Aussies are once again in the spotlight for their love of going barefoot—and it's a habit that continues to horrify tourists from across the globe.

A common sight in Australia is people not wearing shoes while out in public.

This casual attitude to bare feet shocks many international visitors. On social media, tourists have shared their disbelief at seeing shoeless Aussies everywhere, from shopping malls to train stations.

'Serious question: why do so many Australians walk around without shoes on?' one user asked on social media.

Australians have been exposed for constantly going barefoot—and it is a habit that is horrifying the rest of the world. Credit: Pexels.

Plenty of Aussies came to the defence of the behaviour, with one user claiming: 'We are just built differently.'

'Shoes are for horses,' added another. Meanwhile, a third agreed and commented, 'There's no need for shoes!'

In February, a British expat living in Melbourne shared her experiences and her surprise on social media about how many Aussies enjoy going barefoot in various places.

She mentioned that seeing people walking without shoes in indoor public places like supermarkets and stores was unusual.

'You would never catch anyone that wasn't on a beach with bare feet in the UK,' she admitted.

'It doesn't appeal to me, but I mean, you do you… I just won't look at the floor.'

But while some might say such a habit might only be confined to the average Aussie, certain true blue Australian personalities are also known to do it.

Chris Hemsworth, a world-famous Aussie actor, has been spotted out and about going barefoot in public.

He was recently seen strolling around town without shoes, and his carefree style has influenced his wife, Elsa Pataky, to do the same. Despite their fame and success, they're both comfortable ditching footwear while out and about.

Key Takeaways

• Australians have been called out for their common habit of going barefoot in public places.
• A tourist posted a video on social media showing Australians without shoes in various public spaces, questioning why so many locals go about their daily lives barefoot.
• Australians have defended themselves on social media, stating they are 'built differently' and that shoes are unnecessary.
• People from other nations expressed shock and disgust at the practice, referring to it as weird, disgusting and potentially harmful.

Members, we'd love to hear your take on this. Are you a fan of the liberating feel of going barefoot outdoors, or do you believe there's a time and place for kicking off your shoes?

Moreover, beyond the barefoot culture, what other distinctively Aussie behaviours might puzzle or surprise tourists and visitors from other parts of the world? Please share them with us in the comments section below!

 

[Knell]

...mind you, the bottom of my son's feet are as tough as leather sole shoes haha True story!

 

[magpie1]

Yes, I go barefoot quite a lot although not in shopping centres. However, while Chris Hemsworth has been seen to go barefoot while out and about, at least we don't see him wearing socks in bed in a sex scene in films, unlike some of his American actors.

yep......Superheroes don't wear socks......Rock on Chris (THOR) Hemsworth.

 

[Shane/#]

Aussies are once again in the spotlight for their love of going barefoot—and it's a habit that continues to horrify tourists from across the globe.

A common sight in Australia is people not wearing shoes while out in public.

This casual attitude to bare feet shocks many international visitors. On social media, tourists have shared their disbelief at seeing shoeless Aussies everywhere, from shopping malls to train stations.

'Serious question: why do so many Australians walk around without shoes on?' one user asked on social media.

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Australians have been exposed for constantly going barefoot—and it is a habit that is horrifying the rest of the world. Credit: Pexels.

Plenty of Aussies came to the defence of the behaviour, with one user claiming: 'We are just built differently.'

'Shoes are for horses,' added another. Meanwhile, a third agreed and commented, 'There's no need for shoes!'

In February, a British expat living in Melbourne shared her experiences and her surprise on social media about how many Aussies enjoy going barefoot in various places.

She mentioned that seeing people walking without shoes in indoor public places like supermarkets and stores was unusual.

'You would never catch anyone that wasn't on a beach with bare feet in the UK,' she admitted.

'It doesn't appeal to me, but I mean, you do you… I just won't look at the floor.'

But while some might say such a habit might only be confined to the average Aussie, certain true blue Australian personalities are also known to do it.

Chris Hemsworth, a world-famous Aussie actor, has been spotted out and about going barefoot in public.

