It's all gone a little bit Friday afternoon with the news that
Ruffwear has launched running shoes for dogs complete with
Vibram soles for this autumn.
Dogs
have a double issue with paw wear and soreness as well as lack of
grip on some slippery surfaces and the new Bark 'n Boots Grip
Trex tackle both with grippy Vibram rubber tackling the traction
problem and a durable nylon upper protection paws.
We saw a set of the doggy boots at a recent trade show and they
look ace with a nice, well-made feel to them.
The sole uses Vibram's non-marking TC1 rubber, which was
developed for water sports use, there's a Dura Spasa toe cap and
mud-guard section, air mesh uppers, pigskin cuffs which grip the leg
and a super cinch closure strap to keep the boots in place. There's
even reflective trim for night use.
The boots come in red or blue and different sizes to cater for paw
widths between two inches and 3.75 inches. They won't be available in
store until October and price is £50 for a full set.
