Best commercial boot for outdoor use we have found |
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| Sizing can be a bit tricky. Our dog's front paw measured exactly 2", with slightly smaller rear paws. Per Ruff Wear, that is an XXS. We ordered the XXS and an XS, because 2" is the maximum width for an XXS. The XXS looks too small, but it does seem to just fit. The XS looks too big, but also fits. We've kept both because we use them often, and one set is red and one black, so the wife gets to dress the dog. We use the smaller size for milder walks. On rougher terrain, particularly uphills, the XXS have more of a tendency to slip off. The strap on the larger size sits a bit higher on the leg, which allows a more secure fit. In areas with sand or gravel, it also helps keep the stuff out of the boots. The downside to the larger size is that the dog is more likely to catch a toe and end up plowing her face into the ground or hurt the leg - remember when you played "wheelbarrow" on the playground? She has slowly gotten used to this and is much better about picking up her feet. If your dog's foot width falls into the middle of one of the size ranges, you should be set. If the width is right at the limit of a size, I might suggest the larger instead of the smaller size. Caveat - if you need boots on all four feet, the larger size may not work as the hind feet are generally slightly smaller than the front. Another reason we kept both sizes - we generally only need them on the front feet, so XXS or XS both work. Her rear feet are only 1.75", and the XS is too large. So, when we are on really rough terrain and need front and rear boots, we use XS on the front and XXS on the rear. The only other knock is that they are made in red China, and also have some typical small manufacturing flaws. A bit of shoe goo works to seal those up. Those issues aside, they have done wonders for our girl's sore paws, and we are very happy to have them. |
| Anonymous at Altrec on 05/26/2009 |
A Must Buy!!! |
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| I have two German Shepherd that I run with 6 days out of the week, they both use these Bark'n Boots for runs, hikes, an days at the beach. First time I used them when we got home there was a piece of glass stuck on the bottom, since then every time we go out side the yard my dogs have the boots on. Some words of cation for the buyer maker sure your dogs paws are about as big as they are going to get my boys old shoes got kicked down to my puppy girl had to go with xxl, next make sure the first few times you use the boots make sure your doing something that is fun for your dog cause it is new an its going to make a good impression on your dog that they mean fun not awkwardness( my dogs know when I have my keys that I'm going some where but when i get the keys and their shoes they know they are coming along) lastly sizing is key just as with any shoe for your self. |
| Joel Ramirez at Altrec on 09/23/2008 |
Boot Review ReBarks |
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| I live in hot Dallas and own a very active Boykin Spaniel. Dylan is a home companion, walking companion and my hunting dog. This is my second purchase of Bark'n boots. The first set is about 9 months old and is still serviceable. Easy to put on and Dylan has experienced no chafing, rubbing etc. Because we have hardwood floors, Dylan wears the boots daily for up to 12 hours. He likes the boots and we like our scratch free floors. We have experienced no problems. He only wears the boots outside when we go on walks to protect his pads from the hot pavement. I wash them in the washing machine weekly and have not had any failures. For hunting they are just okay. Unless they are cinched very tightly they have a tendency to pull free in tall grass or heavy brush. They are are too hard to find and too expensive too lose. |
| George Chamblee at Altrec on 07/02/2009 |
You get what you pay for |
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| These boots are far and above the best protection I've found for my dog, compared with all other dog booties I've tried. My dog's pads bleed without any sort of protection, so I have to use something each time I walk her. These hold up at least three times longer then the next best boot, the ruff wear 3-d boots. The boots have the value since they hold so much longer. The soles are beefy. I've gone through about 3 sets already & so far, instead of the tread going out, it's the stitching between the nylon & the tread that seems to fail first. Besides the steep cost, the only other complaint I have is the velcro attachment. Sometimes, a boot comes off & I can't tell it has. You really want to make sure you get the right size also, it took me several tries. The Ruff Wear people are really helpful. |
| Anonymous at Altrec on 04/07/2008 |
Absolutely Priceless |
