I used to wear only Danner boots for backpacking and hunting,then when they started to wear out, I used them for hood cleaning. The last few years Danner boots have been cheapened up. I tried Rocky boots w/gore-tex, they lasted about 8 months before the glue started coming off the rand. I find that the gore-tex does not hold up to the cleaning chemicals. I just bought a pair of 6 inch pvc work boots for $18.99. They are waterproof, not too comfortable, but cleaning hoods I only wear them 3/4 hours at a time. duluthetrading.com or 800.505.8888 They also have suspenders for those of us who are getting fat around the middle.
Douglas Hicks
General Fire Equipment Co of Eastern Oregon, Inc
Yesterday I cleaned the hood at the local ski resort, about 7,000 foot elevation and so cold I could see the frost sparkle as it formed. The sun was shining and the day was beutiful.. Day like that make me so glad I live in Eastern Oregon. Those pvc boots were pretty good, even in the snow on the roof. However, when I went home, the outside temp was 15 and the temperature in the van was about 40. My feet got cold. Right now the outside temperature is 18, and will get colder. I am also going to take a pair of leather boots and dry socks to work tonight.