anais Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I'm having a discussion with some friends in the West about not wearing shoes in the house. The subject of orthotics keeps coming up. "I NEED to wear orthotics..." Surely foot problems are (somewhat) universal. How do people in Asia manage who need foot support? Do they carry separate house-only shoes when they visit other's homes? I've never seen anyone wearing shoes in a private home.... Will be interested to read the responses. If/when I return home, I'm repulsed at the thought of street shoes in my house.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannarebirth Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I think most people aren't rich enough to afford the luxury of orthotic issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anais Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 I think most people aren't rich enough to afford the luxury of orthotic issues. Let's assume for the sake of the question that we are speaking of people who can and have orthotics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Traveller Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 (edited) Given the cultural mores here, {going to the house is not so common, at least initially} anyone who required such footwear would be welcome to use it, though it would be expected that they had separate 'interior only' softer shoes. Not that uncommon, thinking about it, some Japanese I know have their custom slippers, which in 1 case includes a discrete built up heel. Regards Edited February 8, 2008 by A_Traveller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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