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| First of all I have to say that I am really happy that I had the video camera rolling when we first put these booties on Madison's paws. PRICELESS! Walking with her new booties for the first time was the funniest thing that I have ever seen her do. She is getting used to them now, which is reducing drastically reducing their comedic value. Fortunately they are a superb product as well, so they still have redeeming qualities. My only complaint is that when we measured her paws (2.51") as directed by the manufacturer we ordered the "small" size despite thinking that it might not work out given the fact that she is a 55 lb Golden Retriever. After receiving them I had to swap them out for the next size up. For my case I needed to size up 1 spot for her. Great product though. |
| Ben Upsall at Altrec on 04/21/2008 |
Great product with Good Looks! |
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| I bought these boots to be used by my 3 year old black lab. On an average weekend she will run with me around 20-25 miles on dirt and packed gravel. Her paws hold up OK on this surface, but I thought these Boots would be a good addition for the asphalt runs. These boots would protect her paws so they don't get cut up. The boots are of high quality, but only time will tell as to if they will last on asphalt. I had to re-order these boots to a size smaller because of my dogs smaller back feet, so be sure to order as close to the proper width of the dogs average feet measurement. My dog got used to the boots quickly, and didn't look awkward walking very long. These boots also look really good with my dog's matching red collar. |
| Anonymous at Altrec on 07/16/2009 |
great shoes, very tough |
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| my dog loves to chase her frisbee nonstop at a local river. normally her feet are very torn up, bleeding and such, by the end of a weekend trip. the shoes offered great protection and stayed on better than anything that we have every tried. Unfortunately we did lose one, which was a great disappointment considering the cost and the fact that it probably could have been prevented with proper instructions. i would say to make sure that the booties are totally dry when putting them on. once the velcro is wet, don't mess with it... you won't get them as secure, and you'll run the risk of losing them as we did. also don't put them on too tight. we cut off circulation in one of her feet without knowing it, and didn't notice until she started walking oddly. |
| erin at Altrec on 09/10/2007 |
Best dog shoes I've seen. |
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| I've raised hunting dogs, search and rescue dogs, drug dogs, even police attack dogs. I've seen all sorts of shoes, from solid rubber slip-ons to basically what amounts to a house sock. These were the only ones that I've found that I could actually get a dog to wear. They have a velcro strap so you can tighten them to fit properly, and the soles are flexible enough that the dog can still feel the ground. As with any time you put something on a dog's feet, you have to go right into activity to keep them from chewing them off, but after just one or two minutes of running my dogs were completely oblivious to them. Very nice. According to the sizing chart, my 90 pound pitbull wears a small, but in reality, he wears a medium. |
| Jason Jarvis at Altrec on 05/25/2007 |
Best boot I have found for a golden with spinal problems |
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| Old golden with degenerative spinal disease..has difficult managing his back legs. I am on my fourth pair of boots and without them my old friend couldn't walk. I had to take the boots to a cobbler who added a tougher synthetic rubber toe shield since he drags his toes. With the addition of this shield, this is the perfect boot for this old guy. All other boots either did not stay on or chaffed his feet too much. I use children's socks with the toes cut out and some medicated gold bond to protect his feet under the boot. The toe shield protects the boot from concrete chaffing and the boot protects his paws from the effects of toe dragging and gives him traction on all surfaces. |
| Benton Howie at Altrec on 07/22/2008 |
Bark'n Boots are the answer to navigating slippery floors. |
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| I bought the Grip Trex Booties because my floors are very slippery. When I first received the one set, I put them on my dog and he instantly walked on the floors with no problem. I have two standard poodles, and when the second pair came I put them on the other guy, and again, he too was racing around the house. They both love to play and chase each other, so these boots gave them back their confidence to navigate with ease. Since they are older dogs too, it helps them rise to a standing position without having their feet and legs slip out from underneath them. I highly recommend these boots, and so do my dogs, 4 paws and thumbs up! |
| Sandra Gates at Altrec on 01/22/2008 |
