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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 11:49 pm
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Originally Posted by soitgoes
Indeed they are. Which is absurd. My previous travel shoes (no metal shanks) have small bits of gel padding in the heel. I guess I have to find new travel shoes.

I feel especially bad for those people who need gel inserts to avoid pain.

Since many sneakers have gel elements built into the shoe itself (not removable), what's their status?

According to the latest iteration of the banned items list...

NOTE: Shoes with gel heels are allowed but must to removed and screened.
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