Originally Posted by
richard
I said I didn't choose to wear shoes and she said "it's an FAA regulation in the book, you must wear shoes at all times while you are on the aircraft. At all times."
It may not be an "FAA regulation", but it is in the American Airlines Conditions of Carriage.
Section 12 (Acceptance of Passengers)
American may refuse to transport you, or may remove you from your flight at any point, for one or several reasons, including but not limited to the following: ...
(6) Your conduct is disorderly, abusive, or violent, or you: ...
(g) are barefoot.
http://www.aa.com/i18n/customerServi...jsp#AcceptPass