What kind of pilot shoes?

[ERJpusher]

What kind of shoes won't set off the metal detector? I'm sick of pulling mine off every time I go through security.

If anyone out there has a very comfortable pair of shoes that won't get me strip searched, I'd love to hear what kind they are.

Thanks

 

[OtterFO]

I like MukLuks or Bunny Boots.... Good to -45 or so and no metal in them anyware.

 

[Mallard]

Doc Martens. They've never set off the metal detector.

 

[jobear]

CHEWS

ONES with Thick soles .
I bought a pair of Nun Bush quarter high boots comfy and they kick off easy when it's not your leg
Small bit-o-metal but not near enough to trip the triggers of our TSA agents.
Take care
Jobear

 

[J bar]

justin ropers


texas based FO

yee haw

 

[Hosed COEX]

I bought a pair of Ecco's about a month ago and haven't set off the metal detector since. Very comfortable and no metal shank - they're a bit expensive though - plan $130 - $200 depending on which kind you get.

 

[Dash8]

zappatos

I'm happy with my doc's paid about 100 bones to get them 2nd day right from doc martens website (don't buy them in a store, all the stores jack the prices up)

www.dmusastore.com

lots of styles, just stay away from the 'industrial' series and you'll be good for the magnetometers.


J Bar, justin ropers eh? my ropers beeped, have metal shanks....how do you get through with yours? I know justin's coming out with new boots with composite shanks but they're only in this new style of boots not their regular line as far as i know.

 

[Dash8]

docs

another good thing about Docs, is you can get some styles with nice hiking/work boot soles/tred, good traction for slippery stairs and whatnot, instead of slick bottomed shoes that are as good as ski's in the winter or when it's wet

 

[Looking4Traffic]

Ariat Cobalt Roper, Model #35401

I did some research on this subject, in response to another recent thread and because I'm also looking for some good work shoes. For those of us who like wearing the Roper (a work/dress style of western boot), there are many manufacturers out there. I've looked at: Justin, Lucchese, DoubleH, Durango & Ariat. My principal concerns were, in this order: not having to take them off while going through security, comfort, and durability.

With respect to comfort and durability, I think that Lucchese is the winner, according to dealers who stock all of these brands and according to ancedotes from people who wear these boots. Unfortunately, Lucchese boots all have steel shanks (which set off the alarms) and are also at least about $130 a pair, minimum. I've told that the Ariat boots are also very comfortable and range between $100-$120 for the basic leather.

With respect to keeping the boots on the feet through security, Ariat is the only company who advertises nonsteel-shank technology. Ariat calls it their ATS Technology, which includes a "carbon-fiber forked shank." I telephoned Ariat and spoke with a representative about this technology. They were aware of pilots' concerns and guaranteed that their boot wouldn't "beep." Ariat's website is also very informative: www.ariat.com.

I've been told that Justin boots are also comfortable and that they don't set off alarms, but their website (www.justinboots.com) describes a "steel shank" in the ball of the foot so I wonder if a more sensitive machine might invoke the dreaded 'boot-removal-syndrome.'

Here's the rub: not all Ariat boots have the carbon-fiber shank and most stores don't know the difference. Their stock is mixed so you might believe that you're trying on a Ariat Cobalt Roper and be actually trying on older model with a steel shank. "Beep." So make sure that you ask for model #35401, the Ariat Cobalt Roper. They probably won't have it in stock but can order it for you in about 10 days. That was my experience.

For those of you who may be wondering, I'm not an Ariat dealer and have no financial interest in the company.

Usual disclaimers.

 

[J bar]

I have the Justin Roper rubber sole style #3170

another guy just got Kenneth Cole "Tri-boro bridge" #km2242le for the business look

no problems at all with metal

hope this helps

 

[flx757]

Looking4Traffic,

Thanks for the info. I have had a pair of Ariat Ropers for several years now, and have been extremely happy with them. They have served me well through 2 winters in MN and MI, as well as a summer in London. Their comfort and durability is second to none. The only thing is I have the "Heritage" model with the 4LR technology, which means the steel shank.

I was pleased to hear of the new "Cobalt" Ropers, and will definitely be asking my local dealer about ordering a pair. Thanks again for the heads up.

 

[Dash8]

ideas

I suppose you could also go to a kids science store or discovery channel store or something similar and look for a very strong ferrous(sp?) magnet, take it with ya to the shoe stores, if it feels like it's sticking to the bottom or inside sole of the shoe, i reckon that means a steel shank, and no good....not a guarantee mind you, but an idea none the less

 

[WileE]

Just be careful

Make sure you keep the magnet in a different pocket as your credit cards. If not, you'll be leaving the store without the shoes anyway.

 

[Dash8]

d'oh

important safety tip wile.

almost forgot about that, figured most would realize that on their own, but in this world ya never know.

course, who knows what that would do to those little detectors in the stores themselves, might make em go ape-shiesse and have em think your trying to smuggle stuff into the store

 

[General Lee]

ECCO's------they are super comfortable and last a long time. They can be sort of expensive ($200.00 or so)---but last forever.

Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[ERJpusher]

Thanks for the info, everyone.

Ironically, I was actually leaning toward a pair of ECCO slip on's from the start. Glad to hear good things about them

 

[Counselair]

I took my shoes to a cobbler (that's a shoe fix it guy for all you Young Bucks) he took out the steel shank and replaced it with a hard plastic one. After that it never beeped, even up to the day I got furloughed again.

Counselair

 

[Bull]

Shoes

Buy Clarks. You will be a happy man.