|
| Home | Guest - Not logged in | |||
|
» Register
» Login
Gear Reviews
Documents
Tools
» Contact
|
Reviews > Animal Companion Gear > Dog Wear > Ruff Wear Barkn Boots > Test Report by Chuck CarnesRUFFWEAR  Bark'n Boots Grip Trex Initial Report: April 26, 2008 BIOGRAPHICAL
INFORMATION (Owner)
Name: Chuck Carnes Age: 38 Gender: Male Height: 6 ft. 0 in (1.83 m) Weight: 175 lb (79 kg) E-mail address: ctcarnes1(at)yahoo(dot)com City, State, Country: Greenville, South Carolina USA BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION (Tester)  Name: Samson Breed: Labrador Retriever / Springer Spaniel Age: 7 months Gender: Male Weight: 55 lb (25 kg) Foot Measurement (at widest point): 3 in (7 cm) BACKPACKING
BACKGROUND
I love the outdoors – I’ve spent time camping in the outdoors since I was born, and have been actively hiking and backpacking since then. I consider myself a lightweight hiker, usually carrying 20 – 30 pounds (11-13 kg) for hikes up to a week in length. I hike at an easy pace, averaging 2 mph (3 kph). I am a one-man tent camper for now. I like to carry a single trekking pole when I hike to help relieve stress to my legs and knees. I like to get out on the trail as often as I can. PRODUCT
INFORMATION
Manufacturer: Ruff Wear Model: Bark'n Boots Grip Trex Size: Large Color: Red Year of manufacture: 2008 URL: http://www.ruffwear.com Listed Weight: N/A Actual Weight: 2 oz (57 g) (per boot) MSRP: $99.95 USD I N I T I A L R E P O
R T PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
April 26, 2008  The Ruff Wear Bark'n Boots are essentially trail running shoes for dogs. They have a Vibram (TM) sole and mesh uppers. The boots are held onto the dogs foot with a wrap around hook and loop fastener. The upper mesh material allows air to get to the dogs paw and to allow water to extract fairly easily to keep down on sweating and causing irritation to the dogs pads and skin. There is an expansion area on the top for growth and the perfect fit. The sides and the toe area have rubber material for protection of the sides and toes of the dog on rough terrain. The Vibram (TM) sole has a 'cross' pattern in the lugs to give the dog that extra grip on slick surfaces. INITIAL IMPRESSIONS The Ruff Wear Bark'n Boots arrived in a shoe box much like human shoes come in. It came with two pair (four shoes) and a bag to keep the shoes in when not in use. I was very impressed with the boots as they have most, if not all, of the same features as a human trail running shoe. Ruff Wear seems to have put a lot of thought into designing the boots and have taken much consideration in the dogs paw anatomy and the terrain that the dog would encounter.I placed the boots on Samson the moment I opened the box. It was actually comical to see him 'prancing' around wondering what those things were on his feet. After I got him outside and running a bit, they didn't seem to bother him. Only when he is sitting or just standing his attention is drawn to the boots. They seem a little big on him but over the next four months I am sure he will grow into them as that is when he will do most of his growing. I think they will work great once we get out into the wilderness where he can truly try them out. That's Good: - Mesh uppers - Vibram (TM) soles - Expansion for growth and custom fit - Lightweight That's Bad: - None so far This concludes my Initial Report Please check back in June for my Field Report. Thank you Ruff Wear and BackpackGearTest.org for this opportunity. Read more reviews of Ruff Wear gear Read more gear reviews by Chuck Carnes Reviews > Animal Companion Gear > Dog Wear > Ruff Wear Barkn Boots > Test Report by Chuck Carnes | |||