I have missed it haven't I?

[mummypleeeaaaasseeee]

It's pretty trivial really. I'll try to be quick.
We take our shoes off at home, usually guests do as well, either they just do it or they ask or i might ask nicely.
We have not long ago moved to a new area, I have made new friends, they have been over twice now and both times I didn't ask them to remove shoes and they didn't, i like them I hope we can become good friends but I really would like them to take shoes off next time
So if twice now I have said nothing (both times i somehow missed the moment), how can i say something now without it being awkward! It's too late! Isn't it?
Btw this is not a debate on whether to wear shoes indoors or not to - different homes different rules, i just wish someone would come up with a perfect way of getting people to take their shoes off without any awkwardness! Anyone?

I'm more bothered about my guests/visitors comfort than what might or might not be on their shoes.

I propose a doormat or two.

One outside in front of front door, one just inside. If there is a mat, people wipe their feet.

I'm happiest barefoot at home. I'm happy with shoes off in friends' houses so long as their heating works . Not so much in a new aquaintances house. I would always respect my hosts' wishes but I would I'd feel like a knob in a pair of spa slippers and repulsed by the idea of "visitor slippers".

I'm more bothered about my guests/visitors comfort than what might or might not be on their shoes.

In my case, ALittleMop, I also have to be bothered about the comfort of my neighbours, and it's polite in a flat to take your shoes off to avoid unnecessary clomping noises bothering the people below.

If you must have visitor slippers etc, at least put a chair in your entrance hall. Some people have difficulties bending and taking their shoes on and off. It would be kind to at least provide a seat for them.

We don't wear shoes inside, but I wouldn't dream of asking guests to remove their shoes.

It's just a bloody floor.

Welcome them in, make them feel at home, and the less faffing over shoe removal on arrival, the better.

If you now ask them, you're implying they did the wrong thing before. That's awkward.

If your floor needs to be that immaculate at all times, then that's your issue.

If you were having a fairly formal dinner or house party, it would be a bit weird to have everyone shuffling about in spa slippers.