In some companies and in some regions, you have to wear certified safety boots. The company I used for work for enforced that rule – annual ladder training, hardhats when working on ladders, eye protection mandatory at all times, and safety boots (with green and orange tags in our case – Canada).
From: Af [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Vince West Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2015 6:25 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [AFMUG] Installer roof boots 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" <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > 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 <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > 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 <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > 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" <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > 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 — Sent from Mailbox <https://www.dropbox.com/mailbox>
