Ain't that the truth! I was crouched down welding on the side of a roll cage once and a piece of slag burned through my pants right next to my zipper. Fortunately, by the time it got through my jeans it had lost enough heat that all it did was scorch a spot on my underwear. Yes, I felt the heat, but it didn't leave any marks. (Whew!) Now I'm a little more careful about the positions I put myself in when welding...

I still do most of my welding in shorts and tank top, but I wear high-top shoes anyway 'cause I've learned all the dance steps I need.