Shoe modification

[navigatro]

I like to bind my feet like a Chinese peasant woman, so I may be constantly reminded of my place at the bottom of society.

 

[aa73]

Justin boots have not had metal shanks for a while now... I go through security all day long w/ no problem, plus chicks dig 'em.

 

[ron burgundy]

A shoemaker can remove the shank in about 2 or 3 minutes. I had the shank removed from my Eccos, and he said that good shoes don't really need a shank, and if he could just keep the steel shank to use for a rebuild of a shoe for somebody else, I didn't even have to pay him.

That was over three years ago, and these Eccos are still going strong.

You could probably pull the shank out yourself. All it takes is a razor knife and some needle nosed pliers . . . remove the insole, and then make a left-to right incision over the shank (they are just a narrow strip of steel, maybe 4 inches long by 3/4 inch wide).

Take the money you save, and treat an FO to a couple of cold frosty beverages on your next layover.

Or ask somebody in management, Free of charge,they will pull it out and stick in your back.

 

[ron burgundy]

Yet so pathetic that you spend your days trolling this website...

And you are angry because ...you might not find out "what is the most comfortable shoe while I am bending over"?

 

[batsky2000]

Try SAS shoes, they are pricy at $150 but they are the lightest shoes you have ever had on your feet and they are airport safe, no metal, plus very durable and the best part of all they are made in the USA, no China crap, made in San Antonio, TX

 

[Checknsix]

I ended up buying a pair of Stags that had the metal shank without realizing it. Just reach in under the sole lining and pull the shanks out. No big deal. Takes about 30 seconds per shoe and didn't really seem to affect how the shoe feels.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Ecco's are well worth the money. SUPER comfortable. Got a pair on right now! (no steel in shoe though)

 

[Flying the Line]

I was told by several shoe repair places that they cannot take the shank out of my eccos because of the vulcanization of the shoe.

 

[waka]

Become a FFDO.

yeah right, go through all of that training just so you can bypass metal detectors. that's a great idea!