You're both in and outside of me; You guide me but don't ride me; I can make a statement with a tongue but no mouth. What am I?

Why this works

This riddle cleverly plays with the various roles that shoes can take. The phrase "You're both in and outside of me" refers to how shoes are worn on the feet (inside) while also being outside in the world. "You guide me but don't ride me" suggests that shoes help direct our movement but are not something we ride like a vehicle. Finally, "I can make a statement with a tongue but no mouth" refers to the part of a shoe called the tongue, which is essential for fitting but, of course, doesn’t speak like a mouth. Together, these clues reveal the multifaceted role of shoes in our lives!