For many cultures not wearing shoes indoors isn't a new thing.
In Japan and many other Asian countries it is considered rude and disrespectful to wear outdoor shoes indoors. Stemming from practical necessity in order to keep tatami matting and bedding that sits on them free from outdoor dirt - it has now become a tradition.There are also green issues that come into play as well as more esoteric reasons around creating a comfortable, calm environment.
At Houseshoes we have noticed the growing trend in western cultures for adopting the habit of removing shoes and putting on lightweight slippers at home. As the world becomes more global in its outlook cultures are cherry picking the best traditions from others to incorporae into there lives. Once people experience the difference wearing houseshoes slippers
Over the next few posts I am going to address some of the reasons both practical and cultural as to why people put on a pair of house slippers when entering the home.
