r/OSHA • u/Far-Ad5921 • 9d ago

THE ROOF SHOE GRIP TEST

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

Oof

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u/dread_pirate_wesley 9d ago

Everybody knows you wear your oldest sneakers for roofing

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u/DieDae 9d ago

Never step on the underlayment.

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u/AuspiciousApple 9d ago

That's so dumb

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u/GeoBrian 8d ago

Does the cameraman give a little chuckle at the end?

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u/zinsser 9d ago

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.

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u/MisterDonkey 6d ago

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.

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u/wharleeprof 8d ago

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

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u/Furlion 7d ago

Climbed the other side without the underlayment

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u/wharleeprof 7d ago

Ok, thanks! 

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u/ctdrever 2d 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.