Has anyone used regular pliers to remove the spark plug wires?

I went to two auto supply stores and the spark plug wire pliers that they sell don't look that they would grip the boot wires any different or any better than if I used regular pliers. I know performance products sells s.plug wire pliers for $30 w/c I find too expensive.

Any thoughts?

TIA,

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