The case for — and against — taking your shoes off in the house

Perspective by Rachel Kurzius

Taking your shoes off before entering a home is a sign of respect in many cultures. In other households, it’s just a way to reduce the ick factor of traipsing in whatever germs and grime you’ve encountered in the world beyond your front door. Subscribe for unlimited access to The Post You can cancel anytime. Subscribe

Whatever their reasons, roughly 2 out of 3 Americans do indeed remove their shoes when they get home, according to a May 2023 poll from CBS News and YouGov. But if you’re in the camp who does it for cleanliness, is it really necessary? Turns out the experts don’t all agree. Paid Promoted Stories These Are The Rolls-Royce of Hearing Aids (And Under $100) Oricle Hearing Ad is Hidden Please tell us why you hid this ad?

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