Originally Posted by eyecue

Doesnt know if you have orthotics or not. When you are asked to remove them you simply state that you have orthotics. End of discussion. However you will probably end up going down for more screening. This is not punishment. If you have shoes that are over the limit for heel height, we are directed to inspect your shoes. While X-ray exam is the preferred method they can be tested after you wear them through the WTMD. You may be asked to remove them for inspection but we will not ask you to walk/stand until we have returned them for you to wear, provided of course that you inform the screener that is checking you that you have orthotics. I pat down alot of people everyday because they dont want to go through the WTMD. It is their option to exercise this right due to any reason but the most common reason is medical. They dont have to inform us of a reason for the request because it can be embarrassing for them. A word or advice though, if you opt to try this approach and are offended by the limited pat down of secondary screening, dont go for the full pat down. During a full pat down you have to remove EVERYTHING from your pockets and your shoes and belt.