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Dan Dykstra · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Shoes for Roof Cleaning

SprayWash · Approved Exterior Cleaner

i buy the guys brahmas from walmart. they seem to have good traction on the soles, plus you can fins them on sale every now and again after hunting season. I personally HATE the white rubber boots.

I give them the option of those or their own tennis shoes. Most of the guys prefer to keep a pair of crocs in the truck for house washing, though.

I have always wanted to try the kind with removable soles that a lot of the roofers wear, but have never been in a city where I could actually try them on to see how they fit.

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I like my Wolverine light weight Work Boots when soft washing, But the S/H kills the water proofing in them.

-- Edited by Art O on Sunday 8th of January 2023 05:55:04 AM

Doug Rucker · Vender

Shoes for crews for tile roofs..the black sneaker style

Cougar Paws for shingle...the canvas one. Just ordered another pair last night. We go through them about every 6 months.

Andy Hinson · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Cougar Paws

Liberty SoftWash · PWS Vender

New balance sneakers.

Roof Cleaning Virginia · Approved Exterior Cleaner

For 8/12 and up, it's cougar paws or no one is setting foot on the roof. My foreman just blew through a pair in 6 weeks, and at $150 a pop, they're worth every penny. Can't put a price on safety.

Ray - if you have an ABC Supply or Roof Center nearby, they'll have Paws for you to try on.

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Cougar Paws roofing boots feature innovative Traction Grip technology, which enables workers to double their production while also increasing their safety. These products will revolutionize the way you work on roof surfaces of varying materials and inclines. Once you try them you will never go back to anything else. Cougar Paws boots feature removable traction pads that attach to the bottom of the sole, which improve footing on various roof surfaces, including shingle, plywood, shake, tile and felt. No more slipping and sliding! Give steep roofs the boot with Cougar Paws.

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Cougar Paws SureGrip Roofing Boot

Works well on plywood, wood shakes, felt and shingles

$139.00

Cougar Paws Freedom Roofing Boot

25% lighter than other Cougar Paws Roofing Boots!

$159.00

Cougar Paws Classic Roofing Boot

The classic look with all the latest Cougar Paw upgrades!

$139.00

Cougar Paws Sneaker Roofing Shoes

This low-cut shoe delivers the mobility without the weight

$115.00

Cougar Paws Multi-Purpose Pads

This pad works exceptionally well on all surfaces. i.e., plywood, wood shakes, felt, slate, and shingles

$14.95

Cougar Paws Spiked Pads

Perfect in frost or snow, ideal for shake roofs and roof tear-offs

$27.95

CP Spikes Only (for Spike Pads)

Replacement spikes for spike pads - 15/pkg

$7.95

Cougar Paws Duffle Bag

Protect your valuable investment with this handsome boot bag

$17.45

gutterdog · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Cougar paws are the best. Hired a guy cause he had a pair.

Thought he would be Awesome, no.

gutterdog · Approved Exterior Cleaner

The softer the sole the better it grips. Sneakers!

Eric Schnaible · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I wear rubber boots with a heel. I can't imagine wearing sneakers.

Zach Maynard · Approved Exterior Cleaner

My guys get lightweight black boots, they prefer them over rubber PW boots. In my roofing days I wore cougar paws *** word of warning, replace them before they need to be replaced or they will wear out at the worst time***
We don't ever walk on roofs so their is no need for cougar paws, in my experience they are goofy to walk on and I wouldn't recommend them honestly. It's like walking on ski boots.

Barry Landis · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Cougar paws. I won't go on a roof without them! Not so much as a safety factor (even though they grip great), but for the purpose of protecting the shingles on a hot day.

Doug Rucker · Vender

Zach Maynard wrote:
My guys get lightweight black boots, they prefer them over rubber PW boots. In my roofing days I wore cougar paws *** word of warning, replace them before they need to be replaced or they will wear out at the worst time***
We don't ever walk on roofs so their is no need for cougar paws, in my experience they are goofy to walk on and I wouldn't recommend them honestly. It's like walking on ski boots.

The canvas model is like wearing a pair of sneakers. Very comfortable. And yes we replace them about every 6 months, weather they need it or not.

