Originally Posted by exerda
Of course, IAD's video screens have people continually advising you remove your shoes, and then some TSA guy will always shout over it, "You must remove your shoes, shoes off, please!" Great consistency!
Funny story -- flew through IAD yesterday on my way to PHX and was wearing a pair of retro Adidas from the 60s. The sole is just about .25 inches thick across the entire shoe -- should fit the thin sole shoe exemption, right?
Well, I go through the WTMD and the TSA agent tells me all shoes must come off. I respond that these soles are super thin and walk through. The agent just shakes his head and promptly sends me to the penalty box. I tell him to get a complaint form and mention that the TSA website says thin soles, etc. etc.
So while I'm waiting for the massage and wand, a manager comes over with a complaint form. I asked her what the story was, pointed out my shoes, etc. and while I'm doing this, the first (referring agent) steps in and says "Sir, you weren't selected for shoes. It is just continuous, random screening."
Some days, you just can't win.
Hoya