I have tryed this product several times with my hunting dogs and although I do like the tread (BEST ON THE MARKET) and I feel it is well built it just does not stay on my dogs feet! If they would simply add a second strap that came up another 3/4 to 1 inch up the dogs leg this product would stay on and be priceless!! PLEASE ADD A HUNTERS BOOT WITH THIS ADDTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After trying a couple of diffrent brands, and seeing my brother-in-law's Chocolate Lab burn through a different pair in less than an hour, I was looking for something a little more durable and rugged. Once I saw Vibram soles on a dog boot, I had to try them (call me old-school, but I thought that was just awesome). These boots rock. Simon will wear them without complaint, they keep his paws nice and protected from the environmnet, and he gets comments from everyone on his cool dog boots. Get the Ruff Wear socks as a liner to help keep pad chafing down (imagine wearing hiking boots without socks). If you take your dog hiking and value his paws, GET THESE BOOTS!!!

I bought these shoes to protect my service dog's feet from the hot Arizona pavement. They are wonderful! My dog can now comfortably walk wherever he goes. I will definitely recommend Bark'n Boots to all my friends in the service dog community.

I was out recently on a high-altitude canine search and rescue exercise. I believe in having boots available when the dog needs it and not for all round use. When my search partner started to show pad wear, I put on the booties and she was happy. Though not generally liking a boot on her feet, she quickly came to trust the grip of the Vibram soles on the steep granite, and was pleased of the padding within the bootie as well. If one slipped off, my partner would stop and wait for me to find the dropped bootie and have it put back on. Black is tough to see in places. Red is better. But a bright orange would be excellent to see when dropped.

Well made, but unfortunately the strap on the boot goes directly over my dogs due claw and irritates her to where she is limping. I called to find a solution and they couldn't give me one except to use the socks which didn't help.

Churchill and I come west in the summers to volunteer. Done three with NPS and this summer with Fish & Wildlife in the Bittrroot River Valley Montana. Churchill is on his 4th set of boots, having worn three completely out. He wears the four best of the previous three sets when we're in places like we are now, Tucson, and the ground is hot. He wears the most recent set when hiking. Cockers don't dig except when wearing Grip Tex boots. Latest product version is really terrific!

I have had issues with the boot rubbing with the velcro straps is; so I bought the socks, but then the socks fall down at the bottom of the boot, irritating my pup.

Okay to protect the dogs pads when running on rocky terrian, but when in mud, my dog has lost one sock and one boot! Currently we have 2 socks and 2 boots remaining out of 4 :(

These boots are by far the best! They are great for hiking in the mountains and absolutely fabulous in the snow when we snowshoe. They are the only boots that will stay on...and we've tried many. The snow has a tendency to 'suck' the boots off the dogs feet and as long as they are PROPERLY put on (for those of you who complain about them not staying on), they stay put.

I was out recently on a high-altitude canine search and rescue exercise. I believe in having boots available when the dog needs it and not for all round use. When my search partner started to show pad wear, I put on the booties and she was happy. Though not generally liking a boot on her feet, she quickly came to trust the grip of the Vibram soles on the steep granite, and was pleased of the padding within the bootie as well. If one slipped off, my partner would stop and wait for me to find the dropped bootie and have it put back on. Black is tough to see in places. Red is better. But a bright orange would be excellent to see when dropped.

The minute my dog takes off after a rabbit the bootie falls off. I have the right size, but they are not secure.

awesome product. i bought a pair after my dog popped my raft from jumping off the exterior tube. now i can float without having to worry about what my dog is doing. the sizing sounds off but its not. trust the sizing they recommend!

had to return and reorder a couple of sizes larger. Different breeds have different types of feet and ankles and the sizing chart makes no compensation for this. They are working great now.

I am k-9 handler in the Florida panhandle, as you can imagine the extreme summer temperatures are rough on my partner, especially the asphalt in the roadway and parking lots. On a recent mission to we were tasked to assit the Secret Service, druing a Presedential visit to the area. This required me to search for a canine boot that would stay in place and be comfortable while worn. Extended explosive odor sweeps in parking lots and of vehicles which have been sitting in the sun produce temperatures that will burn my partners pads. I found Bark'n boots with grip trex and liked the concept. After the boots arrived I tried them on and with very little adjustment he was up and running. The fit was fine and his working time was increased due to the comfort that these provided. His climbing and running had no effect on them. Since my partners front paws are slightly smaller than his rear, I found that the rear boots were slightly too big, and would sometimes rotate on his foot . A small sock would correct the problem, but I am going to order a size smaller for his rear feet. ( order your boots in pairs seperately if needed.) Overall in 13+ years as a K-9 handler, these are a functional and well designed product. I will wholeheartedly recommend them , and will outfit the rest of our unit with them ASAP.

