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$Ruffwear Bark \'N Boot Polar Trex Winter Dog Boots$

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Ruffwear Bark 'N Boot Polar Trex Winter Dog Boots

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Item # 807840

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The Ruff Wear Bark 'N Boot Polar Trex winter dog boots add warmth, provide traction and protect your dog's paws from ice, rocks and rough terrain

Vibram® Icetrek soles provide long wear and great traction in icy conditions
3-layer laminated soft-shell uppers with Durable Water Resistant coating repel moisture and secure around the legs with adjustable rip-and-stick closures
Cam buckle ankle straps, cord loop closures and internal grip cuffs help boots stay in place, even in deep snow
Extended gaiter height adds leg protection from elements and ski edges
3M Scotchlite™ reflective trim enhances visibility in low light

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Ruffwear Bark 'N Boot Polar Trex Winter Dog Boots Customer Reviews

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RuffwearRuff Wear Bark 'N Boot Polar Trex Winter Dog Boots

1.7

(based on 14 reviews)

15%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good quality (6)
Easy to put on (5)

Cons

Best Uses

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  83%
  (5 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Multiple dog owner (6), Single dog owner (4)

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Jun

2013

1.0

Be prepared to return...

By itowle88

from Seattle, WA

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Comments about Ruffwear Ruff Wear Bark 'N Boot Polar Trex Winter Dog Boots:

We got these for our two Newfoundland dogs and as others have commented on, even when strapped on tight, would twist around and come off frequently. Two eventually came off in a deep snowdrift that we couldn't find.

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Mar

2013

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

100% useless

By JoeMomma

from Phoenix, AZ

About Me Multiple Dog Owner

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Pros

None

Cons

Causes Irritation
Restricts Movement
Terrible Design

Best Uses

None

Comments about Ruffwear Ruff Wear Bark 'N Boot Polar Trex Winter Dog Boots:

It's hard to imagine that Ruff Wear spent any time at all, let alone any meaningful time, testing these boots.

The first time I put these boots on my dogs, it was very easy to identify at least 5 or 6 very signifacant design flaws. If I can do this in minutes, not sure how Ruff Wear can't do it in years...

Just a few:

- the rigid cuff irritates dogs' skin
- cuff/ leg hole is way to big for paw size. Too much bunched up material prevents proper cinching of the cord.

Within the first 45 minutes of our snowshoe trip on a groomed trail, we spent (literally) 30 minutes putting the boots back on our dogs after they repeatedly fell off. After about the 7th time a boot fell of, we just took them off an hiked without them.

This was not user error, we could not have cinched the boots any tighter. These boots are simply very poorly designed, useless junk.

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Feb

2013

4.0

works great

By gunni girl

from Gunnison

About Me Multiple Dog Owner

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Pros

Good Quality

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Ruffwear Ruff Wear Bark 'N Boot Polar Trex Winter Dog Boots:

These work really well you just have to make sure you tighten them well or they will fall off. It takes a little getting used to for the dog. They work great for long nordic skiies though. Some snow can get packed in through the top when they are running through deep snow, but this hasn't caused any problems.

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Jan

2013

1.0

Needs to go back to the drawing board

By ColoradoHikingClub

from Colorado Springs, CO

About Me Multiple Dog Owner

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Ruffwear Ruff Wear Bark 'N Boot Polar Trex Winter Dog Boots:

These boots are poorly designed. The straps are hard to tighten unless they are wet. When they are wet they come loose too easily. They quickly fall off. If not completely, they fall half way off and then ware right through because the dog is walking on the part of the shoe that does not have tread. Very disappointed Especially for the price. Also, much of the time a dog's back paws are smaller than the front paws, but the shoes are sold in 4 packs, or singles directly from ruffwear. I have 2 dogs which solves this problem. But a single dog owner is looking at needing to buy 2 pair right off the bat.

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Nov

2012

(2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent Boot

By Urban Dog

from Rochester Hills, MI

About Me Multiple Dog Owner

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Pros

Easy to Put On
Good Quality

Cons

Best Uses

Harsh Weather
Large Dogs
Outdoors
Small Dogs
Travel

Comments about Ruffwear Ruff Wear Bark 'N Boot Polar Trex Winter Dog Boots:

Most people complain of boots falling off. The reason is they do not follow the instructions to check strap tightness after 15min of use and re-adjust. Most people do not put boots on tight enough to ensure they do not come off.

Best boot on the market!

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Jan

2012

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Video of product in use

By Brudawg

from Bellingham, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Cons

Come off easily
Difficult to Use
Poor strap design

Best Uses

Make fun of the dog

Comments about Ruffwear Ruff Wear Bark 'N Boot Polar Trex Winter Dog Boots:

Bruno looked pretty funny trying these for the first time. I had high hopes that they would improve his snow and mountain biking ability, but the don't stay on. Here is funny video of his first use:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwcYuSQcFFE&context=C325b7a6ADOEgsToPDskLwnGEZw3UjgoYwscPFWjuSThat car is not ours by the way. He is just really embarrassed and wants out of there. As soon as the video was done he shook them off, and never wore them again.

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Dec

2011

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

They don't stay on!

By ElliotB

from Edgewood, WA

About Me Environmentalist

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Pros

Cons

Poor design

Best Uses

Comments about Ruffwear Ruff Wear Bark 'N Boot Polar Trex Winter Dog Boots:

We bought these and the Grip Trex boots to try out for our dog, because we wanted to take her snowshoeing with us. These boots don't stay on. Not because our dog fights them, but because they're poorly designed. The buckle and bungee don't hold tight enough-- they'd probably do better with some velcro. Really disappointing to return them, but all 4 came off within about 5 minutes of walking-- before we'd even gotten to the snow!

Better luck next time, Ruffwear.

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Oct

2011

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Great idea- Just doesn't work

By Rower23

from Boulder, CO

About Me Single Dog Owner

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Pros

Easy to Put On
Good Quality

Cons

Falls off

Best Uses

Comments about Ruffwear Ruff Wear Bark 'N Boot Polar Trex Winter Dog Boots:

Had high hopes for these considering how much I love their other boots, but they just fall off! In long snow expeditions where paw ice-balls can build up, our dog usually wears the regular RuffWear boots, but sometimes ice can develop in the velco so we thought we'd try these. Unfortunately, the design just doesn't work. The main strap comes undone no matter how many ways your try to secure it. We're going to have to return three shoes instead of four.

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Jan

2011

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Good Idea but bad design.

By Bobthebear

from Colorado Springs, co

About Me Single Dog Owner

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Pros

Easy to Put On

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Ruffwear Ruff Wear Bark 'N Boot Polar Trex Winter Dog Boots:

This is a good idea but poorly designed. I was unable to keep the boots on my dog no matter what I did. I tried using the ruffwear socks and even vet-wrap but the boots continued to come off.

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Jan

2011

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Won't stay on!

By Trail Mama

from Auburn, WA

About Me Multiple Dog Owner

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Pros

Cons

Come Off Easily

Best Uses

Comments about Ruffwear Ruff Wear Bark 'N Boot Polar Trex Winter Dog Boots:

I had high hopes for these boots. With the buckle just above the pads and pull cord at the ankle I thought they would stay on better than other boots we have tried. The buckle did not stay once it got cold and wet and the pull cord did not keep the boots up. They ended up slipping off within minutes. We tried putting the boots back on several times tightening the boots tighter each time but they won't stay on. If there was a third stap in between or there was one strap that wound around from above the pad to the ankle they may stay on. We returned them immediately and will keep looking for a boot that will stay on.