Sticky shoes

[William M. Corbett]

What type of shoes do you find work best for traversing roofs?

[James E. Braun, CMI]

The more shoe tread contacting the roof the better. I wear a black like dress shoe made by Shetchers and sold by JC Pennys but my girlfiend and to continously stop by and ask for the shoe before they finally stocked it. You definitely want to stay away from deep threads on souls for you do not track in dirt etc.

[ntoll]

Originally Posted by jbraun

You definitely want to stay away from deep threads on souls for you do not track in dirt etc.

I always take my shoes off when I enter the home. Usually, I walk around inside in my socks but carry an extra pair of shoes in for when I go into the attic.

[William M. Corbett]

I have found the "Merrill" hiking shoes are great for traction with out holding mud in the treads. They flex very well and are as comfortable as just wearing socks.

I always take my shoes off when I enter the home.

We have'nt had enough rain around here to make a mud pie.

[rcramer]

Cougar Paws.

[Blaine Wiley]

I just wear my Timberline work boots. Plenty of traction.

[James E. Braun, CMI]

Originally Posted by ntoll

I always take my shoes off when I enter the home. Usually, I walk around inside in my socks but carry an extra pair of shoes in for when I go into the attic.

Those hospital shoe soul covers is what I usually use, but only when a house has light carpet. Some of the houses in rural missouri are not very clean to begin with.

[Bruce M. Graham]

Same as Neil, you can found problem in the floor that you can't with shoes on.

[tdietrich1]

I use what ever split toed boot have laying around with a traction enhancer.


For real steep roof I find myself having to use my hands.

Heck sames times unfolding a ladder, i climb walls.

[James E. Braun, CMI]

Bruce,
What kind of problems?

[Barry Adair]

Originally Posted by wcorbett

What type of shoes do you find work best for traversing roofs?

CROCS http://www.crocs.com/

I can hear the laughter now but they really work better than any others I've tried and I've spent some bucks just on roof footwear.

There are a number of Texas inspectors that are wearing them for steep and tiled roofs that swear by them, as do I.

[cduphily]

I'll never give up my RedWings
Bad back, bad knees, bruised heel bones...only boots,shoes,sneakers I can wear and have no discomfort.

[Doug Edwards]

I use crepe soled shoes (actually desert boots) The type/style used by the Brits during WWII. I have full sole contact to the roofing shingles. Another plus is it does not pick up dirt that can come loose later in the house. Lightweight & cool and you can get them thru the Cabela's catalog.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...942&hasJS=true

[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

Originally Posted by tdietrich1

I use what ever split toed boot have laying around with a traction enhancer.


For real steep roof I find myself having to use my hands.

Heck sames times unfolding a ladder, i climb walls.

Not me!
I do not want to be one more Home Inspector who fell off a roof.
If I feel the least bit nervous ,I get out my Trypod and 25 power scope to see the roof .
I write it up as not able to walk the roof due to ( to steep) ( to wet)
( to fragile) To slippery).
Give my openion to its life and condition and move on with the inspection.
Tennis out side and I also use diffent shoes in the home.

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[William M. Corbett]

I use what ever split toed boot have laying around with a traction enhancer.
 
 
For real steep roof I find myself having to use my hands.
 
Heck sames times unfolding a ladder, i climb walls. :grin:

The pics I saw looked like they may damage the roof covering resulting in a "perforated shingle".
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