These are not for all dogs, but if you can get your dog to wear them and not remove them they work really well. We have the red set for swimming (if they fall off they are easier to see in the water) and black set for everyday walking. They need to go on tight in order not to fall off, and a rubber band over the velcro tab helps keep them on in water - otherwise the swimming pulls the tabs back until they actually undo the boot. Our red swimming set takes a beating, and needs to be replaced after one year (probably about 60 swimming trips), but still worth the money. Be prepare for questions and comments when you take your dog out with them!

I love the design and the sole of the boot. It allows my Conservation Canine, scat detection dog to travel over sharp rocks, sand, sticks, lava rocks, ice, etc without ruining his pads. I think the small mesh is fantastic for keeping debris out of the boots and I really like the Vibram soles. I would like different straps to keep the boots on so that there is less debris and no worries about the Velcro coming loose.

These shoes are the first my dog ever tried, she needed XXS for her rear paws, they only stay on without the liners. I rather have seen them a bit longer. Her front paws are one size bigger and these shoes fit perfectly with or without liners!
These shoes are very good for my dogs activities, running in the forest, running on hot surfaces like sand and asphalt, also playing on wet grass it gives her some much more fun, grip and safety!

My dog, libo is a hearing assits service dog for me. I live in Phoenix, Arizona. It gets so hot hear in the desert and I have search for many years to fined a shoe my dog would wear. After going to count less pet stores, only to fined the same ugly looking stocking type of dog shoe, I finaly walked into a store in Phoenix and found ruff wears grip trax boot. We tryed them on and they where a perfect fit. Finaly a shoe my dog likes and can wear on our hikes in the desert and keep his feet nice a cool when we are walking on the hot side walks here. We have been asked by every one where did we get those dog shoes? Thanks ruff wear for putting the fun back in walking with my best friend. He is happy and so am I.

These are the best ever! We just got our hardwood redone. Not only do these protect our floors. They provide traction on the hardwood for her. No more slipping and falling. These are awesome!

They would be great if they actually stayed on but they do not. So I actually tried to get a smaller size thinking they were to big but with the smaller size they fell off immediatly. If you do try them, make sure you go to the store and try them on. Especially since ruffwear.com will not send you a label to return them.

Keeps my dog in the field with out hurting her feet. Love them

We use these when the dog runs a long time on rough gravel roads, or large rocks, also have saved his feet from hot sand. We do search and rescue, so they REALLY help keep his feet from getting beat up. My Vet LOVES them, got very excited about how well they protect and distribute the impact. Stay on surprisingly well.

These boots are GREAT! My dog lost a toenail, exposing the entire quick. She has separation anxiety, so she goes to daycare. The boots protected her and allowed her to stay active. But best of all it kept her from licking her toe, so she didn't have to wear the "cone of shame"!

Excellent Quality of the shoes. I do recommned them for every dog owner, except for those that have dogs with DewClaws. The velcro will go right at same area of the Dew claws. Last time I took my dog for a walk, the shoes were making her dew claw rub against her, and made her bleed. If the velcro was located a little bit higher, my dog would of been a happy camper.

The quality of the material, both fabric and soles is outstanding, but the design does not work (for my dog). The flat design is weird for a dog, which has an angled foot. These do not make the transition from the pad to the ankle very well, and are much too short to have good contact with the ankle. These just do not stay on. 5 stars for quuality, 1 star for design.

I first bought a set of boots 2 1/2 yrs ago for my ACD to protect his pads when hiking after we found out that he is a Hemophiliac Type A, the most severe. We've done so much hiking and camping thanks to these awesome boots. Most hikers stop and ask us about the boots and why we use them. I can grab his boots and he knows we're heading out for a hike & fun!

We use ours to protect the paws from burning on hot surfaces; after all our dogs are made for snow. Our large Husky has to wear his back boots without socks to keep them on, other than that they are great!

whole house fell on floor laughing at the dog when we first put them on. After the first walk it was great. Took them up on the lake and they were great at protecting his paws. we use them all the time on the boat!

This is the best dogshoe ever. It fits so nice and it really works! Great job, congratulations Ruff Wear!

Of course, trying these on the first time was hilarious, but Diablo very quickly took to them. Now we don't have to worry about the hot asphalt, nor the hot sand by the river. To anyone that has trouble with sizing, go to a local retailer and ask where you can try these on your dog. You don't buy yourself shoes without trying them on first, do you?

