Reid is the would-be ‘shoeicide’ bomber who was apprehended in midair during early 2002 when he (almost comically) attempted to ignite a fuse in his shoes that were laden with plasitic explosives.
a suicide bomber who conceals explosive devices within his or her shoes
Hyphenation
a su·i·cide bomb·er who conceals ex·plo·sive devices with·in his or her shoes