Shoes without metal?
Jul 16, 2006 | 12:06 pm
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Shoes without metal?
I'm looking for a new pair of walking shoes that could also be used with a pair of slacks as casual business wear (i.e. doesn't have to go with a suit). I'm looking for a pair that won't set off the WTMD and doesn't have a thick sole. So far the Ecco website isn't turning up a lot of information. Any other brands I should consider looking at?
I tend to bring just one pair of shoes so it has to be good for extended walking in a city/light trail hiking but should also be wearable for business casual and into a nice restaurant.
I tend to bring just one pair of shoes so it has to be good for extended walking in a city/light trail hiking but should also be wearable for business casual and into a nice restaurant.
Jul 16, 2006 | 12:45 pm
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Originally Posted by Lurker1999
I'm looking for a new pair of walking shoes that could also be used with a pair of slacks as casual business wear (i.e. doesn't have to go with a suit). I'm looking for a pair that won't set off the WTMD and doesn't have a thick sole. So far the Ecco website isn't turning up a lot of information. Any other brands I should consider looking at?
I tend to bring just one pair of shoes so it has to be good for extended walking in a city/light trail hiking but should also be wearable for business casual and into a nice restaurant.
I tend to bring just one pair of shoes so it has to be good for extended walking in a city/light trail hiking but should also be wearable for business casual and into a nice restaurant.
I dont know where you can find shoes w/no metal...but my when I need to buy shoes for work, heres my trick I try to bend them near the heels if they are bendable they dont have any shanks if you cant then you know they are...
Jul 16, 2006 | 6:41 pm
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Originally Posted by carmelita
I dont know where you can find shoes w/no metal...but my when I need to buy shoes for work, heres my trick I try to bend them near the heels if they are bendable they dont have any shanks if you cant then you know they are...
My typical response was putting my shoes in the WTMD at the last government building I worked.
Jul 17, 2006 | 12:50 am
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Rockport used to make all of thier shoes with a steel shank until a couple years ago. They began making all shoes with a "fiberlon" shank which is made of hardened nylon and plastic. I wear these at work at the checkpoint all day and they are very comfortable. Can be a little pricey, but worth it. Another brand is Deer Stags which are found at JC Penney for about $50. I know a few of the other TSA guys and some pilots that like these ones alot.
Jul 17, 2006 | 1:59 am
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Originally Posted by carmelita
I dont know where you can find shoes w/no metal...but my when I need to buy shoes for work, heres my trick I try to bend them near the heels if they are bendable they dont have any shanks if you cant then you know they are...
Zappos.com as a section for metal-free/airport-friendly shoes here A guy down the hall highly recommends the Keen Portsmouth for traveling and casual to business casual (ie non-uniform) dress.
Jul 17, 2006 | 8:46 am
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Originally Posted by jonesing
There's a thread here that has some good footwear suggestions.
Zappos.com as a section for metal-free/airport-friendly shoes here A guy down the hall highly recommends the Keen Portsmouth for traveling and casual to business casual (ie non-uniform) dress.
Zappos.com as a section for metal-free/airport-friendly shoes here A guy down the hall highly recommends the Keen Portsmouth for traveling and casual to business casual (ie non-uniform) dress.