They can and often times do make people take their shoes off, even without the beep. Prior to the metal detector it is your option whether you want to remove your shoes or not. Once you pass through, you lose the option and they can make you remove your shoes. I've had it happen several times.
I always get..."its highly recommended that you remove your shoes"...I say but they dont have any metal in them....."sir, its highly recommended you remove your shoes...if you dont you are subject to secondary screening".
With that being said I think RockPorts are very comfortable and I think have a fiber shank in them now.
Rockport makes a couple of pair. They are labled as "Airport Friendly". A little more expensive than the Deer Sags but they hold up for a long time and very comfortable.
they aren't supposed to be threatening secondary screening to crew members unless you actually set off the detector twice....
I went with some Dr. Martens...very comfortable and don't get ruined in the goo on the ramp. (and don't set off the detectors either)
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