20 Best Winter Boots For Dogs (2023 Updated)

This is a great product! Incredibly sturdy – these are very well made booties. This is Gunther’s first winter. We decided to get him boots because we live in a more urban area and he would need to walk across all sorts of deicer throughout the winter.

We also went through the first snow of the season without boots for him, and he did not like the cold on his feet. He kept alternating lifting his paws out of the snow because they were getting cold! Let me start by saying that we use the boots along with the recommended socks.

The socks helped with two aspects: comfort for Gunther (my shoes rub when I don’t wear socks – why would I want that for him?), and to make it SO much easier to pull the boots up over nails/dewclaws.

We followed all instructions online for measuring our dog’s feet. We purchased the boots that fit the measurements we took, and they are the perfect size. Gunther tolerates them well. He doesn’t love them, but he will wear them without a problem.

There is definitely a learning curve when it comes to putting the boots on. We were careful to make sure that we didn’t pull the boots up so high that it would put pressure on his nails. but then we were leaving the boot too low and it would slide off in the snow.

After a few rounds of putting the boots on, we finally got into a groove. It still takes two of us – it is too difficult to hold up his leg, keep the sock on, and wiggle his foot into the boot with just one person (this would be true of any boots, not just these!).

If you have a more relaxed dog, you should be able to do it with just one person. Overall, I highly recommend these boots! They have made winter more tolerable for Gunther and his humans.

I bought these boots for my dog because we’re generally big fans of Ruffwear gear, and I was interested in the gaiter. We had Muttluks Snow Mushers for our previous dog, and while they were easy to get on, snow collected in the cuff and melted down into the boots.

These take longer to get on than average dog boots, because you have to velcro them then zip up the gaiter. The velcro band is VERY stiff- this is definitely something that could be improved. I’d like to see an elastic velcro band instead to make it more comfortable.

We ended up buying the socks because I was concerned that the stiffness would cause rubbing. Our dog has short fur and fairly skinny ankles compared to her paws. Unfortunately, in snow deeper than a couple inches, the gaiters completely fill up with snow and I have to unzip them to dig out all the snow periodically.

I would improve this design by making the gaiters higher, and adding a velcro cinch or two to customize the fit. I still think they’re good boots, and if your dog has thicker fur or ankles that are relatively close in size to their paws, they will probably be perfect.

Here’s hoping that Ruffwear improves the design for next year!.

We purchased one pair of the dog boots to help our old dog who is slipping all over the place wth our hard floors. It was our vet’s suggestion to do something to help him with better grip on the floor.

Friends of ours had some Ruffwear boots for their dog, for the same reason, and recommended them. Ordering was easy. The boots are well made, good quality, solid material, the rubber is nice and grippy.

The velcro straps make it nice and secure. The hardest part was working out the correct size. The ones our friends lent us were too big for our dog, and kept turning around on his dog’s feet. We ended up ordering for the smallest size, I am unsure if it is a good fit or should have gone one size up.

To our surprise, our dog has not tried to get the boots off at all, suggesting they are not bothering him. He is still getting used to them, as he needs to adjust his gait (due to his age, he drags his paws, which is fine with fur, not so good with rubber, so he needs to learn to lift his paws up).

As a result he is tripping over a bit, I am hoping that it will improve as he gets used to them. Very happy with the product, whether it works with our dog remains to be seen.

I really do like these booties. I love the fact that they are double wrapped Velcro. Giving a secure tightness around the paw without hurting my baby. The rugged bottoms are really nice with grip. I have a husky and he had gotten some sore paws from the salts.

I bought a pair of these booties to keep his paws dry and free from salts as it healed and to continue to wear when we go for walks after a fresh salting. They work wonders. Only “problem” if you will is if your dog loves to play in snow or walks through constant puddles, water will eventually soak through.

It’s not meant to be situated in deep snow or water for longer then 5 minutes I say. If you and your pup are moving and trekking through snow and water you should be great and I honestly don’t know of a dog boot that is 100% waterproof.

So if you need something that will get you through. This is it!.

Sadly I just sent these back for a refund. I measured and remeasured my dogs paws before purchasing these shoes hoping for a perfect fit. When we received them, my dog could not get her paw into the shoe because her paws are too wide.

