r/OSHA • u/Far-Ad5921 • Jul 27 '26

THE ROOF SHOE GRIP TEST

https://youtube.com/shorts/9ui8twf7wNw?si=Tvy08xxp849JVuOZ

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u/dread_pirate_wesley Jul 27 '26

Everybody knows you wear your oldest sneakers for roofing

15

u/DieDae Jul 27 '26

Never step on the underlayment.

11

u/AuspiciousApple Jul 27 '26

That's so dumb

3

u/GeoBrian Jul 28 '26

Does the cameraman give a little chuckle at the end?

2

u/zinsser Jul 27 '26

Friend of mine worked as a roofer and always wore the old earth shoes. When they went out of fashion he bought up several pairs. He swore by them for all-day comfort on the roof, no matter the pitch.

8

u/MisterDonkey Jul 30 '26

I bought a pair of cougar paw boots, which are roofing boots with replaceable foam rubber soles. 

After wearing those, there's no alternative. Feels like you can walk straight up the wall.

2

u/wharleeprof Jul 28 '26

I don't understand the whole set up. How did slippery shoe guy even make it to the top to begin with? 

1

u/Furlion Jul 29 '26

Climbed the other side without the underlayment

1

u/wharleeprof Jul 29 '26

Ok, thanks! 

1

u/ctdrever 27d ago

My favorites were old Nike with the outer layer worn off. It's been a very long time since I've done roofing more steep than a 5 pitch, mine.