The Real Reason to Keep Shoes Out of the Bedroom
- Dr. Meagan Shepherd
- 9 minutes ago
- 1 min read

Dr. Meagan Shepherd was recently quoted on Martha Stewart's website, weighing in on whether shoes should be in your bedroom or not. Read a bit below then the full article on Martha Stewart's website.
Your bedroom should feel like a place where you can truly relax, so leaving litter (via your shoes) near the place you sleep is definitely not your best move. “A calm, restorative bedroom starts at the door,” says board-certified allergist Dr. Meagan Shepherd. “Shoes carry allergens and germs that can disrupt clean air, trigger asthma, and even interfere with restful sleep.”