Unless you are a hobbit, there are only a few public places you should be seen barefoot. The beach, swimming pool, nail salon, podiatrist's office...that's pretty much it. On the airplane, at your seat, it's socially acceptable to slip off your shoes and get comfy. Should you decide to wander in flight, or use the lavatory, slip those shoes back on first. Would you walk into a "port-a-potty" or public restroom in your socks? When the floor is wet in an airplane lavatory, water is not the most likely culprit. Even the most deft man can lose sight of his target in turbulence.
If you really feel the need to exercise your inner hobbit, there are a few guidelines to follow:
1. No onboard clipping of toenails...ewwwww.
2. If you peel off your socks to reveal "less than fresh" feet, please cover them with a blanket.
3. Think of the plane as the house of someone you just met...would you take off your shoes and plop your feet on the coffee table? Keep those paws firmly rooted on the ground. Need a visual? Don't do this........
