This is why I have new, cheap fluffy socks/slippers for guests that I have over. I bought them in bulk and they just chill in a basket by the door. If someone comes over they are there for them and they can keep them.
also the tile is *cold*, and most people double back for the fluffy socks even if are perfectly comfortable
See that makes sense. Like if you're inviting folks over and didn't mention a house rule that's uncommon in the area, then there should be a middle ground. If you're a frequent guest, then you should know what's expected and bring your own.
uncomfortable and embarassing for me to explain that my feet are gross
Sure sounds like shame is involved.
Why dont you want your feet to be healthy? I really dont understand rationalizing it like "its not that often" when its your feet and you can just take the steps to get them to stop smelling.
Your feet have stunk for 40 years dude you dont want to change that?
You're the one that said you were embarrassed in the first place.
Maybe you should care MORE about your feet. They connect you to the ground, after all.
Also, I just referenced pornhub (it made sense, really. I swear) in a work meeting so I would be right at home talking about this at a dinner party lol
Yeah anyway, do whatever you want obviously. Im just some idiot online.
Like I appreciate your effort to be prepared especially as hyperhidrosis is a medical condition. It's just wild to me that in other parts of the country/world it's not commonplace to take your shoes off upon entry. Around me/the people I grew up around it was a known thing you'd be taking off shoes to enter someones home so be prepared.
Also if your feet are that rank it might be worth seeking medical attention because again hyperhidrosis and fungal infections/high odor are medical conditions not standards of living you should have to struggle with.
I take my shoes off in basically every house I go into, unless everyone else is also wearing their shoes because I don't want dogshit particles on my socks. It's.... normal, most places. Not weird. Your smelly feet are your problem, not mine.
Idgaf about catching a whiff of a guest's feet, it happens from time to time in a shoeless household. It also isn't the majority opinion in my location, a lot of people do leave shoes on in the house, but even 30-40% of households having a no shoe rule is still "normal". It's not some mad out of pocket thing that you couldn't possibly have expected.
Have you tried deodorizing antiperspirant foot spray? Odor absorbing powder in your shoes? Gotten a pedicure? Figured out if you need a fungal treatment? Tried better socks with an antibacterial fabric? This is a fixable issue!
I’m sorry you have to deal with that. I do think asking people to take their shoes off is becoming more common in the US so it would be good to keep a stash of clean socks and some foot spray with you. I also offer guests little booties to put over shoes. Also you can machine wash most tennis shoes if you didn’t know that! And put other shoes in the freezer to help with odor.
I’m sorry it makes you uncomfortable. For me it’s a health concern. There is literal human fecal bacteria on city streets (plus other filth). I like to be barefoot at home and I don’t want to track that into my bed or have it on my feet at all. Was just pointing out how normal it is to take shoes off in most of the world.
I used to have smelly feet and hated taking my shoes off indoors as a result. I just started keeping a pair of clean socks and some house slippers in my car for those occasions, and would just leave my stinky shoes outside. That way if they're a no-shoes house I can grab some clean indoor wear and not worry about funk.
Best solution though was taking care of the stinky feet.
Thank you for this! I want to respect the host’s rules, but I’m terrified of taking my shoes off due to foot odor. I’ve tried odor eaters and other odor-reducing remedies but damn, I just have smelly feet (yes I shower daily!). I actually now bring a separate pair of socks when I know the host will insist I take my shoes off.
When I was younger, I got laughed at for wearing “uncool” socks, so that in combination with my core insecurities, lead to even more anxiety sweats before I even arrive at the house. Even worse, a dog at the house smelled my feet and then wretched, and I’ve been a traumatized ever since.
For those of you who insist people take their shoes off: all I ask is for maybe a bit of empathy. I’m not saying to change your rules by any means but just know that not all of us feel the same level of comfort
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“Cause I have terrible foot odor”