Originally Posted by
AADJ
You wouldn't want to walk thru burning jet fuel, broken glass or twisted metal barefoot.
For the same reason I always wear lace-up shoes rather than loafers that could fly off in an emergency, despite the extra few seconds of hassle at security. Also, I try to wear cotton clothing rather than synthetics / blends because cotton doesn't melt in heat. If I'm flying J/F overseas I wear neat but comfortable twill pants and a long-sleeve cotton dress shirt or sport shirt.