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10/10/2025
An unofficial poll after people watching in İstanbul for 4 days; tennis shoes are the go to footwear (even on the Asian side) no matter what you are wearing. İ have seen only 2 women in boots, 2 in sandals, and 1 limping in high heels.
İn general, shoes are not worn in homes. You're given slippers after you remove your shoes when you visit most friends. İf women have special shoes to match a dress at a party, they will carry them in a bag to change into upon arrival.
All hotels provide slippers, as well as gyms, and hamams.
Correction, 3 women in sandals. Just spotted another. I'm sure it is different on the coast and in the summer,. However right now, it is a glaring neon tourist dead giveaway.
Forgot to add, they have slippers in dressing rooms for you to walk out and look in the mirror. İt is culturally unacceptable to be barefoot anywhere except Pamukkale when it is required.
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