The "Ruby Slippers" are a pair of iconic shoes worn by the character Dorothy Gale in the classic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. These bright red shoes are enchanted and allow Dorothy to return home to Kansas from the magical land of Oz. The slippers are a symbol of hope and the power of believing in oneself. Originally, in L. Frank Baum's book, the shoes were silver, but the film's creators chose a vibrant ruby color to take advantage of the new Technicolor technology. The Ruby Slippers have since become a significant part of American pop culture, representing the journey of self-discovery and the importance of home.