Drugs, gangs, and crime?
According to some, the shoes have to do with territorial conflicts between different criminal gangs. Now you will not see that often in the Netherlands. Another story that goes around a lot is a pair of shoes indicate a place where you can buy drugs. Creepy!
Much more realistic
In the Netherlands, however, there is a good chance that the shoes are just a prank. You will be able to spot the shoes after a night out, especially in student-rich cities. One minute you’re wandering home with your friends, the next you find yourself involved in a shoe-throwing contest.
Of course those shoes don’t belong on such a cable. But there are many things on our high-voltage cables that do belong there! Curious? Then read on.