At the airport when they're searching you...?

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Mike R

You never have to take your socks off. Sometimes they say you have to take your shoes off, sometimes they just "strongly recommend" that you do. If you're wearing sneakers or other shoes without metal then they usually won't have a problem with you not taking them off. But if you're wearing dress shoes or anything with metal then it's almost certain you will set the metal detector off so it's probably best to take them off.

wikkedstar

no, what if you have really hard shoes to take off and put back on?

neonmikey2000

nzwlmmz16

You can leave certian types of shoes on, like open sandals or even those ballet type shoes that are popular now. Sock can saty on.

Grist

Yes. Dirty socks can be lethal.

Austin W

No.

UNIVERSAL

WEAR FLIP FLOPS ONTO THE PLANE

saule

just shoes, unless they will ask you to take them off

Elana

They're looking for hidden explosives. Unless your feet
have been replaced by a container filled with C4 (Hey...
a C4 Prosthetic? Anyone? Anyone?), you should be OK.

By the way, don't bother joking with them about the smell
killing them. They've heard it ALL before...

blazer

All the adults have to take off shoes, kids do not.

right 1

if they ask you to you have to, unless your are wearing high heals sandals with out socks

roastbeef

to go through security they usually recommend you take off your shoes in case there's metal in them that would trip the sensor. If you're actually being seached by security personel they might ask you to remove the socks, but they might not.

aunt_webby

only if they ask !

americanwoman22309

No, just your shoes.

Petcreatures78

You just place your shoes by your carry-ons and walk through in stocking feet.

cupidgirl

just shoes

DisneyLover

wear flip flops its like 100 times easier.
I always do that even if i'm flying in the winter 'cuz its so easy to do!

Pipi

i wore sandals so i was barefoot at the start.
if they do, i'd throw a fit. how many other ppl walked barefoot across that dirty floor.

Dusty

I don't think you would ever be asked to take your socks off! I can't imagine what you would hide in them

arirose321

Nope, you don't even always have to take off your shoes.

kja63

I have never had to take off my shoes for airport security. Maybe they only make certain people do this?

wishiwereatthebeach

This is Airport Security, why did you ask that question? What are you planning to put in your socks? Alright, take your socks off!! Now!!

Nick's Mom

No... unless they find you to be suspecting of carrying something... just wear sandals!

TXDUDE

the sign says take off your shoes, it doesn't say take off your socks...Unless they have a reason to have you take them off you usually won't have to.

PiccChick12

Just your shoes, to put them through the x-ray machine.