Moosejaw Staff Pick "If you size the Ruff Wear Barkn Boots right they are amazing. Your dog may hate them at first, but they make a huge difference at the end of the day. When you first put these on your dog they may seem big, but remember that their paws need room to splay out when they hit the ground. Every dog is going to be awkward with these at first, and to be completely honest my dog still isn't the biggest fan, but they allow him to go snowshoeing with me during the worst conditions in the winter. As long as we are moving he doesn't mind them too much, and we can stay out for hours without having to worry about snow and ice cutting his paws. You will definitely need to tighten these up once or twice during use, but I still love them and they work great. Ruff Wear makes products that are designed for dogs and they work, plus there is more tech in these dog boots than mine. They have a Vibram sole, a mesh and softshell upper, reflectors, and hands down are a sweet winter dog boot that works. In the end they are well worth the money, plus you get a good laugh the first time the dog tries to walk in them." Eric the Red - Rochester Moosejaw
DECENT FEATURES of the Ruffwear Barkn Boots Polar Trex
Vibram Ice trek ice-specific sole compound with snow gripping lug pattern provides superb winter traction
Three-layer laminated, soft-shell upper is DWR coated and is weather-resistant, wind-resistant, and breathable
Cam buckle ankle strap and cord loop closure system stays closed in snow
Extended gaiter height for added leg protection from elements and ski edges
My yellow labs first reaction to these were absolutely hilarious! Looked like she was a spider. But once she got used to them they proved to keep her paws warm. She loves them.
I'm so excited to get these! Last year I borrowed a friend's set to test on my Old English Sheepdog and he lovess them - especially in the New England weather!! Now that the weather is colder, I've decided to purchase them as a Christmas gift. Cant wait to take him hiking in the snow soon! PS - I got this in XL in case anyone was wondering.