These shoes are sized by paw LENGTH which seems logical but does not take into account the width. So, I had to return these and search for shoes sized by WIDTH for my American Bulldog’s wider Bulldog paws.

Other than the sizing issue, I’d say these look like they are good shoes, seem flexible and I like the strap that easily secures the shoe. Sadly they just didn’t work for us.

I got two different sizes. A smaller size for my dog’s back paws. They are so easy to get on and off. They are shorter than the original muttluks and will probably not keep his legs warm or dry. I really wanted these for the salt that is all over the sidewalks in the winter.

He seems to not mind that the bottoms are rubber. I love the quality so far.

I have a 6. 5lb chihuahua with tiny feet, this I understand. We are recent Colorado residents having moved from Florida. For our first winter, we purchased Hercules a pair of cheap booties from Amazon that look like UGGs.

These boots were awesome! Stayed on his feet, kept him warm and had great tread with grip on the bottom, however, these were clearly meant for fashion and not function. After 1 winter season with lots of snowy hiking, it was time to retire those boots.

Enter, Canada Pooch soft shield boots. The first thing I noticed when I received them was that they had absolutely no tread on the bottom, at all, just fabric. I also noticed that they did look durable and had the Velcro as well as a draw cord for tightening.

After just one hike attempt, they were a total fail. They would not stay on no matter how much I tried to sinch them and whenever they were on him he was slipping and sliding all over the place since they had no grip.

I attempted to return them and received notice back from the company that they only allow returns and exchanges of new, unused items with the tags still in tact and within 15 days of order. How are you supposed to know that the product actually works if you don’t try it out? I was a fan of the brand but will no longer be purchasing anything from them.

They should stand behind their products and follow similar policies as Zappos and Amazon. Now I’m stuck with these $60+ booties that my little guy can’t use!.

At first, things were great and he was running up and down with joy, but unfortunately with time after using the boots a few times, Chapo’s excitement for walks started to slowly decline to the point where he just didn’t want to take walks anymore when taken outside.

Eventually I removed his boots and he proceeded with his walk in a very calm manner. Turned out the boots were causing his right front dew claw to irritated in the crease causing him discomfort from the velcro on the boots making his walk more and more uncomfortable.

I didn’t understand why that was happening, knowing I took my time to make sure the boots were put on correctly and comfortably. That’s when I noticed that the velcro setup on the boots were all a strap from left to right making his right dew claw to be pressed against to his foot by the velcro latch which lead him to discomfort, irritation and eventyally licking.

This is unfortunate because I was very happy with the boots at first but now I must find a solution to this prblem. I tried doing an exchange but they told me their return policy states that returns are subject to 15 days and I was just one day over.

I didn’t even want a refund, I was simply hoping to exchange the boots for a bigger size, now I’m left with some nice boots that not only were expensive, but also didn’t work for my dog and left a rash on his right dew claw from the irritation.

Would’ve been nice if Canada pooch had a better policy for helping their customers in my position. The boots are great don’t get me wrong but their customer service lacks.

I loved these boots the first two times I used them with my 20 pound Cockapoo (size 2 boot). Then it snowed last month, and the boots were put to the test. Well, they unfortunately failed. I put them on snugly and within 5 minutes the wet snow stuck to the Velcro, loosened the boots and eventually the boots fell off.

I have put them on my dog to walk around in the house and the boots do not tend to loosen or fall off. The snow sticking to the Velcro is the problem. I have used them a total of 15 times now and every time I use them, the same thing happens where the Velcro gets wet with sticky snow and the boots loosen and fall off.

What is the point of dog boots if they cannot be worn in wet snow? I wondered if I had a defective pair or was it a design flaw. I contacted customer service. Each time I corresponded with a different agent.

I explained my situation, suggested that I had a defective pair and requested an exchange for a new pair. After four email exchanges, and sending a video demonstrating the issue, all I was offered was a 10% coupon for my next purchase and advice on how to keep the Velcro clean.

Disappointed, to the say the least! The Velcro not being able to withstand normal use and wet snow is a manufacturing issue, not a consumer issue. These dog boots are expensive and are all but useless now as they do not provide more than 5 minutes of dry paws for my dog before falling off.

I expect much more from a Canadian company. Poor customer service. Poorly designed product. It is too bad, because I really wanted to like these boots. I also really wanted to support a local company.

