Airport Safe/Steel Free footwear refers to footwear made without the use of steel. In order to provide basic support and stability, shoes generally feature a metal plate called a shank, which is located within the sole and right below the arch. Airport Safe/Steel Free shoes replace this steel structure with a composite, non-metal shank that will not trigger metal detectors, yet still offers the same support.
About Fisherman Sandals:
Fisherman Sandals are sandals featuring wide woven strips of material on the upper. Fisherman sandals may have an open or closed toe, but will have openings along the upper where the woven strips cross and attach to the sole.
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