Airport Booties
We’re used to removing our shoes when we go through airport security but that doesn’t mean we enjoy it. Who knows what germs are lurking on that dirty airport floor? Although most airports don’t provide foot covers, they are allowed. According to TSA rules, disposable booties are legal as long as you throw them away before leaving the security area. Many travel companies have been releasing such products and selling them for around $10 for a pack of 10 but hardware and safety supply stores carry shoe covers for much less. I bought 100 of these covers for just $6.47 and they work great on shoeless feet.
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I love the idea of these. I hate taking my shoes off, and walking across the gross airport floors. I’m worried though that it’s going to become like the bottled water thing and we’re going to find thousands of these in the trash. Are they reusable?
Comment by TravelMuse — April 18, 2008 @ 10:17 am
TSA rules require you to dispose of booties when you leave the security area but in my experience, not all airports enforce this. If you are able to get through and repack the booties, you can reuse them but be prepared to throw them away if screeners request it.
So far I don’t see a lot of people using them, but maybe if it becomes widespread airports will start a recycle program. Wishful thinking right?
Comment by alena — April 18, 2008 @ 10:33 am