Great job Ruffwear, you got it so right. The very best boot ever. The build and looks are great. The durability will have to be judged in time. Traction is great. Putting them on is very easy. The velcro strap works excellent. Boots stay on in grass, brush, and other activities. The key is getting the right sizes. Boots that get thrown off are simply the wrong size for THAT paw. Front and back paws are often different sizes. If one or two boots are still a little loose for paws in between sizes use 6mo baby socks (thick) since you will only find this out when used. If the straps are still a problem, buy vet wrap (the bandages that come in all colors). Vet wrap will not come off unless your dog is an aggressive chewer.
My boy has degenerative Myelopathy causing hindend instability and poor traction. He can now run and walk without joint distress. It's just like his DM has regressed considerably. I highly recommend this innovative application. Andy has a spring in his step again. The boots have done exactly what I hoped for. Now I just want to know if he can use them when swimming.

velcro is not useful in critical applications like securing the boots on paws. The securing strap can be pulled open by the dog. Running through heavy brush in hunting situations will snag and open the strap in less than ten minutes. Adding a snap buckle to the strap is a requirement in this situation. I can sew on the buckles myself, but would prefer the design to be improved as per Tom's review of 12/19/2009.

The dogs got used to them in a few minutes. Our larger dog can't wear the socks on the back feet or his boots come off but our smaller dog is a perfect fit.

I correctly sized these boots but they will not stay on my dog's feet, especially on the back ones. The liners make things even worse, despite what was said about the liners making things better.
As I said, I correctly sized them but they are so short they hardly come past my dog's pad on her back feet.

Followed online sizing and these were at least 2 sizes too large for ma' dog. Returned but not sure if I will order another set. Very well made and great packaging, never seen a square shoe box with 4 shoes in it! 3 star only because of sizing and return process, the quality seems real nice.

First off I was surprised that my pup need such a small size but the sizing was correct for the most part but my dog really needed one size smaller for his back paws. No sweat I just took a needle and thread and took the back ones in very slightly and will probably just get one size smaller for the rear later. As I red in other reviews I bought the socks so they would stay on better and they seem to stay on for about 6 miles of a 10 mile hike and then one came off but I expected them to need to be readjusted after several Creek crossings so check tham a couple of times a day and rinse them out after they get full of creek sand. Not sure why people in other reviews had so much trouble keeping them on, maybe bought to big of a size? These boots just like every product I have gotten from Ruffwear are excellent quality and would recomend them to others, but I wish I would have bought the red color and the one time I did have one come off I would imagine it would have been a little easier to find it.

I have a 110lb lean Chocolate Lab. A few weeks ago at our cabin he played in the river all weekend long resulting is super raw paws. We got the boots and socks, and have logged over 35 miles on bike trails since we got them. Everytime I pull them out he's excited to go play. Great product, have recommended to everyone I know.

I AM THOROUGHLY PLEASED WITH THE QUALITY OF THESE BOOTIES. tHEY'RE EXTREMELY WELL MADE..VERY DURABLE & EASY TO PUT ON. ALTHOUGH IT'S BEEN TOO HOT FOR ME TO TAKE HIM FOR A WALK, I LOOK FORWARD TO MY "BOY" BEING IN COMFORT. THE SERVICE AND STAFF IS EXCELLENT!!!

MY DOGS AFTER A FEW HOURS IN THE DESERT GATHERING CATTLE ARE FOOT SORE SO THE COULD ONLY BE USED ONE DAY THEN HAD TO TAKE TWO DAYS OFF.
EVERY OTHER BOOT WOULD COME OFF DURING THE RIDE OR WHEN THE DOGS GOT IN THE WATER HOLES WITH ALL RHE MUD. NOW THEY CAN GO ALL DAY LONG WITH ONE DAY OFF.
THE DOGS THANK YOU AND SO DO I!!!!

Unfortunately, the size ordered is too big (I was using another brand as comparison). I need to send them back and get a smaller size

The soles on these shoes are the best I have found for our lab who runs her paws raw jumping in the pool off the hard patio surface all day. Unfortunately they do not stay on well and they hit right at the point of the area the dew claw was at and it aggervates this area after a while. The shoes also turn around and if you do not catch this the shoes tear up on the top portion. I have alread been through one set because of this but the sole of the shoes are still in tact. They need to have a higher strap/ multiple straps and a more durable top.

There are some thing I really like about this boot. The sole is first rate. Unfortunately these boots will not stay on for a active hunting dog like a Brittany. Yes, they where properly sized. They will probably work ok for walking on a leash but not in a hunting or working dog situation. I converted my pair to high tops with cordura uppers and three velcro cinch straps and they worked much better. I rate these boots with one star but the website won't allow anything less than a 2 star rating. I would not re-purchase these unless a high top model becomes available.

