Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced July 8 that the Transportation Security Administration has eliminated its “shoes-off” policy, meaning the extra step of taking off your shoes will no longer be required at TSA-operated airports.

We don’t mean to make light of the very serious topic of airline safety. TSA must remain vigilant of evolving threats. And whatever security policies TSA puts in place, we are willing to oblige — despite inconveniences — to keep airline travel safe.

The policy change is nationwide and goes into effect immediately, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.