Costco Thanks Shoppers For Wearing Shoes

Costco, a retailer known for selling bulk items wholesale, prefers that its patrons wear shoes in its stores.

This author recently saw the below-pictured sign while entering his local Costco warehouse in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The sign states, "Thank You For...Wearing shoes and shirts while shopping in the warehouse." The sign also kindly requests that children be supervised at all times and states that "briefcases, backpacks, etc." may be searched.


No claims regarding health or safety concerns are made in requesting that shoppers wear shoes or shirts. It is worth noting, however, that any business has the right to make limitations and requests regarding the conduct or appearance of its patrons.

This information is shared for the sole purpose of assisting Barefoot and Grounded readers in making their own decisions about where to take their business. The author makes no claim to the quality of products or services of Costco and neither encourages nor discourages the reader to shop at this establishment. For more information about Costco's policies, the author recommends the reader contact their local store and/or corporate headquarters.