Why is it more common in Asian countries to go barefoot?

[Anonymous]

Why is it more common to go barefoot in Asian countries than in the West, where it is quite uncommon? For example, in east Asia it is seen as necessary to remove your shoes when entering someone's home, whereas in a lot of the west this could be seen as rude and far too familiar unless you know them closely. Also, in Hinduism toe rings are common fashion for women and it is necessary to remove your shoes before entering a temple, so it even makes it's way into religion.

China

Taiwan

Japan

Korea

India

Sri Lanka

Nepal

Philippines

[menina]

Maybe it's because they consider their houses sacred and wearing shoes would make them dirty.

[Billlewis]

Probably because it's warmer there, and it's more practical to be barefoot than to wear shoes.

[abc3643]

1. It's hotter.
2. Sandals are easier to make than covered shoes.

[Asker]

For South Asia maybe, but that doesn't apply to the East?

[abc3643]

It does wherever it's warm.

[Anonymous]

Because their feets are cute and they want white girls to slobber all over them?

[In_Trance]

probably because they're warmer

[Anonymous]

It’s because they all know karate.