Is it common to see people shopping barefoot in New Zealand?

Question

my friend just came from over there and thats the thing that shocked her the most. how often do you see that over there?

Answer 1

Haha, yes it is.

I don't do it though.

Not really if there going shopping in a mall though..

More like if we go to the dairy or supermarket then we won't wear shoes, but I'd rather slip on some jandals atleast.

So yeaah, if you live you you'd just think it's normal.

Btw, why is this under Australia?

Answer 2

New Zealand is not part of australia

Answer 3

lol.....maybe they were shopping for shoes!

Answer 4

Australia:

Duh! Its hot, and its common in shopping centers and the floor of supermarkets are very cold and nice on your feet.

Although I havent seen it much in New Zealand, in the little rural towns yes, duh!

Couldn't something other than barefeet shock her? lol!

Answer 5

Yes in smaller country towns. Probably wouldn't in the cities as much (unless you were hippies :)) and you certainly couldn't in a Westfield Shopping Mall.

But otherwise, yep, it is quite common.

Much the same as in Australia. You wouldn't expect to see someone in barefoot shopping at Westfield Bondi Junction but shopping at the Bribie Island mall red rooster you might.

Answer 6

oooh and did she see the little natives in their loin cloths too

oh pleeease

is it common to see people shopping barefoot...lol

wonder what she'll see if she went outback =)

Answer 7

This is so wrong shopping barefoot like wtf?? unless your at the beach this is so wrong and dirty! I live in Australia and it isn't common from where I am we do wear shoes... And btw why is this in the Australia section??

Answer 8

What is shocking about bare feet?  In summer it is very common not to wear shoes.

Answer 9

Lots of people in small towns dont wear shoes in NZ and Australia.