He was recently seen strolling around town without shoes, and his carefree style has influenced his wife, Elsa Pataky, to do the same. Despite their fame and success, they're both comfortable ditching footwear while out and about.

Key Takeaways

• Australians have been called out for their common habit of going barefoot in public places.
• A tourist posted a video on social media showing Australians without shoes in various public spaces, questioning why so many locals go about their daily lives barefoot.
• Australians have defended themselves on social media, stating they are 'built differently' and that shoes are unnecessary.
• People from other nations expressed shock and disgust at the practice, referring to it as weird, disgusting and potentially harmful.

Members, we'd love to hear your take on this. Are you a fan of the liberating feel of going barefoot outdoors, or do you believe there's a time and place for kicking off your shoes?

Moreover, beyond the barefoot culture, what other distinctively Aussie behaviours might puzzle or surprise tourists and visitors from other parts of the world? Please share them with us in the comments section below!

What a bunch of Wankers nothing like walking barefoot in the grass, hot road , hot sand we are tough bugger the rest and by the way having warm cowshit between your toes is different bloody bunch off sooks

 

[Aussie all the Way]

Do people realise what could be on footpaths - dogs weeing on footpaths, people spitting on footpaths (this I have seen on numerous occasions) besides dangerous objects ie glass nails etc…

I'm sure people wash there feet daily

 

[DLHM]

Strangely, it never occurred to me that going barefoot is a particularly Aussie thing to do. I guess I don’t spend much time looking at people’s feet

 

[Dragonflies 1]

Born and bred on a farm. Couldn’t afford shoes . I love going barefooted
We weren’t born with shoes on our feet. Plus the earth helps your body’s health it massages your soles. I love the grass after it rains as it is so refreshing walking on the cleansed grass. It is invigorating.

 

[Sharon55]

I couldn't make a comment for some reason so just replying to any. I am an Australian Citizen & have lived here 54 years (next month) but originally from the UK. I don't mind walking with NO shoes on the beach (if the sand isn't hot LOL) or in the house but otherwise I wear shoes/sandals. Not safe to drive in bare feet. Plus don't now who has been spitting etc. In wooded area & fields you never know what is hidden in the grass especially these days with needles thrown anywhere. My children & grandchildren go barefoot but I don't think into shops etc.

why isn't it safe to drive in bare feet?

 

[Knell]

Of course, I have worn shoes when leaving the house since I grew up (sometime after age 30). Before that, having spent a lot of time at the beaches -not so much. But that got me thinking about any injuries to my feet during my barefoot days - apart from a few bee stings, the only injury as such was when I was water skiing in the Maroocy River - took skis off beside the boat and stood on a large sand crab - I threw my leg out of the water onto the side of the boat with a large crab claw attached to my big toe…now that was both funny and painful.

 

[DLHM]

yep......Superheroes don't wear socks......Rock on Chris (THOR) Hemsworth.

…and some superheroes wear their undies in public

 

[Knell]

…and some superheroes wear their undies in public

HaHa...I feel I'm getting to know you a bit better DLHM!

 

[maxesmum]

I rarely wear shoes around the house but always have my feet covered when I’m out. It’s the bugs from people spitting that I truly have a thing about. Nothing else lol. Hubby,on the other hand,won’t even walk to the toilet in the middle of the night barefoot. 47 years of marriage and I’ve never seen him barefoot! I don’t think he’s a real Aussie.

 

[Littleboy8]

why isn't it safe to drive in bare feet?

I reckon it’d be more unsafe to wear thongsespecially if you get sweaty feet.

 

[Tygie]

Aussies are once again in the spotlight for their love of going barefoot—and it's a habit that continues to horrify tourists from across the globe.

A common sight in Australia is people not wearing shoes while out in public.

This casual attitude to bare feet shocks many international visitors. On social media, tourists have shared their disbelief at seeing shoeless Aussies everywhere, from shopping malls to train stations.

'Serious question: why do so many Australians walk around without shoes on?' one user asked on social media.

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Australians have been exposed for constantly going barefoot—and it is a habit that is horrifying the rest of the world. Credit: Pexels.

