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!

 

[Catherines]

Everything said here in favour of going barefoot might be true - but it can also be dangerous with everything, needles included, that are thrown about randomly anywhere and everywhere. I am quite comfortable wearing shoes but on the beach it is my thongs because of discarded syringes in the sand. And that has been found to be true.

Some do, some don't - like their feet enclosed.

 

[52KID]

I suppose a lot of the Americans who commented are OK with people defecating on their streets and lying around in drug induced stupors, but dare to go barefoot that's a NO NO.

I guess that's the reason they don't go barefoot, they wouldn't know what they might tread on

 

[MariaG]

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 had to laugh when reading that a Pommie would NEVER go barefoot on the beach.
Of course they don't...there is no sand.
Now, speaking for myself, I wouldn't mind going barefoot occasionally, but because of physical issues cannot do so. When I go barefoot at home, the soles of my feet get stuck to the floor and sound like suction cups lifting with each movement. No way I can creep up on anyone. Quite amusing, but not comfy.
I have absolutely no problem with people who choose to go barefoot. Actually, the best place to do so would be on the bare earth. Very good for the body to be grounded every now and then. I'd do that at home too, but we have no garden. Oh the humanity.
Not sure about public areas like shopping centres though. There are a lot of grubby people out there. I suppose you could have a dish at the door that you can dip into when you get home.

 

[DLHM]

I suppose a lot of the Americans who commented are OK with people defecating on their streets and lying around in drug induced stupors, but dare to go barefoot that's a NO NO.

You must’ve been reading a different article to the one I read, and I read it three times. I didn’t see anything about Americans thinking it’s ok for people to defecate on their streets and lay around in drug induced stupors. I’m an Australian and I’m damned sure I wouldn’t be walking around barefoot if there was sh*t on my street.
Oh wait…I get it. You were trying to be funny. Ok, better try again.

 

[joany]

Yes bare feet for me except in places that won’t allow bare feet. It’s the Ozzie thing to do and originally coming from our nations first people. X

 

[Knell]

Yes, mind you I would get a stone bruise in a second if I walked barefoot on the footpath etc now. But it was fun to remember - enjoyed the chat x

 

[Suzanne rose]

Aussie Aussie aussieit’s what we do.

Oi Oi Oi

 

[Suzanne rose]

As a teenager I was always barefoot . Walking on the beach , always no shoes.

Around the house , always with no shoes , then when my eldest son was 4 , he told me he trud on and was stung by a bee but couldn't see anything . Then two days later he woke up with a high fever and his foot that he said a bee stung was swollen.

Off to the hospital we went , they did an X-ray and the doctor could see what it was , he made a tiny opening in his foot and out popped half a sewing needle . He had trud on the needle that was in the grass and it went straight in not leaving a mark.

Since then I don't go barefoot but love my thongs.

Regardless I would never go barefoot other that at home or the beach after seeing so many men spitting on the ground

 

[Jest]

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!

just take a look at their heels. YUCK

 

[Jest]

Maybe the rest of the WORLD shouldn't be sooooooooooo uptight about EVERTHING that they don't do, maybe that is the secret to Australians being the HAPPIEST PEOPLE around. We just don't care what anyone else THINKS, well I don't anyway. Aussie All The Way.

happy?? why do they grizzle then???

 

[Suzanne rose]

happy?? why do they grizzle then???

Are you not one of us ( as Aussie )

 

[Knell]

happy?? why do they grizzle then???

Everyone grizzles sometimes, don't they?

 

[Suzanne rose]

You must’ve been reading a different article to the one I read, and I read it three times. I didn’t see anything about Americans thinking it’s ok for people to defecate on their streets and lay around in drug induced stupors. I’m an Australian and I’m damned sure I wouldn’t be walking around barefoot if there was sh*t on my street.
Oh wait…I get it. You were trying to be funny. Ok, better try again.

I think they were

 

[Suzanne rose]

Everyone grizzles sometimes, don't they?

I'm trying to work out who they are !! Is he not Aussie

 

[Suzanne rose]

Just for the record, I need to clarify - my son is not a grubby person, he showers often - he is just like the absent minded professor. He does not care to wear shoes unless they are right in his vision on his way somewhere lol, he loses his keys 10 times a day, however all bias aside, when he is in work mode and by that I mean life or death situation, he is one of the best you could hope for - his brain moves from a - z in lightening speed and accuracy - it is quite an anomaly. He is not the one if you have a splinter in your finger or want your pillows fluffed (unless you are a child or elderly) but if you are in serious trouble you get 110% of his brain power. Obviously he does not get that from me lol he just doesn't take notice of things that don't matter to him...always been that way.

He sounds like an amazing man and someone anyone would want as a friend . He sounds like a relaxed person but on the ball

 

[Knell]

I'm trying to work out who they are !! Is he not Aussie

Not sure...?

 

[Knell]

He sounds like an amazing man and someone anyone would want as a friend . He sounds like a relaxed person but on the ball

Yep, when not working, the most relaxed person you will ever meet.

 

[Knell]

Not sure...?

I've had verbal diarrhea today and probably offended many...so, probs something I have said without thinking. My bad!

 

[Suzanne rose]

Yep, when not working, the most relaxed person you will ever meet.

I have 5 sons and all different.
Two that work hard and then relax the rest of the time
One who works 12 plus hours a day 6 days aweek then thinks of work at night.
One who works 10 hour days then it gym and weekend he party's like there is no tomorrow
The 5th one is a school deputy principal during the day and weekends and nights run a fishing business where he takes customers out on kayaks.

 

[Suzanne rose]

I've had verbal diarrhea today and probably offended many...so, probs something I have said without thinking. My bad!

Haha now I need to see what you have done! There is always someone being offended