When you board a plane, flight attendants not only greet you, but also discreetly observe one detail: your shoes.
Although this may seem trivial, they analyze whether you meet security standards.
Flight attendants, who are on the front lines of emergency situations, must assess whether passengers are equipped for evacuation. The shoes you wear can affect or hinder your mobility in the event of an emergency.
When passengers need to evacuate, every second counts. Inappropriate footwear, such as heavy boots, high heels or sandals, can slow down movement, cause falls or disturb other passengers. Even worse, some shoes can damage safety equipment.
This is especially the case with evacuation slides. Thin heels can break these slides. For this reason, safety guidelines often stipulate that high-heeled shoes are not allowed during evacuation.
In addition to safety, the choice of footwear can also affect the health of passengers, especially on long flights. Since the pressure in the cabin is different from that on the ground, this can aggravate some circulatory problems, such as venous thrombosis. For a comfortable and safe trip, it is best to:
-Wear closed shoes that can be easily removed if necessary,
-Avoid wearing high heels, flip-flops, and platform shoes.
-Bring a pair of clean socks if you want to take off your shoes during the flight
-Wear shoes during takeoff, turbulence, and landing.
