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In the 2025 sequel, we see how Boq is transformed into the Tin Man, and Fiyero becomes the Scarecrow (both thanks to spells cast by Elphaba, with good intentions), and we also get the arrival in Oz of Dorothy Gale, who is brought there by a storm conjured by Madame Morrible. Dorothy, and her little dog too, plays a crucial role in Wicked: For Good, even though her face is never shown, as, like in The Wizard of Oz, she defeats the Wicked Witch (or so it seems). But even with her limited appearance, there are still some notable changes, especially in terms of her footwear.
Dorothy’s Silver Shoes In Wicked: For Good Are From The Original Book
Dorothy’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz are the most iconic and recognizable movie footwear in history, and the most valuable piece of memorabilia too (one pair sold at auction last year for over $28 million, a record). You’d be forgiven, then, for wondering just why she doesn’t wear them in Wicked: For Good, which instead has her wearing a pair of silver shoes instead (a change first teased in Wicked, but much more prominently on display and a part of the narrative here).
This isn’t just a change to the 1939 movie, but actually restores the original text from author Frank L. Baum. In his 1900 book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, they are indeed silver shoes. This was changed to ruby red for the film adaptation, because it would better show off the Technicolor process that was being used, allowing them to pop more and brilliantly contrasting the yellow brick road. Their broad story purpose (belonging to the Wicked Witch of the East, being given to Dorothy by Glinda, and transporting her home) remained. It did make another alteration, though, as in the movie, they can only be removed once the wearer is dead.
