Shoes in Arab culture

Notice how some local journalists in Hariri/Saudi media feel the need to just mimic Western journalists.  Here is from Now Hariri:  "In Arab culture, the shoe is representative of the foot, the lowest part of the human body. It is therefore important not to show the sole of one’s foot or shoe to another person, as it is a sign of disrespect. Implying that a person is beneath you, or to suggest someone is only worthy of the soles of your shoes, is considered humiliating." (thanks Raed)