This topic is slightly controversial and that is praying in shoes! There are numerous authentic reports that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to pray with his shoes on. This seems to be a forgotten sunnah!
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) not only prayed with his shoes on but he encouraged his Companions to pray with their shoes on as well. We have to remember that the masjids back then were not like they are today. They didn’t have nice clean carpets like we do now.
However, we must understand, that we shouldn’t go into our masjids wearing shoes because we should keep them clean. But if we are outside praying, then yes we can pray in our shoes as long as any impurity is removed.
