No single explanation fits every case, but here are the most common beliefs people share:
1. Marking Territory (Gang or Group Symbol?)
Belief: Some think shoes on wires show gang presence or areas where drugs are sold.
Most groups avoid obvious signs that would draw attention — they prefer to stay unnoticed.
Verdict: Might happen in very rare cases, but mostly a myth repeated over time.
2. A Rite of Passage or Celebration
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