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Looking for new work shoes. Don't want to have to take them off for screening (airport friendly). Loafer type (minus the tassels). Water resistant would be a plus. Not a boot guy. No doc martins. Like the pair I have but think they were built for office work. Searched but could not find anything on this topic.

Thanks.

I have a pair of Rockports that are waterproof and have held up well for over 5 years. I'd buy another pair just like them. Don't have to take them off at security.

Eccos are the way to go.

I got about three good years out of my old Dockers before switching to Ariats.

PERSPECTIVE - Black at Dockers Shoes.com

Non-metalic shank and quite comfortable.

I had a pair of slip on Dockers that were great for the last several years, but I accidentally left them on top of my car on the street last month like an idiot. Just flew my first 4 day with these and so far I really like them.

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I just picked up a nice pair of Puma's at the outlet store. Slip on real easy no shank and they look nice. Best part was the price $45.

Second that, most comfortable pair of shoes I've ever owned.

I've had my eccos for 4 years and just replaced them with new eccos. They hold up to Jet A and Deice fluid well.

wallabees by clarks, 5 years going on strong with nothing replaced. soft, comfortable, airport friendly !

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I'm a firm believer that shoes are important for comfort and back support. I wear a nice pair of Cole Haan loafers that have no metal and lots of support (Nike bought them). They may be a little pricier but I've never been a fan of cheap things anyways. These have lasted me a long time and I seem to get a lot of compliments among fellow crew members; maybe because they aren't your standard nasty looking ecco shoes. Here's an example of a nice work shoes:

I buy the black obviously...
Cole Haan

Bostonian FlexLite. Very comfortable, light and airport friendly slip on shoes.

All about Johnston & Murphy.. I have loafer type with tassels, but they have plenty of types without tassels. They are extremely comfortable. I'm an RJ guy and am out doing 4-6 leg days.. Never get uncomfortable. They are security friendly and are easy to get on and off in the cockpit if you wanna relax..


They have the comfort, the classic professional look, and they shine wonderfully.

I have the ones that came with leather soles. They wear out quick, but I took them to a shoe repair place and for 30 bucks they put this high quality goodyear neolite rubber on the sole and heel. That rubber has lasted with zero wear for over a year.

Just got a pair of these too. Love 'em. Super comfy.

Are all Ecco's airport friendly?

I just got a new pair of eccos and both of them have been airport friendly. They last forever and are as comfortable as tennis shoes.... My first pair lasted 4 years also and are still ok to wear, just starting to look a little beat up....

Eccos. They are worth the money.

clarks - wave.

walking shoe with more of a professional appearance.

the ones I have have laces, but are airport friendly (none of clarks' shoes have metal shanks). they're the most comfortable shoes i own.

i think i paid around 100 bucks for them.

No they are not. I went to the ECCO store at Mall of America in MSP and specifically asked for "airport friendly" shoes. The sales dude talked about all his United pilot buddies who swore by Eccos so I dropped a $buck 30 on his recommendation and proceeded through security only to hear the dreaded beep. I was pretty angry about the whole thing as he assured me they were safe. I brought them back and got these:

ECCO Helsinki Slip On Mens Dress Shoes

I have tried just about every brand over the years and I am most satisfied with these.

ECCO!

Go to Nordstrom's and buy them, spend the extra cash. If ANYTHING goes wrong with them they will replace them. My leather on the toes got eaten up a bit from wear and tear and they replaced them free. No receipt, no questions.

+1 Clark's. Very comfortable and breathable.

I use these

Johnston & Murphy: PENN SLIP-ON - Black Full Grain

Do not beep, and extremely comfortable. Worn for over a year so far and still look brand new ( polish regularly) Sole is good in the winter too. I got them for around $100. Highly recommend

I won't post anything that could be seen as a security threat but this article kinda helps what I'm hinting at. I know Jonathan Corbett is talking about a different machine but there are loop holes in the metallic detecting machines too. I have metal shanks in my shoes and rarely hear the beep. Some will say that they don't want to deal with the hassle but to each their own. ;)

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Hands down the best. I've never had a problem going through any airport in this country or others. I have had mine for four years and they still look brand new. The nice part is in the winter, the snow won't get in your shoe while doing a walk around or just in general.

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Ditto, absolutely worth the extra coin.

I have a pair of Ariat Ropers. They have no metal shanks and have worked great. In the summer they allow my feet to breath, and in the winter I can wear wool socks without showing the sock color since the boot comes up on the sides.

Ropers & Lacers Heritage Roper - Ariat

Since we're talking clothing, any belt recommendations that the airport smurfs won't hassle me about?

I buy my belts from Coach and have never had any problems with the buckles setting off the metal detector. You pay more but as my previous post regarding shoes mentioned, you get what you pay for.

Rock the Crocs, money in security lines

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haha Crocs... they look ridiculous but they are by far one of the more comfortable shoes I've ever worn. They used to make an all-black cloth corduroy slip ons that looked decent and were really comfortable.

I just bought a new pair of Rockports the other day. Very durable/comfortable shoe. I'm still breaking them in so I'll let you know in a couple weeks how they are doing. I had a pair in high school and they were one of the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn.

A lot of my co-workers and friends swear by Clarks. Supposedly really good if you have back problems and need a comfortable shoe for daily wear.

I second the Ariat ropers. As for belts, Take a magnet with you to the store. If the magnet sticks to the buckle, Leave it alone. If the magnet doesn't stick, you are good to go.

Nothing screams sloppy commuter FO like a pair of black slip on sneakers:D

...or sloppy commuter CA for that matter...:D

Thanks for the suggestion.

Now why didn't I think of that? Thanks!

If your'e looking for something inexpensive that will last. Look into Thorogood. They are a goverment contractor for the Postal system, Police, and Military. Their stuff is not ECCO comfy by a long shot, but very durable and official looking.

Nike free good running shoe

Ecco all the way.

Bought my first pair in 2005 and replaced it only after the sole literally wore away, which was 7 years later.

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The Helsinki offers the best value for the money, in my opinion.

I'll never wear another shoe.

another vote for Ecco.

Here you go: Gun Belts by The Belt Man

1-1/4" black bullhide belt will last your entire career and then you can be buried in it. Nothing like a custom fitted belt with chrome round buckle that doesn't ring the beeper. I have 3 of these belts in different colors and each one is of the highest quality. Follow the fitting directions on the website or talk directly to Jim. If you go to Artesia, they work great for that too :)

I used to have a pair of Rockport's that I liked, but when I needed new shoes a couple of years ago, that pair was discontinued, and every other pair I liked from them had metal shanks, so I decided to follow the advice from another thread and try a pair of Ecco's, I will never buy another brand of dress shoe again. They may be expensive, but they look great, are as comfortable as a tennis shoe, need no break in perioud, and my 2 year old pair looks almost brand new still!

Ecco's all the way!