Do not waste your money. This company does not stand behind their warranty.

For a smaller dog, these would be perfect. For our larger furry friends, the nails, though groomed, came through the toes very quickly and these boots were trashed in a couple of days. A smaller dog wouldn’t weigh as much.

I think the breathable fabric is nice, what it needs is a toe guard. That would make a difference.

We adopted a shelter dog a little over a month ago, and as anyone with a rescue pup knows they do not like their feet touched at all. Well he loves to come for the walk to school to pick up my kids, but we live in New England so there’s snow and a ton of salt everywhere.

One day I realized he can’t go anymore because of the salt. So I asked my cousin if she knew where to get affordable boots and she told me about this site. Found these boots and they’ve been amazing! He’s a lot better about having his feet touched (still needs some work but coming around) and he’s so happy he can come for the walks again.

He gets SO many compliments walking down the street. My favorite was Wow that dog has better shoes than I do! Haha. Def recommend these to anyone thinking of buying them!.

This was our first try with snow boots for our dogs. They work really well. There is no extra lining for warmth, but that is ok since we only go outside for 10 minutes to use the bathroom and play a little and then we all come in together.

We wanted to see if the dogs would even let us put them on and the dogs do. The velcro works well to hold them on and the dogs really like having their feet protected from the cold wet snow!!! Just be careful of their hidden Dew Claws when sliding the boots on and measure their feet carefully.

Ours worked out perfect. Hightly recommend!!! P. S. I also saw a boot putting on tool on baxterboo I might try but you can put these boots on without it too.

We have two shelties and take them for walks twice a day. In the winter we like to use booties to keep ice/snow from matting in-between their hairy toes. These are awesome! They stay on, aren’t too slippery, and, while not entirely waterproof keep a lot of the junk off their feet (and out of our home).

We are here to purchase our third set in five years which is better longevity than many of the more expensive booties! If you’re thinking about it, get them!.

This is the perfect soft, flexible boot for my 14 lb. miniature poodle. It keeps her feet warm in winter on walks. If I add socks it keeps her feet warm even when zero degrees outside. I want her paws protected from the chemicals used on sidewalks, streets and parking lots.

However, these are not for cold slushy conditions as they are not waterproof.

These are perfect for the cold weather if it is not slushy. Keep my Kaya’s paws from getting too cold when out on walks. And they are soft and flexible and she got used to them very quickly. Unfortunately they do not work for the slushy, cold weather in the midwest – they do not keep the water out.

We will see how they do for hot sidewalks in the summer.

I recently wrote to the company because I just bought a pair of these for my doodle. After about 5-6 times using them, the fabric has started to rip apart and it wasn’t even rough terrain. Maybe I have a defective pair, I’m not sure.

In addition, if your dog has dew claws, you will have to buy carbon to wrap around the leg and then put the boots on, even if you buy the socks. I would recommend future models be made higher, this will keep out more dirt and less risk of cutting the dew claws.

My dogs were bleeding after the walk. Also, the velcro comes undone a lot. I had to constantly stop and re-do the velcro, which is a bit of a bummer. Maybe the boots need two straps, or a string, or a zipper, I’m not entirely sure.

The sole of the boot looks great and my dog does not mind wearing them after a minute or so. I’m thinking to trade them for the upgrade style and see if these last longer. I love Ruffwear and we have so many of their products, I’m not willing to give up just yet.

This is a great company based in Oregon and I would prefer to support them, but the first go round did not work out. I look forward to talking to someone at the company and possibly getting a different replacement – see how that goes! Thanks for providing awesome products for the pups!.

these worked great for my Standard Schnauzer, they have a great fit and she has had zero issues with them. I have nothing but praise for the quality and usability of this product for her however, for my 12lb Chi mix, it is a much more hit and miss experience.

the problem is that they just aren’t quite small enough. I’ve examined them closely, and it’s obvious that the materials, especially the sole, are just too hefty to make in a very small size. but a very small dog could get more than adequate protection with a thinner sole and less heavy-duty fabric and velcro.

but from a manufacturing standpoint, I can absolutely see that it would be really costly to have to make a line of tiny-dog shoes using different materials. however, I also see small dogs hiking out on our normal routes (which are typically loops or out-n-backs of 4-7 miles) so I KNOW there are a lot of small dog owner like me looking for a genuine hiking shoe for tiny feet! so, we use the smallest shoe you guys make only on really rough ground, and I just keep a close eye on her so that when one comes off I can retrieve it.

