For nearly 20 years, millions of bare feet have marched through security checkpoints at airports around the country, a motley parade of hairy and Roman toes, calloused soles and cracked heels, nails black from marathons or chipped red from faded manicures. These feet are best enjoyed in private. Yet since 2006, they have been on stark display.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said rules for removing a belt, coat, or other items from a bag, such as laptops or liquids, are still in effect, but they are reviewing them.