Last night while driving through Rochester, I caught something in my headlights that made my stomach drop — a long, eerie line of children’s shoes, neatly arranged along the edge of the woods.
At first glance, it looked like something straight out of a horror movie. Tiny sneakers, muddy sandals, and worn-out boots — all lined up, perfectly spaced, stretching along the roadside in the darkness. I honestly froze for a second, wondering if I should call someone or just keep driving.
The Story Behind “Shoe Corner”
Turns out, this wasn’t some creepy ritual after all — it’s local legend.
People from the area chimed in online saying this has been happening for decades. One person explained:
“There was a post locally about someone losing a bin of shoes on that road. The bin was …
Last night while driving through Rochester, I caught something in my headlights that made my stomach drop — a long, eerie line of children’s shoes, neatly arranged along the edge of the woods.
At first glance, it looked like something straight out of a horror movie. Tiny sneakers, muddy sandals, and worn-out boots — all lined up, perfectly spaced, stretching along the roadside in the darkness. I honestly froze for a second, wondering if I should call someone or just keep driving.
The Story Behind “Shoe Corner”
Turns out, this wasn’t some creepy ritual after all — it’s local legend.
People from the area chimed in online saying this has been happening for decades. One person explained:
“There was a post locally about someone losing a bin of shoes on that road. The bin was eventually taken but they left the shoes. Someone arranged them on the side of the road. Lots of people have noticed them, no one’s done anything to clean it up though.”
But others revealed it goes much deeper:
“Shoe Corner became a thing back in the 70s, and people have been doing it ever since. The city cleans it up, but it always fills back up with shoes again.”
You can even see the shoes on Google Street View, and if you scroll through different years, the shoes keep reappearing — like a quiet, local mystery that never quite fades away.
See it for yourself here
A Bit Creepy, A Bit Beautiful
Whether it started by accident or became an unspoken tradition, “Shoe Corner” is one of those eerie yet fascinating spots that make small towns unforgettable. Some say it’s a symbol of good luck, others call it art, and some just think it’s spooky.
Either way, it’s now one more story you’ll never forget about Rochester, NY.
