Ybor Shoe-Licker

The Ybor Shoe-Licker is an urban legend referring to an individual residing in the city of Ybor in the Tampa area of Florida, US. The Shoe-Licker has been proven to be a real person.

Description:
The Ybor Shoe-Licker was sometimes described as "creepy," however many witnesses also claim to be on friendly relations with the person. In most encounters, he would approach a person in a public space, ask them about their shoes, request for them to lift the shoe and show him the bottom, and then drop to his knees and begin licking the bottom of the shoe.

The Shoe-Licker's true name is stated by several witnesses who claim to know him to be Jamie.

History:
Little is known about the Shoe-Licker. His true identity is unknown, though several sources state his first name is Jamie. In one of the videos that show him in public, when asked about why he was licking shoes, he states that "it's a fetish". There are no hints as to when he started.

The Shoe-Licker is infamous within Ybor, and some even see him as the city's mascot. He is stated to run a Facebook page for fans, but said page could not be found.

Popular Culture:
The company Ybor Brewing released the "Shoe Licker IPA" as an homage to the Shoe-Licker as a staple in Ybor.