Pawz Blue Water-Proof Dog Boot, Medium, Up to 3-Inch

I almost didn't get these because of some of the negative reviews, but I am THRILLED I did. The entertainment value alone is worth it... my dog literally PRANCES in these booties!! She doesn't care for having them put on, but once they are, she's like a young puppy with a new leash on life!! I let her out the door and she bolts for the snow and starts frolicking in joy. She's always loved snow but these booties seem to make her appreciate it even more, perhaps because it doesn't hurt her feet as much??? Then when she runs in these on regular pavement, the sucking sound of latex slapping the ground is hilarious! So I'm laughing, she's ecstatic, how much more joy can you infuse in an otherwise mundane and often tiresome event such as walking in cold wet snow to go poop?! Anyway, this morning was the last straw...my dog was so happy that I had to write a review. I'm really glad I got these overall - they have flaws, they're not perfect, but they're a good product and very good value.A few logistical comments for those who are looking for more than entertainment...- EASE OF USE They are definitely not easy to put on. My dog is long-haired (which is worse!) but she's trained to lift her feet for wiping off so I take advantage of that and can put them on by myself. It's like putting a sock on a wriggly baby - use both hands, front fingers to hold the booty open & navigate and back fingers to guide the paw.- SIZING My dog is a 45 lb terrier mutt. I got Medium and the fit is just ok. Apparently she has narrow legs because the booties stay on for about 5 minutes (probably because of all the furry hair to cling to) before stretching to the point where they fall off. So I can't use these for extended frolicking. But the amount of room in the actual paw part is generous. So for dogs who have narrow legs but big feet, the sizing will be difficult. I might go with a Small next time simply because of the width of her legs. Furthermore, they're too short. The booties are enough to protect the pads of the dog's feet and some of their "ankles" but no more. If the dog has long nails like mine, you'll get enough coverage to the top of the foot joint. Any leg/exposed fur on top of that is fair game for snow matting, which is my problem because she's long-haired...but since the product isn't marketed for this, I can't really complain (but Pawz, if you read this, I'm willing to pay a little bit more for longer booties.. hint hint!).- DURABILITY & VALUE As many have said, these are nothing more than thick latex, so long nails and other sharp objects will rip these. But each booty will last for 1-2 trips outdoors, and since the package comes with 24 and frolicking in the snow is generally not a rip-inducing event, I'm ok with the quality.- APPEARANCE What's there to say? These are balloon mittens for a canine foot. If you don't like the idea or look of your dog wearing thick balloons on his/her feet and you'll be embarrassed, don't get these. If your dog has self-esteem issues and hates looking silly, don't get these. But if your dog can handle them (or like mine, at least ACTS overjoyed when wearing them), and you either don't care how they look or get a kick out of seeing your dog act super-happy in them, then these are great!

I never thought I'd be a “dog shoes” type of person, but my cocker spaniel mix best friend is prone to injuries on his paws. We are also outdoorsy and I hate all the dirt he brings in, even though I try to throughly clean his paws at the door. Once I decided to give them a try, I was very skeptical of this product. I initially thought they were overpriced and when they arrived and they looked like thick balloons, I was sure I'd wasted my money. I'm happy to say I was proven wrong!These little booties have made us both a lot happier this winter. He's been able to play and walk through snow without the compacted snow and ice that usually forms between his toes very quickly, which in the past prohibited us from getting enough exercise when there's snow or ice on the ground. It also provides good protection from the sidewalk salt and gravel.I'm looking forward to trying them in the summer to see if they will work for the small seeds and burrs he gets in his paws, as well as some protection from hot pavement.I measured my dog's front paw and followed the size chart. The size recommended for his paw measurements also corresponded with the recommended size for his breed. The boots were difficult to put on at first, but after a few uses and some stretching they are easy to put on his feet and haven't fallen off yet. I'm very happy with the fit.To put them on, I roll them down, hold the opening open wide with my index finger and thumb, and use my other hand to guide his foot in, then roll the boot up over his dew claw. It became easy after only about 2 times, and we can now put them on quickly and easily even in the front seat of the car before getting out for our hike.It took my dog all of 5 minutes to get used to them. He was hesitant to try to walk in them at first, but I led him around the living room and let him take his time, and he adjusted quickly. He doesn't try to take them off or give any indication that they are uncomfortable. He has very thick longish fur on his legs, and I was worried that the fur would get caught or pull but it doesn't seem to. However, I do worry that they would cut off circulation with extended use- like if you wore a rubber band on your arm all day. I would be afraid to use them for more than a few hours at a time.We've used the same set of 4 booties (package comes with 12) about 15 times now, and they seem good as new. No signs of holes, thin spots, or over stretching. Thr longest we've used them is 2 hours on a 6 1/2 mile walk through alternating snow, and wet hard packed grass, gravel, and some mud. At the end of our hike, his legs were soaking wet above the boot, but his paws were dry. It kept my car much cleaner than usual!Update: my dog and I have been using them for over a year now and I am still in love with this product! I reuse the boots over and over and only 1 has ever ripped, and that was after about the 7th use.