Shoes off house

[acornfed]

We are a shoes off house. I've grown up that way, I've lived in countries where that is the norm and with small children
And crawling babies I hate the thought of dog mess being trapsed into my house of which there is plenty around.
I am not a clean freak, my house is not full of precious rugs or floors. We just don't like shoes in our house.
Recently a couple of friends have been noticeably offended that we've asked them to take their shoes off (so politely) before they come in.

Why are people like this?

I put my shoes on when I get dressed

Grew up in a shoes off house - we had wall to wall carpet so mum didn't want dirty shoes on the carpets.

I have hard floors downstairs so I don't mind people keeping shoes on downstairs but shoes off to go into bedrooms on my carpets :-)

Also I like to sit with my feet up on the sofa, so that is def a shoes off/slippers on situation!

I grew up in a shoes off house. In my house we are a shoes off upstairs and in the lounge (downstairs) house. The hall and the kitchen are fine for shoes. Visitors are welcomed into whichever they prefer 😁

Definitely no shoes on sofas/beds

I think the consensus is that for a party etc people get trussed up

I think we need to hear more about the sort of parties you go to, Bring!

Just looks and feels so weird to see folk wearing shoes and boots in a house, lived in Asia for a few years and been totally converted.

I find it weird that anyone would go visiting without making sure they've washed their feet and put clean socks on (without holes!) If you're worried your feet still smell, use deodorant or powder on them before socks. Or take a pair of slippers/clean ballet flats in your bag!

It's really rude and disrespectful to keep your shoes on in a shoes-off household. So is having smelly feet or grubby socks!

Aha - it’s a way to ensure people don’t turn up on a whim! No showing up after work and no walking to your house

I find it weird that anyone would go visiting without making sure they've washed their feet and put clean socks on (without holes!)

most bizarre thing I read on here. So do you really expect everyone to go home first, wash their feet, put on fresh socks before coming to see you? I agree it's rude to keep your shoes if you have been told to take them off, but you cannot blame people for the state of their feet when they have a normal life and not always time or will to go home before visiting you. You are not a deity in a temple I am afraid

I wear slippers at home but won't be removing my shoes in someone else's.Reason why some object to removing shoes

It is not comfortable
Your floor does not get cleaned often enough
You may have pets and don't want flees or anything
People with bacteria and foot disease walk on your floors I.e. they are not hygienic
I do not have any foot issues and do not want any
I do not want to see people's feet or smell them

If you have this issues about removing shoes then tell people as you invite them so that they can make an informed decision.