I just wish they came another size or 2 smaller, and had a lighter velcro around the top, for a better fit.

I ordered these in the wrong (bigger) size the first time, so i don’t think my dogs pairs are too small, but they eventually made him bleed. I did watch for the first couple of short walks for signs of wearing or chafing, but didn’t see any.

On a longer walk (25 minutes, maybe) he didn’t seem uncomfortable but when I took the shoes off, all 4 of his paws were bleeding on the top center of his paws (kind of like below your center knuckle on a human hand).

Really weird place to wear so i’m not sure if these just aren’t broken in enough or if they don’t fit him properly. We did wear these with socks each time. I think it may be a bit too late for me to exchange to another size (but the other size seemed HUGE so maybe better close up videos of how we should expect these to fit would also be helpful) but I won’t be wearing these unless we have an incredibly frigid -40 degree day in Chicago.

My dog instantly adapted to these which was kind of disappointing because I was looking forward to goofy walking lol. We climbed a mountain yesterday and I brought them with just in case, on the way down she kept sitting so I put them on (with socks) and it was like she was so excited to have them on she wanted to fly down the trail, the rocky trail (not skree) was more irritating for her paws than I realized.

She thought she was invincible now lol, but they are definitely more slick than just paws so she did slide a few times on steep dirt and tripped on bigger rocks while getting used to wearing them. Only gripe – I think I bought and returned three separate pairs before I finally got ones that fit, so who knows how much these ended up costing after the shipping back and forth.

The designers do not take into account how giant paws are shaped. I got the boots that fit her width exactly and they were too small because of how tall her paws are too. I did a video fitting with an employee after my first order failure and the sizes that were recommended to me also didn’t fit (couldn’t even get on).

I ended up just getting the biggest ones for the front and second biggest for back and hoped for the best, and they fit great, but according to their sizing (and person from video call) it would be too big.

Silver lining, with her fat paws these definitely aren’t falling off. I think socks are definitely required for overall comfort though. I love Ruffwear but my biggest complaint is that their large/xl sizes are not designed for actually large/xl dogs, so when following their chart for the really big sizes, they are assuming paws are still shaped like a golden retriever’s.

Or in the case with vests, they assume the dog is just fat and not actually extra large in shape so while the girth is well within the range they say, the arm holes don’t even reach.

First pair of boots that I have found that don’t fall right off my dog’s feet, even when he jumps in a snow bank! That being said, I do have to cinch the velcro pretty snugly to achieve this. My dog is often licking his leg where the velcro is located, once the boots are removed.

There hasn’t been any swelling in his feet indicating a lack of circulation so maybe the cinched portion is creating friction on his hair ( long haired Australian Shepherd). I’m in love with the gators on these boots.

My dog’s feet/legs are dry after his walks. Easy to put on, though I do recommend that you ensure your dog has all of his weight on the foot you are putting the boot on before securing the Velcro. If you do not, your dog will step right out of the boot as the paw will not be entirely in the bottom section of the boot.

I just apply pressure to the opposite side of his body forcing him to shift his weight to the foot I am placing the boot on. Overall myself and my dog are very happy with the product. Buddy is very happy that he can actually stand and not dance on the freezing ground ! I live in Vermont where we are currently getting a lot of snow and sub-zero temps.

Bought to protect the dogs paw which has a cut on his pad. Put it on, fastened up tight and set out for our walk. It lasted about an hour before it had a hole in it. The seams had burst. Next day we used the other boot, this was better but did require frequent adjustment and tightening.

After two days I had to repair a hole in this one which kept it going for another few days. After a weeks use it has a big hole where the material has worn through. This was only walking on footpaths and grass.

Not great.

Quality is ok. However I did not need two – my dog only ever injures one foot at a time. Also – it does not fit. I have bought more than one size of this to try to find one that will fit my dog (a mature German Shepherd.

Not only does the shoe chafe the dog’s foot and makes the problem worse, it does not stay on. I have now donated all the shoes I bought to my vet in the hope that he will find a use for them.

My dog had a split pad so in order to avoid infection the vet recommended I bandaged it whilst indoors and in the garden to do his business. This was quite a nuisance as you had to keep changing it so I got these protective boots and they were great.

