davidmcg Posted January 23, 2012 Report Posted January 23, 2012 I was just wondering, the boots I wear on an inspection are EH rated and mine are getting a little worn in the toe area, amazing how that area goes so fast. But I was just wondering before I go by another pair, just how many others wear boots that are EH rated? Mine are made by Converse and they are awfully comfortable. They look more like a hiking boot than work boots and feel like it too. Nice and lightweight and your toe doesn't freeze off when its ice cold outside. Had a bull step on my toe once and that composite cover held right up.
Ben H Posted January 23, 2012 Report Posted January 23, 2012 I wear Red Wings work boots. Have for years. I've never worn he toe out on the leather, but do go through the soles about every two years or so. I think mine are EH, but only by coincidence. I didn't shop for them to be.
Erby Posted January 23, 2012 Report Posted January 23, 2012 Would it hold up to this? Click to Enlarge 51.9 KB
Charles Posted January 23, 2012 Report Posted January 23, 2012 I wear Ariat Electrical Hazard (EM) work boots (cowboy style boot). Great slip resistant rubber sole. I get some unusual looks when walking roof tops wearing my cowboy boots!! Charles
davidmcg Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Posted January 23, 2012 I wear Ariat Electrical Hazard (EM) work boots (cowboy style boot). Great slip resistant rubber sole. I get some unusual looks when walking roof tops wearing my cowboy boots!! Charles I didn't know Ariat had boots that are EH rated, I shall have to take a look at their line.
davidmcg Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Posted January 23, 2012 Would it hold up to this? Click to Enlarge 51.9?KB Never been around one of those ugly beasts, I think I'll stick with my Angus.
Robert Jones Posted January 23, 2012 Report Posted January 23, 2012 I am a big fan of Danner. I wear them in a military style for my military reserve duty and they have a great hiking type boot that I wear for the inspection side.
John Kogel Posted January 24, 2012 Report Posted January 24, 2012 Click to Enlarge 51.9?KB That was the day Erby realized that some of the biggest challenges in his life would be dealing with all the bull sh#t. He went shopping for a belt and the biggest screwdriver he could find. [] I wear hard toed boots when I'm doing real work, but for inspections, I just wear leather shoes with a rubber grip sole. Rockports I think they are.
Les Posted January 24, 2012 Report Posted January 24, 2012 Red wing 8" boots. toes last 4-5yrs and soles abt 3yrs. Boot tops have lasted as long as 12yrs* if the toe leather lasts. We like them because they are waterproof, soft soles and easy to use shoe covers with or take off. I never remove my boots, but do cover them every time. *sitting at the desk as much as I now do, they may last the rest of my life!
Tim Maxwell Posted January 24, 2012 Report Posted January 24, 2012 I like the way the cheaper (400 series) New Balance sneakers grip comp shingles. They're not that comfortable but you can add some Dr. Scholls gel inserts and that changes everything. They last a year or less.
Erica Stewart Posted April 12, 2012 Report Posted April 12, 2012 My hubby is a land-man, and runs and extraction business on the side. When he is out just looking over a property he wears Justin classic cut boots. No steel toe, but he has had these boots for over five years, and claims they are the most comfortable boot he owns (he has wide feet EE). When he is around heavy machinery, he uses the Timberland Pro Pit boss', is what they are called I think. Keeps his feet warm, steel toe, and also very comfortable. Hope this gives you a few leads, good luck!
Marc Posted April 12, 2012 Report Posted April 12, 2012 I need traction on the roof before I need an EH rating. Red Wing #6618. They're postal issue for traction. I'm on my 3rd, perhaps 4th pair since becoming an HI 9 years ago. Marc
hausdok Posted April 12, 2012 Report Posted April 12, 2012 Been wearing ordinary made in China Rockport lace-up shoes forever. Don't know the model. They look like an ankle boot without the boot part. Great traction on roofs, Look OK. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike
gtblum Posted April 12, 2012 Report Posted April 12, 2012 Got a new pair I haven't tried on a roof yet, but they have great traction and a two year water proof guaranty. Click to Enlarge 13.38 KB
Tom Raymond Posted April 12, 2012 Report Posted April 12, 2012 I bet you look damned funny on the roof with a caddy!
Richard Moore Posted April 12, 2012 Report Posted April 12, 2012 I bet you look damned funny on the roof with a caddy! Also, probably not good for the roof! Click to Enlarge 39.03 KB
gtblum Posted April 12, 2012 Report Posted April 12, 2012 I bet you look damned funny on the roof with a caddy! Also, probably not good for the roof! Click to Enlarge 39.03?KB Is that a two door cupola, or a four dormer sedan?
Nolan Kienitz Posted April 12, 2012 Report Posted April 12, 2012 Did they "back it in" from above or "go in forward" from below?
Tom Raymond Posted April 12, 2012 Report Posted April 12, 2012 I'll bet it was a whole lot easier to get it there than to get it out.
John Dirks Jr Posted April 12, 2012 Report Posted April 12, 2012 I change shoes as many as three times during some inspections. 1) el cheapo boots for wet and muddy sites. 2) Cougar Paws for steep pitch roofs. 3) clean sneakers for interior work.
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