Snowylove, it has nothing to do with being a queenslander. As I said, I'm German and still don't feel like I'm at home until I have kicked off my shoes.

For me there is an added thing: My dermatologist actually ordered me to go barefoot as much as possible as I have pustular psoriasis on the soles of my feet. During a flare-up and when it's cold she wants me to wear socks to keep my feet clean, but not shoes.
I was doing the flylady thing for a very short time a while ago and the shoe mantra really bugged me.

Sasa