So easy to put on and just the thing for indoors and for going into the garden, or a very short walk. You get two in a pack so whilst one is drying you can still keep your dog protected with the other one.

I would recommend these for any paw or pad problem. Obviously you would not use them for a very long walk. I used them for approx one month and they are still fine to use again in such circumstances.

jackspaniel – very satisfied customer.

Had these before and never came off very active border collie. Hill walking beach walk-in swimming. Fit well and never rubbed feet allowed us to go on rough stony walks agai n and fully protected his pads.

Bit fiddly to put on and must fit straps tight.

They are well designed , someone actually thought about their purpose and the anatomy of dogs feet. They stay on unlike some other very similar brands. My dog doesnt mind them but due to his week back legs and feet dragging they trip him up.

Why dont they come in a 4 pack? Id definitely recommend them and just spend out in the first place. I must have spent about 90 on various other inferior products only for them to fall off continually or develop holes before we had gone 150 yards.

I would highly recommend these. The shoes stay on, no matter how much your dog runs about. Excellent product to help with healing of any injuries on your dogs paws. They are really strong and wear well on any terrain.

And the great thing is they seem to last forever! Tip: buy two sizes. The correct size for when paw is nearly better and a larger size for when the paw still requires bandaging.

My dog suffered a spinal stroke resulting in paralysis and needed protection for his back leg knuckles and to prevent him slipping on our wood floors as he learns to walk again. These booties are perfect for that.

He doesn’t mind wearing them at all which was surprising. The first pair I ordered were way too large even though I measured his foot as instructed. However, the customer service I received was exceptional.

I was sent another two sets in smaller sizes to try as well as a return postage label for the unwanted sets. Thank you so much Jessica for being so helpful – you’re an asset to the company and I hope they know it!.

I don’t usually write reviews for anything, ever, but these boots and the Wooftown customer service was very much deserving of some kudos. I have a shepherd cross rescue dog who has fairly large feet, and while she has a very thick coat to keep her warm (and to keep my home consistently covered in fur, LOL), she does get cold and wet feet.

I have tried several other types including those adorable little balloons and the other more wintery types we’ve all seen. They’re great for smaller pooches, but just didn’t stay on or last long. So when I found these muttluks there’s just everything to love about them! For one, they are very well-made, and the quality completely justifies the higher cost.

They have an adjustable Velcro ankle strap that holds them in place. we have lost one on occasion but have always gone back and found it (I recommend strapping the Velcro nice and tight). But what I also really love about these boots is that there is a solid base in a thick suede fabric that doesn’t allow any salt and moisture to get in… and they’re tall which is great because they cover her shins and look super adorable! Honestly, I couldn’t justify spending this amount on dog boots and I unfortunately spent far more in failed options before getting these.

I believe these will definitely last this cold Ontario salty snowy icy season and I have the feeling they will last for at least two more winters. My only suggestion would be to rinse off the bottoms if there’s salt on them when you get home.

Oh, and I would also like to mention that I’ve been trying to shop local and I was under the impression that Wooftown was a large online corporation, so I was hesitant… but when I had questions and needed sizing support with the boots, I was greeted by a friendly real live human who took the time and helped me make the best purchase! Like I said, I almost never write reviews unless I truly find something exceptional, and I’m very pleased with this purchase and the humans behind this business.

– Jen and Juniper 🐾 ps: I don’t see an option to post a picture. will do though if I can figure it out.

The fit is super important for this product to work correctly. I was super happy with the results as we have a husky mix (80lbs) who loves being outside (even in -20) and knew that a bit more protection means he gets more play time.

Since the booties are made of leather bottoms you end up with a few mm\’s play in stretch. I found that once the booties were molded to his feet (after some winter walks) it\’s hard to beat. Due to his breed I would think that he\’d be a bit too warm during the summer wearing these but we\’ll giv\’em a go once we get into the warmer temps (considering what concrete can heat up to).

Muttluks are the best dog boots! If properly sized and put on they will stay on. I have two active labs and we have not yet had a boot come off in the snow. I do wish they had waterproof bottoms for walking through puddles as the snow melts.

My order was received quickly with no additional shipping. Will order again when needed.

Ok stuff, but also very easy to make yourself.

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