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# Step-On X-Rays For Airport Security
Mag Shoe Lets You Keep Your Shoes On

By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-10-13 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-security-scans-shoe-away-terrorists-reduces-airport-odors
References: [techradar](http://www.techradar.com/news/world-of-tech/shoe-friendly-airport-scanner-launched-475351)

I hate having to remove my shoes at the airport security check point. Luckily the [TSA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clear) has removed this requirement providing a new market for [shoe-only scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mettlertoledo-x3-series). A step-on x-ray device was created and is being used in Israel called the Mag Shoe. It scans your shoes as you walk through security in just two seconds.

**Implications** - With new innovations such as the Mag Shoe, airport security may be able to move a little bit faster while still taking all necessary precautions. People will also be less discomforted and grouchy if they do not have to take the time to [remove their shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comodo). With new technology always coming about, people may even enjoy being at the airport!

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.4/10
- Popularity: 46% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Shoe-only Scanners:** The development of shoe-only scanners presents an opportunity for airports to streamline security procedures and enhance passenger experience.
- **Faster Airport Security:** The introduction of step-on x-ray devices like the Mag Shoe can significantly reduce wait times at airport security checkpoints, improving efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- **Enhanced Passenger Comfort:** Innovations in airport security such as the Mag Shoe allow passengers to keep their shoes on, eliminating the need for shoe removal and enhancing overall comfort during the screening process.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Airport Security:** The adoption of shoe-only scanners and step-on x-ray devices by airport security agencies can revolutionize the way passenger screening is conducted.
- **Technology:** The development and implementation of advanced screening technologies like the Mag Shoe open doors for further innovation in airport security and related industries.
- **Travel and Tourism:** Improved airport security procedures, driven by disruptive innovations like shoe-only scanners and step-on x-ray devices, can contribute to a more enjoyable travel experience, potentially attracting more tourists.

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