that would make me very uncomfortable, but then, I never wear open-toed shoes at work, it's unprofessional
He's a fricken weirdo
It may not be typical but I don't think its inappropriate. I mean are choosing to show your feet and you are polishing them so they look nice so you are obviously trying to show your feet for a reason our else you'd have them covered. So don't be too surprised if you receive compliments. A simple innocent compliment is nice and not offensive at all. I've received compliments from my boss on my polish color and I'm flattered. I show my feet because i like people to look at them. Otherwise I'd cover them.
I'm not sure you should take it as a compliment, but a warning not to wear open toe shoes to work. Some bosses mean it that way..(like, you plan on doing any work today)?
It's just a complement. Why are you getting so worked up about it? It sounds like your employer was just trying to be friendly.
or they have a foot fetish......
Of course it's normal unless you aren't allowed to have open toe shoes or painted toes than it is a sarcastic warning
