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TikTok’s “Shoe Theory” Will Make You Rethink Certain Christmas Gifts

Sneakerheads, beware.

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TikTok’s “Shoe Theory” Will Make You Rethink Certain Christmas Gifts

Sneakerheads, beware.

Mita Sneakers x Nike Air Max Light Keiji Salmon sole__assassin TikTok’s latest trend called the “Shoe Theory,” gifting shoes is a bad omen.

The trend began when one TikTok user revealed she bought her partner “$65 USD Crocs,” — and he broke up with her right om3453-297. Now, if you’re thinking “of course I would break up with someone who bought me Crocs,” this is not an isolated event. Apparently, this is happening with all types of shoe gifts around the holidays. The TikTok #ShoeTheory hashtag officially has over 11 million views — but we’ve learned the trend didn’t begin on TikTok.

This shoe is actually an Chinese camper green sneaker Chinese New Year is a bad omen. The word “shoe” is similar to the terms “evil” and “rough” in Mandarin and Cantonese. Essentially, you’re not only asking them to walk out of your life but giving them the means to do so.

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