Is shoes off at airport getting less popular?

When was the last time you were asked to remove normal trainers when travelling in Europe? Hasn't happened in years, boots is understandable but simple sneakers?

My shoes always set off the alarm and they swab my hands for explosives traces. I must have explosive feet.

Living in Canada, the only time I have to remove my shoes at the airport is when flying to a US destination. If I'm flying domestically within Canada or other international destinations, I can often keep my shoes on while going through security.

It's not a question of what's 'popular', as you well know.

What do you mean by "popular"? Foot wear is quite the easy avenue to conceal things.

Bad guys will utilize this prospect to hide things in foot wear…

Lets just say this… A number of nations do not treat airport security seriously. They are at risk…

In the US its night and day on this, every time I fly they have a new shoes and electronics policy

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