Zach Maynard · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I had the boot ones and they were uncomfortable, although very grippy while up on the roof.
Never tried any other models.

Capital Roof Wash · Approved Exterior Cleaner

When on asphalt shingles it's Shoes for Crews all the way for me (white sneaker with the classic soles). They soles have an insane amount of surface area to grip and pretty comfortable also. The cougar paws sound interesting and I might have to give them a try.

Doug Rucker · Vender

Zach Maynard wrote:
I had the boot ones and they were uncomfortable, although very grippy while up on the roof.
Never tried any other models.

Yes those are very uncomfortable. Thats the first one we tried, then switched to the canvas one. Still have the boot one but only use as a back up.

Dan · Veteran Member

Art O wrote:
I like my Wolverine light weight Work Boots, But the S/H kills the water proofing in them.

I've been wearing my heavy Wolverines! It's great when I'm using a waterfed pole or PW wand and a little leaking soaks my foot!

Jeff Wible · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I wear the low cut hiking style of Muck Boots. Very light, comfortable and SH proof for the most part. But, I don't get on many roofs, unless the liquid won't flow,..then it's pretty flat and the risk of falling goes way down.

Are Cougar Paws felt bottomed? Always thought the SH would eat up the felt. Just wondering, I make my own river wading shoes from store bought heavy felt and 3M contact cement. VERY strong and the felt soles stay put. I use the cheap "AND1" brand of shoe from Wal-Mart. I find it AMAZING how well the felt grips slippery slime covered rocks!!

Has anyone tried making their own felt bottomed Muck Boots, for the benefit of the rubber being so SH proof?

Jeff

Dave O · Retired Member

Jeff Wible wrote:
I wear the low cut hiking style of Muck Boots. Very light, comfortable and SH proof for the most part. But, I don't get on many roofs, unless the liquid won't flow,..then it's pretty flat and the risk of falling goes way down.

Are Cougar Paws felt bottomed? Always thought the SH would eat up the felt. Just wondering, I make my own river wading shoes from store bought heavy felt and 3M contact cement. VERY strong and the felt soles stay put. I use the cheap "AND1" brand of shoe from Wal-Mart. I find it AMAZING how well the felt grips slippery slime covered rocks!!

Has anyone tried making their own felt bottomed Muck Boots, for the benefit of the rubber being so SH proof?

Jeff

Yes Cougar Paws have felt bottoms that are replaceable. No the SH doesn't eat them up. I love the Cougar Paws for their grip and they protect the shingles.

Doug Rucker · Vender

You will wear the felt out from the shingles before the SH eats em up. The SH WILL eat up the little stick tabs on the bottom of the shoes that hold the pads on. Be sure to rinse the pads and the bottoms of the shoes after each use.

Capital Roof Wash · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I love my Shoes For Crews. I stick like glue with these things and I have tried a few options in the past but it's just my personal preference and whatever works and makes you stick to the roof without free falling or slipping on ladder rungs, go with it! They don't last long July and August but the rest of the year they are good for a 4 months. Tomorrow is going to be 98 degrees and the shingles are going to be about 150!!!

RIP Rapid HotClean · Eternal Member

Smith & Wesson hunting boots. Light and no slip.

Ron Musgraves · Pressure Washing Institute

I stay off the Roof

Dan · Veteran Member

https://www.shoesforcrews.com/sfc3/index.cfm?changeWebsite=US_en&route=c_store.viewDetailsOfProduct&partnumber=2062&size=

Is this a style any have used from ShoesForCrews? Or some other one?

Doug Rucker · Vender

we use this....www.shoesforcrews.com/sfc3/index.cfm

only for tile and metal...never for shingle.

Foe shingle we use these now....www.amazon.com/KEEN-Mens-Arroyo-Hiking-Sandal/dp/B000MQWVA4/ref=pd_sbs_shoe_11

Dan · Veteran Member

Doug Rucker wrote:
we use this....www.shoesforcrews.com/sfc3/index.cfm

only for tile and metal...never for shingle.

Foe shingle we use these now....www.amazon.com/KEEN-Mens-Arroyo-Hiking-Sandal/dp/B000MQWVA4/ref=pd_sbs_shoe_11

Thanks Doug.

I'll look into those.