A Hadith mentions that a man's shoe, whip and wild animals will speak.

Answer

The Hadith pertaining to wild animals, the shoe and the whip speaking is authentic. Whatever figurative meanings have been ascribed to this Hadith are baseless. It is pure speculation and personal opinion. We are not aware of the actual meaning of the Hadith. It is best to accept it in the literal sense. Very close to Qiyaamah, the reality stated in the Hadith will materialize. And, Allah knows best.