sonlymewalter

yep diabetics are prone to foot infections I believe so shoes / covering up is vital. you don't have to wear them in bed though mate

crocs are comfy

Sherlock Holmes

A nice double poster there sonly. Sorry, but someone took the piss last time I did it (not you admitedly ) but I couldn't resist.

Why can't people go barefoot without comment if they want?

Why can't people wear shoes and socks without comment if they want?

This is the land of nobody giving a shit what you look like - I find that so very relaxing.

Grayling

That depends on the circles you mix in.

Why do so many places have dress codes if no body cares?

Sherlock Holmes

I think I'm too old to go to those places now.

I'm quite happy to dress appropriately if asked to do so and I don't go bearfoot - but that's cos I'm a sook.

Grayling

Too old for bowls and RSL cubs?

sonlymewalter

agreed. I don't care what anyone wears. Its their feet, do what they like

Actually mate I've mixed with people with money and those without and there is no rhyme nor reason as to how they dress in fact the richer the more casual ive found

I just don't get why some people get all worked up cos some people don't want to wear shoes to the supermarket I don't ever go out without shoes as it just doesn't occur to me but I don't give a crap if others do in fact I wish I was more laid back but im not, im anal

I do go barefoot at home though, bloody heathen that I am

One day I might just be a cheeky monkey and try it

Grayling

I was replying to the point that no one cares how you dress.....that is simply untrue.

Look at the dress codes many paces have....look at the ubiquitous corporate clothing many people wear at work.

I even have to wear a tie, for nine months of the year, to get into the member's area at the races....in Queensland!!

In my experience people here care very much what you wear.

It is no different from, and probably worse, than England in that respect.

sonlymewalter

mate the original post was about going barefoot in supermarket or shops - and this is where people don't care. Of course there are some places even most Aussies wouldn't go bare foot. They may be laid back but they're not disrespectful. Who in their right mind would go to work in a suit with no shoes on

Shopping atthe local supermarket or shops barefoot dressed in shorts and t shirt is OK in my book even if I don't do it myself.

it's all about time and place mate as you know

asprilla

hmm. I also don't really care when I see someone walking around barefoot. After all, it is up to them.

But when I see the black soles of their feet, I can't help thinking to myself "tsk, tsk". Come on... do you really think that these folks clean their feet when they get home? Or before they hop into bed ? Of course they don't.

A few years ago, a friend of a friend was barefoot and this was all new to me, having only just recently arrived. I said to him "but doesn't everything get dirty? the carpet, the sofa?" His response was "Oh yeah, everything gets dirty!"

scottishcelts

For me it's the hygiene aspect.

Why on sweet mother earth won't these mingers buy a pair of cheap 2 bucks flip flops???

sonlymewalter

i walk around the house barefoot but wash my feet before I go to bed [shower]. Why would I get into bed with dirty feet? And what makes you think all Aussies who go around barefooted don't get a wash before bed I've no doubt some don't but who gives a crap when we don't get in their bed

sonlymewalter

what is so unhygienic about going barefoot? They don't touch your food with their feet

its not about buying a $2 pair of flip flops - some people just want to be free a bit like skinny dipping

Margaret3

nah, its too cold up there

DeadVim

Fair point, the midges would be a pain too

scottishcelts

Contracting Hepatitis for a start.