People within David Cameron's inner circle are doing it, other people across the country are doing it at work, but could the fashion that involves not wearing shoes at work really catch on?

David Cameron's Director of Strategy, Steve Hilton is thought to be the biggest culprit of them all, as he was even seen wearing stockinged feet at a formal drinks party. The fashion trend soon caught on with Andrew Mitchell, the Government's Secretary of State, standing before members of the Action Against Aids charity in socks with no shoes.

Across the pond, the socks-off look is also springing into fashion, with U.S. drama, Mad Men seeing the co-founder of an advertising agency insisting that all who enter his office should remove their shoes first.

With increasing news on how certain experts deem a barefooted lifestyle better than that in shoes, the world of shoes appears to be being thrown into question. Equally, an office etiquette is apparently already in place when it comes to approaching the shoes-off fashion as members of the club are told to try to ease themselves, and other staff members in, allowing four weeks before the shoes are worn off for the entire day, so as to avoid shock. Dark socks are also recommended as they provide a more 'professional' look.

Will this trend catch on? Well, the idea of having a bit more comfort at work will no doubt appeal to many, but rises several questions: Will the all restricting suit be next? What do you do if you have a foot odour problem?