My Border Collie Jet is a complete freak during bike rides and during hikes. Completely shreds his paws flying down rough terrain and accelarating on pavement. I tried lots of things but these Grip-Trex boots were the best! The only issue I am having is the way they fit...on the first outing on a hike he lost 2 pairs, in the first 10 minutes. Had to buy another set. Now i use them for biking but as soon as Jet goes from a fast trot to a accelerate in to a run a bootie goes flying. I can go back and get it, but then it so inconvenient for conditioning.

We have been biking our 8 month old poodle to get him to use his energy. He was getting abrasions on his paws from the asphalt, so the boots really got us over the hump. I think we will continue to use them this summer if the pavement is still hot. We did have one issue with a boot being cinched to tight and rubbing a spot on the side of his paw. Baby sox or the liners might be a good idea.

These boots are easily the best I have ever seen or used! I purchased one size below what my dog needed and they stay on great! We went on a walk and I didn't have to readjust the cinch once.

I am so thrilled because my dog is a service dog and now I don't have to worry about his feet when he works in public or has to spend a lot of time on hot asphalt. My dog also had no problem using them comfortably. I love them!

We do a lot of walking in wooded areas frequented by kids who like to break bottles on the trails. After Baron suffered a laceration on one of his paws, putting him out of action for a couple weeks, we decided to get these. After a 15 minute walk around the block, Baron could not have cared less that he had these on his feet. The day after the acclimation I took him on an 18-mile hike on the Wapack Trail and the boots were never an issue. Not once did they fall off and they needed no adjusting. Through mud and streams, the boots stayed on. Even off-leash sprints through the brush couldn't shake them from his feet! For the price of a vet visit, you'll never have to go to the Dr for a paw injury again.

I very carefully measured my dog's foot and purchased the right size. They were fine walking around the neighborhood but on a backpacking trip in the Canyonlands they kept falling off, as soon as they got wet, or even just after a bit of wear. I tried them with the liners and without, really cinched them on, but he still kept kicking them off. It was really frustrating as I felt like I was staring at his feet more than anything else to make sure I didn't lose one. I ended up giving up on them after 2 days and just carried them. Not fun. I will try putting athletic tape around them next time but I am not overly impressed.

Over the years we've had more than a few trips to the vet due to paw injuries. We are very active with our dog rollerblading, biking and hiking. These boots are amazing, they stay on tight for an hour ride no problem. No paw injuries since we got these boots.

My little guy is small but very hearty. He likes to stay out in the cold and walk on trails forever but sometimes he needs some help. He does not like to run in them but these are great for cold icy days and long dusty trails. His pads thank you!

Excellent product especially in the 110 degree summer days. Our dogs don't burn their paws on hot asphalt or sand. Handlers really like the product for their partners.

We had to get surgery for our Newfie, in the midst of all this she was slipping around on our hardwood floors and all her legs would go out from underneath her. Really scary and sad! So we bought these boots for her to wear around the house, they do tend to turn upside down on her but I think with a little learning on my part I can get them to stay on right if I tighten them. The grip is great she will not be slipping in these!

My dog is a year around outdoor dog. Recently it has been recovering from a gunshot wound ( yes some %*###* shot my dog); and has come indoors for 8 weeks. We have newly installed hardwood floors and appears to be the perfect protection for the floors as well as keeps her from slipping while in her recovery time. When she recovers; we will put them to a real outdoors test!

Peanut is a super active dog. We take him on every outdoor adventure we go on and he loves it. The only thing we didnt enjoy was the torn up paw pads after our adventures with Peanut. We bought him these boots and no more paw injuries! He has around 200 miles on them and they are still going strong. They even wash great and look like new. Peanut wears them with comfort too, no high stepping or paw shaking. These boots actually stay on too (unless we step on them and give him a flat tire).

We have tried a lot of boots before. My dog is husky and very active, he is born to run, moreover we often participate in the Dogs Shows and his legs should be clean and neet. As I said husky is very active and because of this feature we always had a problem how to make boots to be fixed and not to be lost every minute we walked. Now we have a great solution, we bought these wonderful Bark'n Boots™ Grip Trex™. Thank to this geniouse person or a team which had created this inique product and make it available. Do not hesitate the boots really worth each cent it cost.

These are the best doggie boots out there for active dogs playing in the rocks and trails of Colorado. The soles offer great traction and the mesh top still lets thier feet breathe. Climbing 14ers we have seen other dogs pads cut to shreds. I would not take our dogs up a summit without them. Big thing to remember with these boots is that you need to periodically check them to make sure they are on snug and remove any gravel or dirt that might have snuck in. Just like you should be doing with your own boots on a bigger hike. Wish there was a second velcro strap that went above the dew pads to add extra security and help keep the boots from slipping when dogs start to get into more vertical terrain.

