They turn-up in pairs, often neatly placed one beside the other. They are left on trash cans rather than in them, and in places where they will be easily found. They seem to be abandoned with the hope that someone else will be able to use them.
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Abandoned Shoes 1
18th Street
Chicago
Abandoned Shoes 2
Michigan Avenue Bridge
Chicago
Abandoned Shoes 3
18th Street
Chicago
Abandoned Shoes 4
Peoria and 18th Street
Chicago
Abandoned Shoes 5
Halsted and 14th Street
Chicago
Abandoned Shoes 6
Navy Pier
Chicago
Abandoned Shoes 7
Halsted Street, south of Canalport
Chicago
Abandoned Shoes 8
State and Randolph
Chicago
Abandoned Shoes 9
Chinatown elevated station
Chicago
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