The shoe removal process was implemented in 2006 "in response to an attempt by an airline passenger to conceal a bomb in his shoe," per USA TODAY.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said July 8 that TSA will no longer make travelers remove their shoes at security checkpoints.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy stating the Transportation Security Administration will be eliminating the shoe removal security requirement “effective immediately.”