The Entire Stadium Erupted When Harry Did This with His Shoe – What’s So Special That Only Aussie Fans Understand?

The lights were low. The crowd was buzzing. Perth’s HBF Park was packed wall-to-wall for one of the most anticipated stops on Harry Styles’ Love On Tour in 2023. But nothing — and we mean nothing — prepared fans for what would become the most unforgettable, meme-worthy, and truly Aussie moment of the entire show.

Harry Styles bent down, took off his shoe, filled it with liquor — and drank it. That’s not a typo. That’s a Shoey — and Australians went absolutely wild.
But for fans around the world scratching their heads, here’s the question that broke the internet: Why would one of the world’s biggest pop stars drink from his own shoe? And more importantly — what does it mean in Australia?

SECTION I: The Moment That Made the Entire Stadium Lose Its Mind

It happened mid-show, right after Harry finished performing “Medicine.” The crowd began chanting:
“SHOEY! SHOEY! SHOEY!”

At first, he laughed it off. But then, to everyone’s shock, he leaned down, took off his sneaker, and someone from the crew handed him a drink. What followed was equal parts gross and glorious.
He poured it in. He lifted it high. He drank. And then he said:

“This is one of the most disgusting traditions I’ve ever…” (pauses, laughs)
“I feel like a different person.”
And the crowd? Exploded.
It was raw. It was real. It was so Australian.
The moment was caught on countless fan cams and posted within minutes. The clip trended on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Twitter (#ShoeyStyles) and by sunrise, Harry Styles had inadvertently introduced half the world to a uniquely Down Under tradition.

SECTION II: What Even Is a “Shoey”? And Why Is It a Thing in Australia?

Let’s break it down. A Shoey is exactly what it sounds like — someone drinking beer, wine, or liquor from their shoe. The tradition dates back decades in Australia, particularly in sports and music scenes.

It gained global recognition thanks to Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo, who popularized it during podium celebrations. Now, it’s seen as a badge of honor in Australia.It’s messy, unclean, and downright insane — but it’s also an act of celebration, chaos, and unity. And when celebrities like Harry Styles embrace it? It becomes legendary.

SECTION III: Fan Reactions – “He Gets Us!”

Social media blew up. One fan posted:

“Harry just did a Shoey in front of me. I’ve peaked. Nothing in life will ever top this.”
Another captioned a TikTok clip:
“He may be British, but he’s Aussie now.”
Across Perth, pubs and bars replayed the moment on local news and massive flat-screens, treating it like a historic sporting event. Australian news outlets from The West Australian to news.com.au covered it within hours.

SECTION IV: “I Feel Like a Different Person” – Harry’s Reaction Was Priceless

It wasn’t just the act. It was how casually Harry owned it. After downing the drink, he wiped his mouth, looked at the crowd with half-amusement, half-regret, and muttered:

“I feel like a new man.”
Fans didn’t stop cheering for nearly a full minute. It felt unscripted, spontaneous — the exact kind of realness that makes Harry Styles not just a pop star, but a performer with soul.
He didn’t fake it. He didn’t rehearse it. He just went with the flow — and earned every bit of Aussie respect in return.

SECTION V: It Wasn’t His First Shoey, But It Was the Best One Yet

Diehard fans might remember that Harry also did a Shoey in Sydney during a 2018 tour — but it didn’t go viral the way this one did. The 2023 Perth Shoey had everything:

A bigger crowd

Sharper phone cameras

Louder chants

And a Harry Styles who has grown more fearless and connected with his audience than ever before
This time, it felt like a cultural exchange — one sweaty sip at a time.

SECTION VI: The Shoey Goes Global (and Corporate?)

Now that this moment has gone viral, many are wondering:
Will the Shoey become a permanent part of Harry’s live shows? Some fans are joking that he should release limited-edition Shoey cups or even sign a deal with an Aussie beer brand (Victoria Bitter, where you at?).

And if you think that’s too far-fetched, remember: this is the same artist who turned a watermelon into a cultural reset.

SECTION VII: Why It Mattered – Beyond the Laughs

Yes, it was funny. Yes, it was disgusting.
But at its core, this was a moment of cultural respect. Harry Styles — born in the UK, global in fame — didn’t just play a show in Australia. He embraced one of its strangest and most cherished traditions. He didn’t mock it. He didn’t fake it. He lived it.

And that’s why Aussie fans were proud. Not just screaming for the songs — but cheering for the fact that he cared enough to understand.

CONCLUSION: One Shoe, One Star, One Viral Moment That We’ll Never Forget

When Harry Styles walked onto that stage in Perth, no one expected a Shoey. When he left it, he was more than just a global superstar — he was an honorary Aussie.
The videos will fade. The shoes may rot. But the memory of that sweaty, hilarious, unforgettable Shoey will live on — in concert history and cultural lore alike. So if you’re still wondering why the stadium erupted? Let us put it this way:
You can take Harry out of the UK, but you can’t take the Shoey out of Australia.
And on that night in Perth, the two came together in the most gloriously disgusting way imaginable.