Shoes are a relatively common motif in dreams. Their interpretation can be positive or negative, depending on the context in which the dream took place.
Scroll down to find out the detailed interpretation of your dream.
Dream about new shoes
If you see new shoes in a dream, that warns of sickness. One of your family members may be stressed out constantly, which will result in health problems, but not serious ones.
That will be an important lesson for your whole family and a sign that you need to slow down and take care of yourself.
You will change your lifestyle which will help them recover quickly.
An old shoes in a dream
When you dream of old shoes, that is a warning that someone will trick you. You have been probably saving money for a long time for something that will be useful to you.
If you are planning on buying property or a car, the seller will not be completely honest so you may inherit their mortgage or other debts that they have fallen into.
Dream meaning of tight shoes
Dreaming of tight shoes means that you will face troubles. You will have an argument with family members during which some harsh words will be said, so your relationship will not be the same anymore.
You will have a hard time being under the same roof as them, so you will make an effort to become independent to be able to leave.
To see ripped or worn-out shoes
If you dream of ripped shoes, it means that love is not returned to you.
At first, you believed that your attention and kindness would make your loved one realize how much you mean to them, but your relationship has become even worse and every attempt to win them over will be unsuccessful.
You will have to seriously think about the point of all of that and ask yourself if you should continue investing in a relationship in which love is not mutual.
Wearing uncomfortable shoes in a dream
Dreaming of wearing uncomfortable shoes symbolizes an argument in your relationship or marriage.
The reason for it may be jealousy that your partner feels for the opposite sex in your surroundings.
You will have many arguments on that topic, but they will continue to act the same, even though you will try to persuade them that there is no reason for such behavior.
Dreaming of putting on or taking off shoes
If you dream of putting on or taking off shoes, that symbolizes pleasant experiences. You are trying to enjoy small things that make your day better.
Those things can be a conversation with people dear to you, a walk through a park, hobbies, etc.
You believe that life is made out of small things and you don’t pay attention to problems.
The symbolism of dirty shoes
When you see dirty shoes in your dream, it means that you will experience troubles because of reckless decisions.
Be careful when choosing friends or associates, because someone is trying to trick you or use your trust.
On the other hand, this dream can suggest that you have made too many wrong choices in your life.
Buying shoes in a dream
Dreaming of buying shoes means that you will change your negative opinion about someone or something.
It is also possible that you will realize that you are too self-critical, so you will decide to think more positively.
If you are planning on moving to another city or state, now is the right time to take that step.
Dreaming of selling shoes
If you are dreaming of selling shoes, it means that you are ready to invest a lot of time and effort into achieving your goals.
You have probably decided to do a job that you don’t love, to make enough money to enjoy something that you love. You are ready to make sacrifices for a higher cause.
Be careful, because you could miss some beautiful and important moments in your private life because of work.
Stealing shoes in a dream
When you are dreaming of stealing shoes, that symbolizes expenses. It is possible that your car or some house appliance will break down.
Considering that you haven’t planned such an expense in your monthly budget, the repair will have to wait until next month.
If, however, you are dreaming that someone stole shoes from you, it means that you will miss the opportunity for success regarding business or private life because of recklessness.
This can happen even if you are a careful person by nature. That will teach you an important lesson which is not to wait for a chance to be offered to you but to create it by yourself.
Dreaming of losing shoes
If you dream of losing a shoe and not being able to find it, it means that you have a hard time understanding what you want from life.
You are at a crossroads and you know that you can’t continue like that and that it is time to make a big decision.
On one hand, you want a change and progress, but on the other, you are afraid that you will fail to achieve that.
If, however, you are dreaming of losing both shoes, your subconsciousness may be warning you that you have forgotten to do something important.
It is possible that you didn’t remember an important date or that you forgot to say your best wishes to a friend or family member who just had a birthday.
To forget to put on shoes
Dreaming of forgetting to put on shoes symbolizes a lack of self-esteem. You have probably tried to be someone you are not, to make someone like you.
You have changed some habits and beliefs and conclude that you have lost your identity.
As soon as you accept that and start working on yourself for yourself instead of others, you will gain back damaged self-esteem.
Interpretations of dreams depend on the color of the shoes you dream of as well.
So, for example, people usually dream of black shoes since they wear them the most in real life. Black shoes in a dream symbolize security, peacefulness, and stability in your professional life.
White shoes symbolize a new beginning that can be related to both your private and business life. You will probably make an important decision which you will not be sorry for.
If you dream of wearing red shoes, that can have multiple meanings depending on the sex of a dreamer.
When a man dreams of red shoes, it means that someone will ask him for advice because they appreciate the professionalism and experience that he has.
If, however, a woman dreams of red shoes, that is a warning that she is trying to attract the opposite sex’s attention the wrong way.
When you are dreaming of brown shoes, it means that you are taking your life too seriously. You are focused on business success, the right decision-making, and your desire to do everything right.
You will have to make peace with the fact that you are not perfect and start enjoying life a little.
Silver shoes symbolize creativity and imagination, while gold ones represent business success.
The meanings of dreams can be simpler. If you have recently bought shoes, that have made an impression on you.
Another possibility is that your shoes are uncomfortable or that they are ripped, so the unpleasant situation has affected your subconsciousness.
Definition of shoes
Shoes are footwear that protects human feet.