So far we have only done some dry training in using the shoes, but can't wait til Easter and the ski trip to the mountains. I know the grip tex are going to save our girl from sore paws and injuries from ice in the track.

sole is excellent upper material needs to be stronger as boot tends to rotate at times causing upper material to tear a 2nd strap across top of paw could stop rotation still the best on the mkt

Excellent product

Once Duke got used to the boots, he didn't seem to mind them at all. After I remembered to re-adjust them they stayed on perfectly, and Duke really seemed to appreciate the fact that his paws weren't iced over on our night hikes. He isn't necessarily a fan of them if we're just walking through the neighborhood though. but, they keep him from limping due to snowmelt salt getting in between his pads so...all is well.

I was surprised that these boots stayed on my dogs paws the first time we used them. We went for a 1 hour walk on the city streets and she thought she was the coolest dog ever, prancing with her head held high. But the second time we used them one boot fell off a few times. I use these to protect my dogs paws from NYC street salt. I don't know if they would stay on in a lot of snow but for what I need them for they seem to work. They are much better then I expected and so darn cute in a sporty way (and I am not at all into the cutesy dog look).

I really want to like these boots, but I can't make up my mind. I purchased them for my 1 yr-old mixed breed after she was recovering from a paw injury that she incurred when she stepped on a piece of glass in the road. I was a little confused at the recommendation to get the grip trex socks with the boots. If they boots cause rubbing without the socks, why wouldn't they be sewn into the shoes? I didn't feel like paying another $10 for socks, so I went to a baby store and bought 6mo baby socks that were seamless and $2 and used those instead. With or without the socks, I had problems with keeping the boots on my very active puppy. I'm not sure how these would ever stay on on the trail. I think it is due to the low profile of the boot and I wonder if the kind that come up higher like a sock would stay on better. Once I tightened them up substantially, they stayed on better, but my dog seemed uncomfortable. Maybe they were cutting off her circulation at that point? The other problem is that my dog has dew claws on all four paws, and these boots are definitely the wrong height for dogs with dew claws. I will probably try to use vet wrap to tape her dew claws down to see if that helps. That said, the boots seem very durable, and I am a bit baffled by people who say they fell apart. The soles feel durable and, when they did stay on my pup, they allowed her to grip and turn reasonable well in wet grass, though she did wipe out about a quarter of the time. I am going to give them a few more chances, but I will probably return them if they don't stay on reliably. I bought two pairs, one small, one extra small, and use the larger ones on the front paws and the smaller on the back. My other dog has the same size feet, so if we ever get around to trying them on her, we will do the same thing. I was surprised at the sizing. My dogs are 50+ lbs, and they've never worn "small" anything.

This is the FOURTH pair of boots I've been through. Misha would either not tolerate previous boots, wear through them in a day or both. These are the first that he's been comfortable in and easy to get on. He has big feet and little ankles, so this boot which does not cover the ankle, fits perfectly. I am so happy to have found these as the salt burns his feet in the winter.

Edwin (our Pug) needed a great set of dog boots for the Chicago winters. His paws are extra sensitive to salt and these boots (with the liners) are the solution. These are better than any other canine boot because they're made like an actual shoe with a durable sole. I would rate the boots five stars except the fastener should be slightly higher so the front dew claws don't get squeezed too tightly. Other than that, these boots are great for the winters as well as nature walks.

These boots are certainly well-made and appear that they would remain secure on the right paws. However, I found, as did others on this site, that the boots can run too short in length. According to the size chart, my Brittany needed an XXS. When they arrived, however, the boots did not reach the narrow part of the ankle where they needed to be secured. When I called, customer service told me the relative lengths (XXS is 3 in., XS is 3-1/2, and S is 4 in. long). I would have needed to go up 2 sizes to get the proper lenght, which would have been too wide and likely cause the boot to rotate around the foot. Had to return them, but found a good pair of boots at Granite Gear.

The design of these boots are profoundly flawed. the sole and the foxing need to meet at an angle. The shape of the shoe is completely incongruent with the shap of a dogs paw joint. They are very stiff, there is no lining, and they fly off at the first sign of a gallop. Terrible terrible shoes.

Our dog tip toed around for about 5minutes, but the minute I said lets go for a walk he forgot about them. We talk daily walks and with the snow and the road salt they protect his paws. However, on one of our walks the velcro got packed with snow and one bootie kept falling off. We haven't had the same problem since. I guess I didn't get the strap tight enough.

