It is a Zeldian custom that when a woman has had a boyfriend for 3 years or less, she must walk barefoot. After 3 years, she must wear sandals or any other open-toed shoe. Once she gets married, she must wear closed shoes. Also, in my worlds, it is not of importance what kind of footwear a man uses.

Fascinating. Many cultures do something with hair or clothing to represent marital status, but I've never heard of footwear. That's very unique and very suitable, I think. The different stages reflect the woman's availability at that time well.

I also think it's cool because footwear was involved in ancient Hebrew culture in some ways.

Very fascinating. Why did you choose to have the system work that way, as opposed to the opposite way, out of curiosity?

Do the different types of shoes represent something?

Thankyou, all. The different KINDS of shoes don't matter as long as they are either open-toed or closed. I chose to do this simply because I thought it was creative and unique.

I find it quite fascinating.

So... what about single people? What do they do for their feet?
And when does one formally have a boyfriend? Does he have to ask or say something particular to enter the barefoot phase?

Single women also walk barefoot. When I say "3 years or less" I also mean no years.

This is so fascinating, Reen!