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

A guest in the house (…), what about 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. in 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 wishes of the host.

What are the advantages of wearing shoes around the house?

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

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

The other side of the coin

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

Things get complicated when a small child lives in the house. Curiosity of the world and discovering it by crawling and putting everything in the mouth can 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 is also dangerous for some allergens. It will be much wiser to keep them at a distance!

Better floor condition

What's more, wearing everyday shoes around the house can drastically affect the condition of parquet and laminate flooring. Although pointed heels seem to be the most problematic in this regard, scratches on the floor can also appear from tiny pebbles that get stuck in the sole of any other shoe. To prevent this, it is better to change your shoes to slippers or leave your feet bare when 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 among your favorites, you will certainly not be satisfied with this fact. To save yourself the nerves, motivate the other household members to take off their shoes immediately after crossing the threshold of the apartment.

Get the experts' opinion

There are many opinions on the legitimacy of wearing shoes around the house, 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!

There may be infectious agents on the soles of shoes that cause unpleasant and difficult to treat infections. Scientists also warn of toxins from asphalt, as well as chemicals and animal feces found in polluted 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 prioritize your physical and mental health, simply stop wearing shoes around the house. Believe us, even a good footstep on the doormat will not help you get rid of all the dirt that you will finally bring into the apartment on the sole.

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

Thanks to this, you will feel cozy, absorb the shocks caused by walking on hard surfaces and simply relax in the privacy of your home. Wondering what to look for when buying slippers? You will find all the most important information on this subject in our guide.

Foot support

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, the placement of which in slippers often borders on a miracle. 

Although some people think feet were made for barefoot walking, it is worth remembering that this applies to natural surfaces such as grass, earth or sand. The floor in the house is hard, and moving around without shoes can cause a variety of ailments.   

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