Extended family members wear hiking boots that leave scuff marks on my hardwood floors

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are not a shoes off household, we let people do what they want and most kids take shoes off but adults leave theirs on.

Just ask your guests to wear different shoes than their boots. Some guests need shoes and no slippers are not shoes and boot covers are slippery.

My mom has had 2 hip replacements, my MIL is an amputee, and my father has balance issues. All these people need sturdy, stable, non-slip shoes to be safe. Some people need ankle support and perhaps that’s what the hiking boots are for. No adult guest owes you an explanation of their health issues, but you could ask that they wear sneakers or shoes with non-marking soles.

I will add that anyone who gets on their high horse about being a shoes off house but also has a cat or dog is a hypocrite. Do you clean your dog’s paws every time they come in? How about your can who walks in their litter box and then all over your house. Just as gross as whatever is on my shoes. I don’t eat off the floor and we sweep/roomba every other day and vacuum/wet mop once a week.

[Anonymous]

Let them know *ahead of time.* And also keep slippers, shoe covers or socks on hand for people who forget.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I hate shoes of households with the fury of a thousand burning suns. If you don’t want to clean your floors after people leave don’t have people over.
Send your family to my house where we don’t worry about this ridiculous sh!t.

Yes, and? How does your personal and very out-of-proportion fury help OP in any way with the question asked? Unless of course you're one of OP's boot-wearing relatives, in which case: Please stay home and enjoy stewing in your curiously intense anger.

Don’t you judge my fury as out of proportion! I am very happy with my level of fury.
You want to come over for a mimosa too?

Nah, my judgement and I might get indigestion from your anger, but enjoy your mimosa!

Omg now I REALLY want to have you over for a drink!

I’ll come! Let’s leave pp in her shoeless house so we can enjoy our drinks. Shall I bring a dessert?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I hate shoes of households with the fury of a thousand burning suns. If you don’t want to clean your floors after people leave don’t have people over.
Send your family to my house where we don’t worry about this ridiculous sh!t.

Yes, and? How does your personal and very out-of-proportion fury help OP in any way with the question asked? Unless of course you're one of OP's boot-wearing relatives, in which case: Please stay home and enjoy stewing in your curiously intense anger.

Don’t you judge my fury as out of proportion! I am very happy with my level of fury.
You want to come over for a mimosa too?

Nah, my judgement and I might get indigestion from your anger, but enjoy your mimosa!

Omg now I REALLY want to have you over for a drink!

I’ll come! Let’s leave pp in her shoeless house so we can enjoy our drinks. Shall I bring a dessert?

I just made some awesome 70’s style ambrosia salad if you’re down with some stereotypically “trashy” desserts!
Let’s really give PP a heart attack - wear some cleats and walk through the dog park on your way over - get ‘em good and dirty!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm trying to picture a large family gathering with 30+ pairs of shoes by the door and everyone walking around in bare feet.

Clearly you've never been to an Asian person's bbq party at their house.

[Anonymous]

If you are going to make me take my shoes off, you better tell me ahead of time. I sometimes wear shoes without socks and I don't want to walk barefoot on your gross floors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you are going to make me take my shoes off, you better tell me ahead of time. I sometimes wear shoes without socks and I don't want to walk barefoot on your gross floors.

Oh no! Their floors are PRISTINE and they absolutely must keep them that way at all costs!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We are not a shoes off household, we let people do what they want and most kids take shoes off but adults leave theirs on.

Just ask your guests to wear different shoes than their boots. Some guests need shoes and no slippers are not shoes and boot covers are slippery.

My mom has had 2 hip replacements, my MIL is an amputee, and my father has balance issues. All these people need sturdy, stable, non-slip shoes to be safe. Some people need ankle support and perhaps that’s what the hiking boots are for. No adult guest owes you an explanation of their health issues, but you could ask that they wear sneakers or shoes with non-marking soles.

I will add that anyone who gets on their high horse about being a shoes off house but also has a cat or dog is a hypocrite. Do you clean your dog’s paws every time they come in? How about your can who walks in their litter box and then all over your house. Just as gross as whatever is on my shoes. I don’t eat off the floor and we sweep/roomba every other day and vacuum/wet mop once a week.

My dog only walks outside on leash and doesn't enter any public restrooms. And yes I do wipe her feet off each and every time she comes in.

But I also don't host large gatherings beyond our parents/siblings/nieces/nephews or 4-6 close friends, for a variety of reasons.

[Anonymous]

If shoes are leaving scuffs on the floor, it’s probably just rubber from the soles. It should just rub off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have foot and ankle issues and it’s painful for me to go barefoot. Please don’t prioritize scuffs on your floors over your guests health.

I also have foot problems. I can deal for a few hours. And if someone lets me know in advance I can bring indoor shoes to change into when I get there.

[Anonymous]

I wear Allbirds without socks. If you forced me to take off my shoes with no notice I can guarantee my stinky feet will clear the room.

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Anonymous wrote:I have foot and ankle issues and it’s painful for me to go barefoot. Please don’t prioritize scuffs on your floors over your guests health.

Then bring other shoes to change into.

+1 i have foot issues too so I bring house shoes when I visit people

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have foot and ankle issues and it’s painful for me to go barefoot. Please don’t prioritize scuffs on your floors over your guests health.

There are slippers you can wear. Stop being dramatic. Its like 15 on amazon

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are from Europe.

We don’t wear shoes in the house. Ever.

Same, it’s considered incredibly rude.

- Canadian

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are from Europe.

We don’t wear shoes in the house. Ever.

Do you run around posting this on every thread? Will you kindly learn to stop telling us what continent you're from? Or are you afraid people will mock the country?