random shoe alongside highways too. Always wonder what the person’s reaction is when they get to their destination and find one shoe missing. lol
SHIVA over 4 years ago
So Katy, how did the wax job go!!!!
rekam Premium Member over 4 years ago
I think Adam’s on the right track.
Ink blot Premium Member over 4 years ago
Maybe it craves Polish sausage.
catchup over 4 years ago
When we were kids we were forever seeing a solitary shoe, especially, for some reason, when we were on holiday. The Tale Of The One Legged Man therefore became a long running family joke/saga.
Jesy Bertz Premium Member over 4 years ago
Quick kids! Save its sole!
danketaz Premium Member over 4 years ago
Frankly, I find myself more curious about the amount of underwear I bike past on the road.
nosirrom over 4 years ago
Like Simon and Garfunkel there comes a time when you have to go sole-o.
Strod over 4 years ago
NICK IS ALIIIIIIIIVE!!!
bigger Nate over 4 years ago
was it rude? Did it stick it’s tongue out? or was it just lying there like a loafer?
Doctor Toon over 4 years ago
Its a mobile home, a lady and her kids live in it, must have fallen off the house moving truck
julie.mason1 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Where’s the rest of the person?
trainnut1956 over 4 years ago
I have a similar reaction when I see a bra or panties on the side of the road, though it’s more of a “what the heck did I miss?” reaction.
Milady Meg over 4 years ago
Gene Weingarten (the man behind Barney and Clyde) did an informal study, examining stray shoes while walking. He discovered they are mostly baby shoes, mostly girl’s shoes, mostly left shoes. His theory is, girl’s shoes are easier to kick off than boy’s shoes (strap vs laces) and left shoes because their right foot is stronger and it’s easier to pop off the left one.
Jeffin Premium Member over 4 years ago
Was their oatmeal laced this morning. I see more abandoned masks these days than shoes.
karmakat01 over 4 years ago
the BABY AND THE DOGGY ARE BACK!!! THAT’S WHY THERE IS A TRAGEDY!!!
jpayne4040 over 4 years ago
LOL! Shoe-y?!
Jimmyk939 over 4 years ago
“I was a sole survivor” Asia, 1982.
BJIllistrated Premium Member over 4 years ago
Way back when, I remember seeing a pair of shoes laced together and hanging over a phone wire. I was told that it indicated something about either drug, gang or prostitution in the home in front of the shoe. Don’t have any idea if it was true, but it was also said it was a secret sign that the police didn’t know about yet. Could have just been a prank played by someone who didn’t like shoes or the person that wore them…I do know somebody had to go buy new shoes though.
cuzinron47 over 4 years ago
You certainly don’t want to blame their wackiness on you.
richardjohnsonvp over 4 years ago
He was just out looking for his sole mate.
mistercatworks over 4 years ago
Clearly someone got mugged for their rare, collectible right shoe and the left shoe was discarded.
bobpickett1 over 4 years ago
Danial Ricciardo
The Pro from Dover over 4 years ago
Early one Sunday morning I was driving down the road and saw a pair of sneakers, socks, jeans, underwear, and a T-shirt. I guess it proves that there’s a fine line between Saturday night and Sunday morning.
felinefan55 Premium Member over 4 years ago
It was Sam Winchester’s shoe! He lost his in Season 3 of “Supernatural” when the bad luck happened. Those puppy dog eyes telling Dean, “I lost my shoe” were so sad & funny as hell.
Nicole ♫ ⊱✿ ◕‿◕✿⊰♫ Premium Member over 4 years ago
My theory is that it could have fallen out of someone’s gym bag or if they’re moving to another place; out of their suitcase or something. I’ve seen the random shoe alongside highways too. Always wonder what the person’s reaction is when they get to their destination and find one shoe missing. lol
Adam-Stone(Soup) over 4 years ago
Funny kids.