These boots have worked great so far on my dog! We are outside often, whether snow/ice/salt, abrasive sandstone, or hidden cactus on the trails, these boots have done a great job keeping our dog's paws safe. The only thing that would make them better would be a better way to keep them on..our girl has narrow legs and paws and we have trouble keeping the rear ones on sometimes, especially if she's running. Besides that, they're great! The vibram soles are a definite plus on some of the trails we've explored!

I work in Keeshond (dog) rescue and usually end up with the old, infirm, unadoptable dogs. One of my current 5 is 14 and due to abuse, neglect and malnutrishment in the past has little muscle in his hips. We have ceramic tile and wood floors throughout our house which he had trouble getting traction on to walk and get up. He now wears booties with vibram soles. They have given him a new lease on life. He has gone from sleeping most of the day to participating in pack activities and being up and mobile during the day. We always know he's coming by the clomp of his boots, and he looks pretty cute too. I have another 12 year old I have just purchased booties for. Same problem after being seized in a drug raid and locked in a bathroom without food or water for 11 days. He has a happy life now, and prolonged mobility thanks to your product.

Love the boots. Just wish they could come up higher on the dogs legs. Might keep her from losing them.

Great product! Good protection from salt. You definately need the right size. I bought a size bigger, it was all the store had, thinking it would work but they kept falling off and my pit was not comfortable. Now she walks great in them.

I think the quality of these boots is the best on the market. That said, I would not recommend them for that are EXTREMELY active and fast.

I picked up a set of these for my Bouvier, Hussi, mainly because her pads would get very sore after we'd been outside for hours playing in the snow. She forgets she's wearing them and really turns into a puppy when she's running around and rollin' in the snow! Also looking forward to using them for our geocaching and hiking trail exploits. Thx much!

I bought the boots to keep the snow and ice out of my dogs paws. The boots work great but are easliy lost in the snow. They do not secure tight enough to his leg to keep them in place. We had to use the XXS and tighten them to the extreme, however, it still did not stay on with confidence. When not in the snow or mud, the boot seem to work great.

Love Love Love these boots!! I have tried store bought boots & they only lasted a week!! My dog is a service dog & goes with me everywhere. My last pair of Bark N Boots lasted 2 yrs. My dog goes running with my hubby & he has had no problem with them falling off or slipping around. The boots keep the dogs feet clean, dry, & no cuts on the pads. Also they protect the dogs pads from the salt & sand.

Although I haven't been on any hikes yet with the shoes, I did try them on my lab Bailey and they fit great. I will be purchasing the socks soon as I think they will help with comfort and fit. Bailey and I went on a day long hike up to the Continental Divide in Colorado and she cut her paw on a sharp rock. I ended up having to carry her about five miles because she was in so much pain. It wasn't easy as she weighs 75 pounds. When she gets used to them I think they will be well appreciated when her paws are in perfect shape at the end of the day.

I love your product, amazing. I wished you would have put a big thing next to it to warn me to buy a think sock with it because it wears the fur off her feet. But other than that its amazing, I'm so happy your have created such a helpful tool. She's a bit lame in one foot and that supports her to walk. Thanks.

Our labrador George hasn't been able to walk due to suffering form Lymphoma, a terminal condition. At this stage it is attacking his skin, mainly his Paws making it too painfull to walk. He was geeting so depressed that he couldn't go to his favourite park, explore 'sniff hill' or blow off any energy. These boots have saved him, well, while he is well enough to walk. The quality is great, and great fun for us to watch him prance around. If anyone wants to see his first walk in the boots go to Youtube and search 'George's first walk for weeks or go to this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK5hFDely1c

Houndy has big feet, skinny ankles, the only problem is snow packing down into the boot in the winter but we wouldn't be hunting this late in the season without good dog boots.

I am thankful to have had these boots with me. When my dog punctured his foot and we had to take him to the vet, I was thankful to have a solid boot for him to wear. I would recommend getting the socks also to help out. Thank you also for making it possible to buy a one boot replacement in case of chewing

On our first walk, he figured out how to kick them off his back feet, and tried to run in the bushes, and pull them off with his teeth. So the trick was to get him used to wearing them. So took him for a bike run (have a special leash, that is set up for my bike) they worked perfect! No sore paws the next day. Also have used them in the snow/cold ... on a trip to Bend, OR. got caught in a major snow storm and cold spell ... put on his liners and boots (used a little duct tape, to insure they would stay on, and keep the snow out of the boots) and he had a ball playing in snow for hours (he also has a snow suit, not that he spoiled or anything) ... Overall it is a good product, it just took some getting used to, and some innovation.

