Wearing shoes around the house – yes or no? Pros and cons of this solution

A guest in the house (...), and what about the shoes?

In the United States, wearing shoes around the house is the norm. Many people do not worry about wearing slippers or slippers dedicated to spending time indoors.

On the other hand, in other cultures (e.g. Japan) such a solution is considered absolutely unacceptable, and not taking off your shoes when visiting family or friends is a clear sign of disrespect.

In the case of Poland, there is no single, generally accepted standard. However, according to the rules savoir-vivre, the guest should comply with the host's wishes.

What are the advantages of wearing shoes around the house?

Wearing shoes in your own home seems to be a less problematic issue. Finally, "freedom in your own house, Tomek"! Are you wondering what are the advantages of wearing shoes in the comfort of your home?

One of them is time saving. When you know you're going to have a busy day filled to the brim with various tasks, you don't want to waste even a minute. For this reason, this solution seems reasonable, especially if you do not run after your dog in the mud and you wash the floors regularly.

The other side of the coin

However, it is worth remembering that just like every stick has two ends, wearing shoes around the house, apart from the obvious advantages, has its disadvantages. One of them are the bacteria that are found on them. Some people believe that during the day each of us touches much dirtier things (e.g. money) and treats this issue leniently. 

The matter becomes more complicated when a small child lives at home. Curiosity about the world and discovering it by crawling and putting everything in your mouth may be associated with serious health problems when household members do not take off their shoes after crossing the threshold of the apartment.

In addition to mud, dirt and bacteria, the surface of shoes also contains allergens that are dangerous for some people. It will definitely be wiser if you keep them at a distance!

Better condition of floors

Moreover, wearing everyday shoes around the house can drastically affect the condition of parquet floors and panels. Although pointy heels seem to be the most problematic in this respect, scratches on the floor may also appear from tiny stones stuck in the sole of any other shoe. To prevent this, it is better to change your shoes for slippers or leave your feet bare after entering the house. 

In addition to the damage that may appear on the floor, be prepared to vacuum and wash the floors more often. Unless these household chores are your favorites, you certainly won't be happy about it. To save yourself some nerves, encourage other household members to take off their shoes immediately after crossing the threshold of the apartment.

Find out what the experts say

There are many opinions on the advisability of wearing shoes at home, but it's time to focus on what experts think about it. Australian researchers took this issue under the microscope and issued a unanimous verdict - wearing shoes around the house is definitely a bad idea!

The soles of shoes may contain infectious agents that cause unpleasant and difficult to cure infections. Scientists also warn about toxins from asphalt, as well as chemicals and animal feces found on contaminated lawns. The researchers' attention was also drawn to the presence of E. Coli bacteria, heavy metals, pesticides and gasoline residues. Nasty, right?

Comfortable slippers and slippers

If you make your physical and mental health a priority, simply stop wearing shoes around the house. Believe us, even a thorough stamping on the doormat will not help you get rid of all the dirt that you will eventually bring into the apartment on the sole.

Fortunately, you will find them in our online store a wide selection of slippers for the whole family. Choose fur slip-on women's slippers and comfortable men's slippers. Also take care of soft slippers for kids with their favorite cartoon characters.

Thanks to this, you will feel cozy, absorb the shocks caused by walking on hard surfaces and simply relax in the comfort of your home. Are you wondering what to pay attention to when buying slippers? All the most important information on this topic can be found in our guide.

Support for the feet

However, it is worth remembering that the feet of older people undoubtedly need additional support to prevent accidents and injuries. Equally important are health problems that require wearing specially profiled insoles, which are often impossible to fit into slippers. 

Although some people believe that feet were created for walking barefoot, it is worth remembering that this applies to natural surfaces such as grass, earth or sand. The floor in the house is hard, and walking without shoes can cause various ailments.   

In some cases, slippers may not be enough. For this reason, it is worth purchasing separate shoes for walking around the house tailored to the user's needs.