Why “shoes” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
I always wondered what happens if police forcibly enter someone's flat in these places. Do they ram the doors and then politely take off their shoes before entering? I see a com…
by odiroot · Sep 7, 2026
However, protective equipment is taken seriously and then shoes stay on. Here in Sweden, of course ordinarily all shoes are taken off (for 8-9 months of every year they're wet a…
by ACS_Solver · Sep 7, 2026
People in Japan not only take their shoes off at home, but also in many other places as well. Most elementary schools and many doctors offices, eye doctors, etc.. have you take…
by tdeck · Sep 7, 2026
> That said, I don’t think it’s really rational. Our houses are full of bacteria and dirt one way or another anyway. True, but I don't know about you, but we don't have literal…
by embedding-shape · Sep 7, 2026
> TBF getting shoes on and off is literally 2s. What about when you're three people while carrying a person? According to the article, it can delay them by ~30 seconds and risk…
by embedding-shape · Sep 7, 2026
I also take my shoes and off and find it gross when people don’t. That said, I don’t think it’s really rational. Our houses are full of bacteria and dirt one way or another anyw…
by hbcdbff · Sep 7, 2026
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