Plenty of Aussies came to the defence of the behaviour, with one user claiming: 'We are just built differently.'

'Shoes are for horses,' added another. Meanwhile, a third agreed and commented, 'There's no need for shoes!'

In February, a British expat living in Melbourne shared her experiences and her surprise on social media about how many Aussies enjoy going barefoot in various places.

She mentioned that seeing people walking without shoes in indoor public places like supermarkets and stores was unusual.

'You would never catch anyone that wasn't on a beach with bare feet in the UK,' she admitted.

'It doesn't appeal to me, but I mean, you do you… I just won't look at the floor.'

But while some might say such a habit might only be confined to the average Aussie, certain true blue Australian personalities are also known to do it.

Chris Hemsworth, a world-famous Aussie actor, has been spotted out and about going barefoot in public.

He was recently seen strolling around town without shoes, and his carefree style has influenced his wife, Elsa Pataky, to do the same. Despite their fame and success, they're both comfortable ditching footwear while out and about.

Key Takeaways

• Australians have been called out for their common habit of going barefoot in public places.
• A tourist posted a video on social media showing Australians without shoes in various public spaces, questioning why so many locals go about their daily lives barefoot.
• Australians have defended themselves on social media, stating they are 'built differently' and that shoes are unnecessary.
• People from other nations expressed shock and disgust at the practice, referring to it as weird, disgusting and potentially harmful.

Members, we'd love to hear your take on this. Are you a fan of the liberating feel of going barefoot outdoors, or do you believe there's a time and place for kicking off your shoes?

Moreover, beyond the barefoot culture, what other distinctively Aussie behaviours might puzzle or surprise tourists and visitors from other parts of the world? Please share them with us in the comments section below!

I go barefoot around the house, but the last time i went barefoot in public was when i was caught out in heavy rain and ended up in a puddle while crossing the road in a car park and trying to avoid getting hit by a car - much to say my shoes did not enjoy the sudden bath and i had to limp over to the shops again with soggy wet and one broken shoe so i ditched them in the bin (they were cheap and not repairable anyway) and went barefoot to buy another just as cheap and unrepairable pair.

 

[DLHM]

Have they not heard of earthing?
"Earthing (also known as grounding) refers to the discovery that bodily contact with the Earth's natural electric charge stabilizes the physiology at the deepest levels, reduces inflammation, pain, and stress, improves blood flow, energy, and sleep, and generates greater well-being."
Maybe they should give it a go and destress

The key to Earthing is earth. Shopping centres, restaurants, offices etc., don’t apply.

 

[Marvin Kombi]

As the old saying goes: “When in Rome do as the Roman’s do.” In Australia it is common place to go barefoot where or whenever you please. If that is not the done thing in your country, then good for you.
To be blunt: I’m sick and tired of foreigners coming to this country whinging about what we do, what we eat or how we speak. If you don’t like it: “GO HOME” and don’t come back!

 

[Judith1946]

When we moved from the UK to New Zealand in the 1970’s I was shocked to see children and adults without shoes or other footwear. I thought at first it must be due to lack of money. When I learned that it was nothing to do with poverty but simply custom, loads of pacific islanders, Māori’s and other cultures plus school children often carried their shoes in their bags if it was raining so they didn’t have to wear wet shoes.

 

[Knell]

Nah, they can come, spend their money and then leave and hopefully not ever apply to migrate here -If they don't get us - that's ok - we know we live in the best country!

 

[Gsr]

I love going barefoot, rarely wear shoes inside, potter in the garden barefoot if I can stand on my lawn. I wear shoes if I’m right in the garden as don’t know what could be lurking in there. I also always wear shoes when driving and when going out. My kids, grandkids and I have always enjoyed jumping in puddles barefoot on grassed areas where we can see if there is anything unsafe in them. My podiatrist said I should wear shoes more, I told him my heritage (aboriginal) could be why I have a need to go barefoot when I can.

 

[Dennis]

Only one thing worries me, when I see people driving barefooted.

 

[saundy]

If they are worried about us going around barefoot then all I can say is they can't have much to worry about.