Dreams.
Dreaming of Shoes.


Shoes in dreams are mainly associated with freedom and commitment. Freedom, because we put on our shoes before going anywhere, and commitment is a symbol that comes from classic tales, particularly Cinderella’s story. In the tale, Cinderella attends a party in an elegant carriage, well-dressed thanks to her fairy godmother, where she meets the prince, but she must leave before midnight (since good magic lasts only until then—a symbol seen in many dreams about time). The story goes that Cinderella leaves in a hurry and loses a slipper, which later helps the prince find her again, giving the slipper a symbolism very similar to that of an engagement ring. That’s why seeing a single shoe of the opposite sex in a dream relates to a marriage proposal, with any additional features providing more details about the person interested in us. For example: if it’s a child’s shoe (of the opposite sex), it means the person who likes us has a child; if it’s a worn shoe, it means they are divorced, etc. Other common interpretations about shoes relate to their appearance. Seeing our shoes old or worn out means our situation is difficult; if they’re very childish, we are acting immaturely; new shoes indicate a probable positive change.