My lab loves to go on walks. My husband and I decided to purchase these to help him with walking on the ice. He loves them. He gets so excited when he gets to wear them, and prances on his walk. I would highly recommend them! They stay on well. I deffinately recommend getting the socks. The socks help to keep his dewclaws from slipping out of the boot. Deffinately a must for your dog, if your into the outdoors!

I got these for my dog for the hot summers in Phoenix. The first time she wore them, she chased a duck into a pond and lost one of them (think it got stuck in the mud). Since we got her replacements, she hasn't lost a single one. They have saved her paws when going on long rocky hikes and on the hot pavement in town. People think she looks ridiculous, but we will never have to deal with ripped or burned pads ever again! *We've found the boots work best with the liners.

These are the first pair of dog boots I have ever purchased. I got them because my friend suggested them, she also has a pair for her Golden. My husband and I have been very happy with the dog boots. At first they rotated upside down with wear, but I think the boots just needed breaking in-like human shoes. Our Golden was getting "ice cubes" between his toes on our walks and they were very painful for him. With the boots he is like a different dog, he is much more adventurous in his play. The boots also protect against the salt, sand and chemicals on the sidewalks. We get compliments daily when we walk him, on how cute the boots are. He is the envy of the dog park.

These boots are a must-have for hikers or for dogs that walk on hot pavement. Ever tried to walk barefoot on the street/sidewalk in the summer (especially in Phoenix)? Don't make your dog do it either! These boots are great. This is our second pair after my puppy outgrew the first set. Follow the sizing guide; you do NOT want a tight fit around the paws.

My husband and I were excited to get these for our dog. We are outside a lot and thought these would be wonderful for snow and hiking through the woods. They are a little difficult to get on at first but after a couple of times you get used to them. Just make sure you velcro them tight enough or they will slip off. We also bought the socks they make to wear with the boots. We figured it would give a little more comfort rather than having the boot material on his paws. Our dog loves them too... He will run around like crazy in the snow with them on.

I was disappointed with the stitching around the toes. One run and it torn apart.

We've had our boots for about a year and so far, great for protection in the Minnesota winters. His feet are dry and warm when we take the boots off. He used to get excited to put them on, but recently we've noticed he runs away when we try to put them on. Shoes are hurting his feet. Heavy nails have worn through the toe stitching (on one of the boots) in spite of keeping nails short and neat. Be mindful when sizing for large dogs. His feet aren't very wide, but long due to heavier nails and we thought we allowed for it. Might try a larger size or different brand altogether, but not sure yet. Worried that the next size will be too wide and tops will bundle up around his skinny ankles. We've never had trouble with the straps not staying tight and boots falling off....even when distance running with my husband. Don't be afraid to tighten down the straps!

WE use these boots on our rescue dogs.With the right size they fit well on wide paws then narrow. They need the occasional adjusting on the huskies but stay put on the airedales. The soles are great for snow ,rock and rubble of disaster sites.

Very disappointed in these boots. No matter what I do they fly right off. Granite Gear makes a dog boot that articulates higher up the leg and therfore remains on as the cinch strap is up the ankle rather then below the "heel". I like the tread and materials far better on ruffwear's boots but they need to be redesigned to fit higher and longer.

Me and my dog bought the shoes yesterday. This morning we tried them in the snow. It was really wonderful. After a short period of prancing, he ran as if he did not have shoes on. The shoes stayed on very well, despite of running, turning and so on.

I needed a XL boot to fit around my dogs foot, but the ankle strap did not tighten enough for his ankles. The shoe kept moving and the grip rotated to the top of the foot. The velcro also does not stick when it's cold and the rubber gets slick like ice. The purpose of getting this shoe was so his feet wouldn't get cold while cross country skiing, but instead the feet turned into iceles or the shoes fell off.

My little cattle dog has a hock issue that causes her to walk on her tip toes on one leg. Without the bootie, she scrapes her toenails to the point that they bleed. With the bootie, she can be the active dog she wants to be (mostly). It stays on for our trail hikes and is minimally annoying to her. Still haven't tried all four feet for hiking, but that is yet to come...

Well built shoe. Looks like a human shoe. The size chart was accurate. These things do fit our 225 lb dog. Only problem is they turn upside down when she walks. That makes them useless.

These boots are very well made but they did not work for my pugs......I think they are better suited for the larger dogs. I ordered 2 sets, one set for each of my puggies & they would not stay on their little paws. I also ordered the liners, these too were very well constructed & fit great, too bad the boots didn't work out. I do suggest ordering the liners if you want the boots. I'm giving the boots a 2 star rating only because I feel they are not made for tiny paws. BTW, the customer service is GREAT! This is a stand up company & they refunded my purchase promptly.

