Call: do you know who stuck their shoes to this pole in Rokkeveen?

We regularly encounter striking issues in Zoetermeer. Because why do the Potato Men have a golden nose or why are there explanations under street signs sometimes and sometimes not? This time we’re asking for your help: who stuck their old shoes on a post in Rokkeveen?

We have a section at indebuurt for these remarkable things mysteries. To this end, we select Zoetermeer riddles and issues to share with our readers. Sometimes we ask for your help!

Six pairs of shoes and a hat

The pole is located at the intersection of Vierde Stationsstraat and Edelsteensingel. Six pairs of used shoes hang from the pole and the top of the pole is fitted with a straw hat. It looks just like a man when you look at this street scene from a distance!

Throw worn-out shoes in the tree

Hanging used shoes in trees is not an unknown scene in Zoetermeer. For example, you see used sports shoes hanging in the trees in the park in the middle of the Stadshart. But also opposite the Funsport van Vliet surf shop at Lange Land. It is a worldwide phenomenon to throw old, worn-out shoes into trees or high-voltage cables. Just tap #shoefiti on Instagram and you will come across all kinds of things.

Submit your tip

Sticking shoes to a pole is therefore a different phenomenon. That is why we are looking for the shoe patcher and the reason why he or she did this. We are very curious about the story behind the shoes on the pole. Do you know who the mysterious shoe patcher is, or is it you? Send us an email at [email protected] and we will contact you.