These boots get me into places on a roof that I mite not have without them. Check out the video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIEMrWHE9eE

I got some and they are a big help!

Love 'em.

I fall off a half a dozen roofs and now you tell me I should have been wearing Cougar Paws. Too late, my wife locked up my ladders. ( Can I crawl up the side of a building with these things? You know; like a cougar )

Just follow the raccoons Paul. lol!

DO they work on tile roofs?

For all you young fearless, I think I can fly guys, go for it. They are great, however don't let them give you false security. You will find yourself going places that you should not go. We did a Bat job last weekend with Eric Arnold, Paul Brooker and a few others. Cougar Paws where present as well as a big slate roof that was challenging. They respected the roof and had added safety with the Paws.

How about metal roofs?

Metal roofs are a case by case story. If screw heads are viable, then walk on them with sneakers. The screw heads will wreck a pair of soles on your paws quick. If screw heads are not visible, then the paws will help, but find a safe place to put your ladder, and be able to grab what you need to get up the hill. Hooks and ladders coming down from the ridge will make things safer for you, and the quality of your work will show that you weren't scared to death while doing it.

Thats what I do is ladder hooks on ridge caps. I may get a pair. thanks for the post Mr. Flick

Just got mine a few days ago but I haven't had to try them out yet. They feel like they are high quality.

Any time Mr. Antczak. I believe in making the industry better, through networking.

Mike what about Spanish tile roofs? Working on that coyote person for you.

I've got a pair of size 12 with 2 spare sets of paws for sale... Don't use at all.. Tried em on a job, way to uncomfortable.

Maybe bigfoot needs em Bud! LOL
Baxter, Spanish tile cant be walked on as far as I know. I always broke them trying. That was 10 years ago, and I haven't gotten any thinner. I sure apreciate the hook up, We are filming may 15-16

I walk on tiles all the time, as long as they have some kind of quality you'll be alright.

Major difference between old Spanish tile or terra cotta clay type and modern tile roofs with concrete composite.
We have both here of course, wouldn't walk on the old style, the new style is walked on every day by anyone needing roof access.
Is a question of weight distribution and where on the tile you place your feet. I've been on a roof for three days straight doing bird exclusion with no tiles broken and watched another type of contractor walk normally and smash 3-5 tiles in about 10 min of work.

I photograph the roof on my way across and explain to folks I am doing so ahead of time. Usually they have quite a few broken or cracked already and know if sonething needs to happen up there it is a known risk.

I wear a thin soled pair of Patagonia dress shoes. This was found by accident, they grip well and aren't wide like work boots so fit valleys perfectly for me. Most of my tile isn't pitched much so steep isn't my issue.

**disclaimer - nearly every tile roof even modern state warranty is voided when walked on, yet the roofer, hvac, etc... all walk on them daily.**

Have done 20 tile roofed homes in last two years with only one cracked tile that was replaced before I left.

I inspect roof tops for living and yes the cougar paws work unless there is something between you and the tile. Wet moss will plant you on the ground fast. Excessive granule loss on a comp shingle or leaf litter on a steep slope will also get you in trouble. On of my closest calls was a 8/12 metal roof in a feedlot. The dust the cattle kicked up heavily coated the roof and would roll under your boots like nothing I have ever seen.

Thanks Leftlane, I just came off of a five story metal roof, and I can see where there might be a problem. It was dry and we didn't have a problem, but my wife was nervous until I called her, after the job was done. ( You can tell that we've been really busy when my wife lets me go more than four feet above sea level. )

Paul, Its a lazy man that wont make his wife do it . LOL!

Mike, you do make a very good point! Only trouble is, if she went on the roofs, I would have to answer the phone and at this time of the year, I'd rather fall off another roof.

Gotta choose your poison dont ya buddy? LOL

I did a five story roof job yesterday and my wife knew about it. I was nervous for the first time because of her. She said she would never forgive me if I fell.

Well okay, but if I fell, I really don't think that I would be in any position to care anyway.

above 40 ft is terminal valosity(sp).......(BUT what the heck I lived,,,,and Paul,,,,you have some of my letters in your last name so you will probbbbbbbbbblllyyyyy,,,,,,be covered by grace,,,lol)

I had a pair of the hi top shoes , just blew the side out of one yesterday. I have another pair of the boots on the way. Would not want to work with out them. Not only do you stay safe but they dont damage the roofing near as bad as regular shoes and thats a BIG plus.

I never really thought of that. Most times I look at safety equipment as it's all for me to benefit from, but here the customer wins too.

Vinke, sometimes it's better for us more elderly gentlemen to just bite the dust. And you're right about the letters. The letter W is just two Vs and the German pronunciation is Vinkelmann. Now tell me that doesn't make you just shudder.

Heck yes it does Paul. That language is REPULSIVE!