Pleasant surprise. We had an earlier version of the ruff wear boot.. hard to get on and came off easily. These boots are much better. Easy to get on and they stay on. Vibram sole helps the dog keep traction on icy surfaces

The build quality of the product is great. However, i cant for the life of me get my dog to take a step when i put these on him. He prances like he's missing his feet.

Our beagle was born with "Chinese Beagle Syndrome," where she walks on her tippy-toes in the front two legs. She developed a corn on one of her pads, which was very painful. We heard about the boots through our vet and they are wonderful! Lucy's corn has gotten smaller and now she can enjoy her walks without any pain. Thank you, thank you!!!

My dog has very sensitive feet. Over the past 3 years we have tried many, many types of dog boots. These are the best we have found. In cold, snowy or icy weather, my dog will not spend more than 5 minutes outside, UNLESS he has on these boots and then I am the one that needs to drag him home. He runs and plays at the dog park with them and has not lost a boot yet. However, it is very important to use the socks which will help keep the boots in place and reduce pressure on the dew claws. Overall, we couldn't make it through the winter without these boots!

stiched area around the toes. and material area

I've tried to use these on Tank and he doesn't like them. So far I can't really rate them. When we did try them out, he figured out how to throw them off within the first 1/3 of a mile.

I use these on my dog for hunting while in tough rock country and or during hunting in cactus country. These are great boots in both of these areas with the Grip Trex sole. They do losen a little but you just need to check them every so often and retighten if necessary.

We put these on our dog in the house to keep her from slipping on slick floors. I'm going to take them and her back to the store we bought them from and see if they can help. I know snow sled dogs use these but they are kept on with gaffer tap. Not good for us.

I have a service dog, and the southern pavement gets very hot on her paws. These boots have protected her feet well and makes her perform her job better. However, they don't stay on her feet as good when going over uneven trails and terrain. They'll flip around and slide off.

We've had consistent problems losing boots in either light or crusted snow. We've tried socks, but lose a boot within 10 minutes, even taking great care to securely fasten the straps. Not good for snow --- can't comment on normal trail-running in dry conditions. I wish the booties had significantly higher-tops with possibly two attach straps per bootie -- one at the wrist, and one much higher up on the forearm.

Hands down the best boot I have ever used and I have tried a few. buys these boots!!!!! They have not fallen off once. I had problems with other products falling off and getting lost. I dont think I will have that problem with this product. No more bloody feet or nails for me!!!! Thanks RuffWear!!

I LOVE these boots, I have tried many different kinds of boots for my boxer-who is extremely active- and all of them just haven't lasted more then a day or two. We do a ton of hiking, camping, and she goes on trail rides with me and the horses, and we encounter roads, rocks, streams, thorn bushes, mud and more and these boots do an amazing job protecting her feet from all of the elements. I bought a pair of baby socks to put on her before the boots, and she's good to go!

i have been searching for the right type of booties to put on my dogs while taking bike rides. my labs pads were getting irritated and theses boots work perfect so i purchased them for the rest of my dogs and they love them!

These boots have the best traction of any I have seen. The biggest challenge is keeping the boots on my dogs feet. He loves to kick them off when running. A great product for a dog that doesn't mind shoes.

My 14 year old lab has endured a number of painful memories amidst our countless adventures during his lifetime (he is now retired and prefers the indoors). Among them involved bleeding paws/pads due to rough terrain. He has tried on many different types of dog shoes but they either never held up or they simply fell off. Unfortunately, I didn't know about Ruffwear back then. Today, I routinely run both on and off road with my 15 month old yellow lab and he never leaves home without his Ruffwear GripTrex (he started wearing them when he was 9 weeks old). We went on a 10 mile hike/run in Marin Headlands yesterday and not only did the Griptrex stayed on the entire time and protected his paws from the sharp and loose rocks, I didn't have to worry about him stepping on some horse poop while out on our adventures. When we got back to the truck, I simply took his shoes off and he jumped inside the truck with clean paws. What more can a dog and his owner ask for? We haven't tested the Griptrex in snow but we plan to do so this winter.

This is a very good product. We have extreme winters here often times reaching -40 and lots of snow. My Pit has problems with slicing his pads on the ice and the shoes work great. But, I also had the problem with the shoes aggrevating his dew claw. I solved this buying inexpensive baby socks that hold his dew claw close to his leg and reduce friction of the boot.

We purchased our first set when our Lab sliced up her paw . She did walk a bit funny at first but once she was accustomed to them, nothing could stop her. Easy to use. My only complaint is that they don't always stay on. Thankfully singles are now sold for lost boots.