I usually wear a pair of cheap running shoes. While I agree 100% on ankle
support being important, boots I find do not offer near the grip that
sneakers do. I also tend to work a lot on the balls of my feet, and
sneakers seem to accommodate that better than boots. It really depends on
individual preference.
On May 13, 2015 6:52 PM, "Jeremy" <jeremysmi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Skate shoes work pretty well for gripping the shingles, as the gravel is a
> lot like grip tape. However, they have soft soles and the ladder rungs
> kill your feet after a day or so. Plus, skate shoes have no ankle
> support. I always prefer boots, as you can lace them up high and you're
> less likely to roll an ankle.
>
> On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 10:17 AM, Adam Moffett <dmmoff...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I have always preferred sneakers with soft soles over any sort of
>> boot.
>> ....except when it comes to heat. A flat black roof can burn you through
>> your sneakers.
>>
>> I was on a 12/12 yesterday. I wear Danner boots. They have an awesome
>> tread, and are also stiff enough for tower work. They tear the hell out of
>> hot shingles though if you twist your foot at all.
>>
>> On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 9:31 AM, Vince West <vi...@shelbybb.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I totally understand. At the ripe young age of 30 I still climb some
>>> roofs I probably shouldn't, without the help of said boots.
>>>
>>> From time to time I will use ropes.
>>> On May 13, 2015 11:04 AM, "Bill Prince" <part15...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> No way would I trust something like that to get up a 12/12 roof. Maybe
>>>> to help a little, but anything over 6/12 I use ropes.
>>>>
>>>> bp
>>>> <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 5/13/2015 4:03 AM, Work wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Anyone using the cougar paw boots? I'm told they let you walk up a
>>>> 12/12 can anyone put any truth to that?
>>>>
>>>> http://www.cougarpaws.com/en/2-shoes-boots
>>>>
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>>
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