Ruffwear Bark'n Boots™ Skyliner™

I purchased these dog booties for a winter hiking trip in the White Mountains. My dog is getting old, and has a hard time in the snow. She gets big ice nuggets that form in between her toes, and will stop walking to chew on them. Unfortunately, she really hates wearing the dog booties, and would refuse to get out of the car when they were on. She would also try to kick them off or stop to chew on them. They did seem to help prevent ice buildup on her feet while they were still on, but ice would accumulate around the tops of the booties and this seemed to really bother her. I would not recommend these for snow, and wish that I had purchased something that was insulating. I did think she looked really cute with them on, though!

We purchased these boots for our poodle who weighs around 8 lbs. Unfortunately we couldn't tighten the ankle straps any tighter without risking cutting off circulation. And if we did leave them anything short of extremely tight, the boots would slip right off. It's a shame since the boots look durable and like a quality product.

These canine boots are well-conceived and a big help in a couple of ways. Our 13 year old Golden Retriever is now very loose in the hips, making it difficult to keep his footing on our hardwood floors. We purchased these to help him gain some traction, and they work great for that. Additionally, they are good for keeping his feet dry in wet weather, though when he comes in after trips into the wet grass, they need to be dried before they have the needed traction inside. Be sure to read the fit instructions on the Ruffwear website before choosing a size for your dog. I was shocked that our 80 lb. boy wore such a small size as he measured, but it was correct. It is also important to cinch the velcro tight enough to keep them on straight. Our Golden Retriever adapted to them immediately, but please note that there are hilarious You-Tube videos of dogs that had a longer time getting used to them. As always, Zappos saved us the shipping & handling & sales tax, so I was thrilled when I discovered they carried these Bark'n Boots. Jeeves may want to get his own VIP account!

I had high hopes for these boots. I had to try these for my 35 pounder because the Ruffwear Grip Tex boots do not come in small enough a size for him (smallest is XXS). So I ordered him these boots in XXXS. They were hard to get on because the stretchy top part was too tight, then the paw sock was too round, and not fitting enough. They came off easily. So I tried the next size up, XXS, and those were definitely too big. It is possible that my dog's paws just are not shaped for this style. He is a Shihtzu/German Shepherd mix so perhaps he has odd-sized paws. My other dog has the Grip Tex (they come in her size), so in comparison I think the Skyliners are definitely not as padded, and honestly kind of cheap feeling. I do, however, think this would be a better option than cheap boots sold at pet stores. The brand has a good reputation, so it might be worth a shot for discerning dog owners.