Flying in flats

[air_walk]

A few weeks ago while returning from a business trip I finally realized a goal to fly wearing flats (rest of clothing in male mode). At the airport I swapped shoes and put the other shoes in my luggage (gulp - dropping off the suitcase at check-in was a bit nerve-wracking - after that I was committed until I picked up my luggage).
It was nice - easy to get shoes off in the security line and more comfortable in the airplane.

[Angie G]

I had a from Atlanta to Syracuse in girls canvas shoes. :hugs:
Angie

[suzanne]

Well done. Flats are great for some situations and that's another one I hadn't considered. Thanks for the hint.

[Lana Mae]

Air_walk, congrats on a step forward! Now, where are you going to wear them next? Hugs Lana Mae

[air_walk]

Thanks, Lana Mae. I'm not sure where next - the airport seemed safely anonymous. But I'm sure my mind will come up with something new.

[Jaylyn]

It's always nice to have comfy clothes and shoes when flying. I bet no one even noticed anything as it seems when I fly every one is engaged in their own little space either reading, sleeping or visiting.

[Beverley Sims]

Worn flats when flying in drab, they look like black leather slippers.

[Krisi]

You can buy shoes that are pretty much "unisex". Wear them either way.

[Brenn]

I always fly in flats when I can, and usually in male mode. Here is a photo in the business lounge...301126

[Genifer Teal]

I was worried about just the opposite, flying in heels. There's a lot of reasons they don't recommend it but mainly the concern is the Chute if you need to do an emergency exit. As it turns out I was not the only one in awesome high heels on that flight.

[Lisa LIckorice]

My wife and I have matching patent leather Danskos that we wear when traveling. I rarely get looks. I usually care about being outed or laughed at, but I don’t know why I don’t care when wearing the shoes.

[Dressing up]

Took me a while to work up the nerve, and that was for simple black ballet flats with dark socks. Now it is my preferred way to travel. I hope you wear the flats again, it will be easier. The last time I flew, last week, I wore some pretty ballet flats that have a small bow and pendant. My socks were white with pink hearts, definitely noticeable. I don't know what you flats looked like, but I bet you might want to try something flashier next time. Especially since you see that people don;t care they just want to get to their destination.

I have some pink, red and pewter flats I have not worn yet (just need to do more flying!).