Shoes

Psychological (Freud)

Shoes embody the stance with which one walks through life and the readiness to set out on one's own path; new shoes can mirror stepping into an unfamiliar role. In depth psychology they sometimes also carry a veiled erotic meaning, symbolizing desire and union.

Oriental reading

In Oriental-Islamic interpretation shoes often stand for travel, for a spouse or life-partner, and for the station that supports a person; new, well-fitting shoes promise a good union or a successful departure. Losing a shoe warns of separation, loss, or the failure of an undertaking, as recorded by Ibn Sirin.

Objects

Dream interpretation is for self-reflection and entertainment — it is not a medical or psychological diagnosis.