Grip Trex™ Dog Boots

Bought our first set of RUFFWEAR Grip Trex back around 2000. Three Dobermans, one Greyhound, and now our second Standard Poodle we have broken down and ordered our second set of Grip Trex. These boots are terrific. Because of length of toenails (my fault) the toe of a couple of the boots is splitting out, the Velcro doesn’t adhere as well, and the soles are showing there wear. I can’t tell, or even imagine, how many miles these boots have on them, but who cares, these are the best boot, in my opinion, on the market. I am 77 years young. I plan to buy our third set in 2030. I challenge anybody to beat that.

I love these boots and have used them for years with both my Great Pyrenees, who had two toes instead of few claws, and my Standard Poodle, with no dews. They stay on, protect their feet and don’t rub or chafe. My Poodle has shaved Poodle feet. From May to October, we use these boots on every outing due to heat. This is daily use. My dogs are service dogs, so the shoes get lots of wear.

Perfect fit, he walks and settles easily.

These are my go-to booties for my service dog when the pavement becomes too hot or when I need to protect his feet from used needles, broken glass, or other urban hazards. My previous service dog's Grip Trex lasted 7 years' worth of scorching summers and year-round hazards, so they certainly last. The bottoms are a lot more hardy than the Hi & Light shoes that I have (which I also use and like), so I grab the Grip Trex for hot pavement and the Hi & Light for warmer-than-ideal pavement. I also like that there is reflectivity on these Grip Trex, which some styles don't have. One MAJOR drawback for me is that the Grip Trex DON'T have the size imprinted on the bottom of them like Ruffwear's other styles have. I hope that future versions include the size, because it makes it very easy to use if your dog has two different sized boots. (pro tip: buy two separate colors for the two separate sizes, and this will save you time and frustration for figuring out which is which). I have also found that this style makes my dog's feet sweatier than the Hi & Light. Both styles have their uses.