Shoes in Japan
Can someone explain to me in english the importance of shoes, where exactly do you take them off, and where is it ok to put them on?
Is this fine:
You have 2 shoes, 1 for the inside, and another pair for outside use.
You take them off in the entrance. But what about in schools, and gyms? Do you also carry the shoe with you, or leave it there? Does it depend, for let's say its a common place you visit so they allow you to leave your shoe there?
Also what happens if you forget your shoes? Can you go with socks only?
And finally how do you say 'Shoe'. is there a common word that classifies all shoes, or does each one have a different name, such as Work shoe (construction worker shoe type), or teacher shoe, dress shoe, etc.