LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) — For nearly 20 years, travelers have endured the hassle of kicking off their shoes at airport security lines—all thanks to the notorious “shoe bomber” Richard Reid’s failed terror plot in 2001. Now, that may finally change.

According to The Associated Press, the agency plans to allow passengers to keep their shoes on during screenings at many U.S. airports starting this Sunday July 13, with a nationwide rollout expected soon. 

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The shoe removal rule, introduced shortly after Reid’s attempt to detonate explosives on a transatlantic flight, has long been a staple of TSA screenings. Travelers enrolled in TSA PreCheck —a $80, five-year program offering expedited security—have been exempt from the shoe removal requirement, along with belts and light jackets. 

The TSA has yet to officially confirm the change, but a spokesperson said the agency is “always exploring new and innovative ways to enhance passenger experience and our strong security posture,” adding that any updates “will be issued through official channels.”