Why Nessarose's Slippers Are Silver (& Not Ruby) in 'Wicked: For Good'

The ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are an iconic film prop, so why aren't they in 'Wicked'?

How Nessarose's Silver Shoes Take on a Bigger Role in ‘Wicked: For Good' - And Why They Aren't Red

The original "The Wizard of Oz" film famously features ruby red slippers.
Reader's Digest

Here’s Why the Famed Ruby-Red Slippers Are Silver in the Wicked Movie

There's something afoot in this prequel to The Wizard of Oz! We're off to find the answers. There’s a reason why a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in The Wizard of Oz was recently valued ...
USA Today

Why aren't there ruby slippers in the new 'Wicked' movie?

Spoiler alert! The following story contains major plot details about movie musical "Wicked: For Good." Never mind a horse of a different color. What's going on with Dorothy's slippers? In "Wicked: For ...