I’m strictly ‘no-shoe’. I tried the shoe thing and felt so uncomfortable. I keep having to look down to make sure I’m not stepping on cats, toys, etc.
I don’t feel ‘professional’ in my shoes at all. I feel very insecure with my shoes on. As if I was halfway the store and rushed back because I’d forgotten something, or I urgently have to go somewhere else… I tend to not start things because having my shoes on makes me feel I have only a little time before I need to ‘go’. I keep having to consciously remind myself that I’m wearing the shoes to do housework in. It feels so *wrong*.
When I was small, my mother would have fits if I walked into her house with my shoes on. Even when I visit her I make the kids take off their shoes and usually take off mine…
I can’t concentrate with my shoes on and I feel I’m ‘dirtying’ the floor I just cleaned by walking around in shoes (even if they’re strictly ‘indoor’ shoes…)
I guess it’s one of those ‘blame it on my youth’ things, but I just can’t bear shoes…

As for shoes, I think it’s a lot of hogwash. I have always loved being barefoot. If I want to be comfortable in my own home, shoes are definately not the answer for me. I have yet to understand why Marla thinks everyone needs shoes on their feet to have a tidy home.

Here’s a great example of why shoes aren’t necessary: Last week, I was feeling pretty cruddy. I was fighting off a cold and being pretty lazy with my housework. I have been trying the shoe thing, trying to put some faith in it, and wore shoes all day Monday- Wednesday, convinced I would get off my “franny” and tend to my housework. Didn’t work. By Thursday, my energy was returning, and I quickly got caught up on the week’s cleaning in one afternoon. The process was quick and enjoyable. AND I WAS BAREFOOT all day long.

Sorry that was so long, but I felt I needed to fully explain why I do think agree that shoes are that important.

When I get dressed the kids ask, “Where are we going?”

Do I get much done during the day? Depends on your definition of the word much. What does God require of us each day? I never get it done. I never love God and neighbor as I ought. And it’s possible that a shower and a pair of shoes would make me more loving and giving. On the other hand I might remain selfish but in a more uptight way. =0)

I shower and put on something comfortable – jeans and T-shirt or sweatpants, cozy socks and slippers. No makeup, although I may comb the hair. It depends.

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Back in 1995 I had to have surgery on both feet (heel spurs), and ever since I’ve had to wear shoes with inserts for support. I can’t even get up in the middle of the night without having my tennis shoes by my bed to put on and wear to the bathroom! I mostly wear heavy duty tennis around the house and yard but switch to something a little nicer for going out (but with lots of support–can’t do clogs with my heel bouncing up and down).

I don’t know what I’d do if I went to someone’s house and they asked everyone to take their shoes off at the door especially on all wood floors. Wearing shoes 24/7 is just something I’ve had to get used to…and it’s no problem! The Lord can make anything alright if you have to do it!

Really — it’s just one of those things I’ve been reading about for a while and wondering — does the shoe thing really work for most people? Now I see for some people (yes) and for others (no). Interesting. I like Amanda’s compromise of “house shoes.” (Mopping shoes — that’s funny!)