Summit Trex™ Dog Shoes

great shoes

our dog stepped on a bee last year and almost died from anaphylactic shock, so protective shoes on walks have become a must for him. these are easy to get on, stay on his feet for the most part, and the bright color makes them easy to find when they do come off! and he makes a nice clip clop sound as he walks now, like a little horse. they are a little awkward on him but it’s worth it to protect him! we have only had them a few weeks so I can’t speak to the durability yet.

Helps a dog with degenerative myelopathy (DM)

Our wonderful 10.8 year old collie has degenerative myelopathy, which is similar to ALS in humans. Incurable, fatal, and heartbreaking. When DM dogs walk, because they can’t control their feet and limbs, their paws “knuckle,” meaning they walk on the tops of the paws instead of the pads, scraping and abrading the nails and toes. We’ve tried several types of booties to protect his feet, and thus far the Summit Trex booties work best to provide traction and protect his paws and nails. There is good grip on the bottom to provide traction and help keep him from splaying, and the adjustable Velcro loops allow us to customize the fit. The bumper on the front of the toes protects the toes, although after a few weeks the constant scraping on pavement ruins them. We’re on our 2nd pair. Our dog is a smooth collie (short-coated collie) and their hind feet are shaped kind of like a rabbit’s hind feet: long and narrow. Most booties on the market are too wide and the foot slides around, adding to the instability. Many booties also are too short for long legs. These booties are short, too, but the Velcro allows us to cinch them tight enough that they stay on. These booties have been truly helpful and we are so grateful to Ruffwear for making them.

Summit Trex dog shoes

My dog was very comfortable wearing these shoes and adapted to them quickly. Would suggest if deciding between sizes go with the smaller to ensure boots stay snug.