<story><title>A case for toe socks</title><url>https://herman.bearblog.dev/a-case-for-toe-socks/</url></story><parent_chain><item><author>Terr_</author><text>Working from home has only increased the distinction for me: Not only do the shoes come off (like always) but unless I anticipate going back out soon, I&amp;#x27;ll switch from denim jeans to lounge&amp;#x2F;sleepwear, jacket to hoodie.&lt;p&gt;So today I identify a lot with Mister Rogers&amp;#x27; opening show routine, despite how elaborate it seemed to my younger-self.</text></item><item><author>strict9</author><text>&amp;gt;&lt;i&gt;Every now and again (say I enter a house which has a no-shoe rule), someone will spot them and find the concept strange,&lt;/i&gt;&lt;p&gt;I find it more strange that people wear outside shoes inside. The same shoes that go on dirt, mud, who knows what else are used to walk on your floors and carpets.&lt;p&gt;Taking your shoes off at the door prevents a lot of dirt&amp;#x2F;who-knows-what from entering the house.</text></item></parent_chain><comment><author>mhb</author><text>Don&amp;#x27;t stop there:
How to Feel Better Naked
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<story><title>A case for toe socks</title><url>https://herman.bearblog.dev/a-case-for-toe-socks/</url></story><parent_chain><item><author>Terr_</author><text>Working from home has only increased the distinction for me: Not only do the shoes come off (like always) but unless I anticipate going back out soon, I&amp;#x27;ll switch from denim jeans to lounge&amp;#x2F;sleepwear, jacket to hoodie.&lt;p&gt;So today I identify a lot with Mister Rogers&amp;#x27; opening show routine, despite how elaborate it seemed to my younger-self.</text></item><item><author>strict9</author><text>&amp;gt;&lt;i&gt;Every now and again (say I enter a house which has a no-shoe rule), someone will spot them and find the concept strange,&lt;/i&gt;&lt;p&gt;I find it more strange that people wear outside shoes inside. The same shoes that go on dirt, mud, who knows what else are used to walk on your floors and carpets.&lt;p&gt;Taking your shoes off at the door prevents a lot of dirt&amp;#x2F;who-knows-what from entering the house.</text></item></parent_chain><comment><author>linsomniac</author><text>Counterpoint: I have indoor-only shoes, and I feel a lot like Mr. Rogers when I put them on.  I put them on while working from home because it dramatically increases the likelihood that I will take a break and walk on the treadmill during work.</text></comment>