POD dog boots are absolutely fantastic and made from diving wetsuit style neoprene fabric and wrap around your pets paws to keep them secure when enjoying their outdoor activities. Available in three colours - Black, Olive and Slate Grey. They are available in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL and XXL.
The larger sizes are for our bigger pets who dont fit the smaller sizes of our other active shoes, (Tippy Taps) so if these are too large for your pet see our other boots called "Tippy Taps".
PODs are easy to put on and strap around your dogs paws with double velcro wrap. They are just as easy to remove and easy to clean just rinse in water after use. Can be washed in a machine if needed. Perfect for dogs who have sensitive paws, allergies or injuries or who enjoy water sports, boating, hiking or the beach. Great for protecting their paws from the scorching summer heat or the freezing cold ground and snow. Reflective strip around the entire shoe for better night time visibility. Be prepared for all weather conditions and all types of fun in a pair of PODs! Perfect for Greyhounds as this style wraps around the paw so you typically go tight with your measurements unlike with other shoes.
See the size chart and recommendations on how to measure your pet's paws to work out the right size for your pet. NOTE that a "pair" of shoes in this instance is actually 4 shoes, as your four-legged friend has 4 paws. Note that we have not been able to source these shoes yet in size 3XL or XXS as listed on the size chart.
Also note that whilst you must measure and I can't guess or recommend what size would fit your dog as there is so much variation even within breeds, I have noticed that an average standard greyhound size seems to be size XL and a smaller sized greyhound with more petite feet than usual a size L. My own dogs - Hendricks a medium labradoodle (15-18kgs) fits a size L as do other medium groodles who have purchased these boots, whereas my girls Olive (14kg) and Maple (10kg) wear size M as they are mini-medium labradoodles (sisters) one is larger than the other but M fits them both. I have also noted that with the measurements there tends to be a trend to select a size larger than needed and there is significant size difference between the sizes. So with these particular boots I don't recommend that you measure and go up a size if close as with other designs as they often can end up too big and you are best to go with the closest match possible.
If you get your PODs and they are the incorrect size please note that we are happy to exchange them for another size as long as they are in perfect condition as you received them and have not been worn or damaged and only tried on. We however can't cover the postage costs for returns so we ask that you please do the following:-
First, email me to let me know you wish to exchange them but please purchase another pair in the size you want.
Send the incorrect size back to me, I will give you the best address to post back. Please give me a tracking number once you have posted it. I will resend you the new pair as per your new order.
Once the incorrect size is received I will refund you the cost of the first pair.
PERSONAL TIP
Note if you have a breed with long hair or your adventures entail lots of sand this can affect the velcros' ability to stick, I recommend that you get some long prong Kam snaps and put them on the edge of the main outside flap in a perfect custom position for your pets paws so that the flaps don't come undone whilst being worn. Whilst they are pretty good, I've found this keeps them on my doods feet all day when we are at the beach, the dam or wherever and its really sandy and dirty. You must use extra long prong Kam snaps though that are slightly longer as standard Kam snaps will not work as they can not go through the thickness of the fabric. I'd put them on for you but you really need to put them where it works best for your pets paws and this is an individual position. Once I added Kam snaps because my doods legs are furry this added another level of hassle-free boot wearing.
POD Dog Boots
Machine washable on delicate cycle or just rinse as required and leave out to dry naturally as they are made from neoprene (wetsuit material) and rubber soles with velcro (hook and loop) fastening around the ankle/paw.
HOW TO MEASURE
To measure your dogs size grab a piece of paper and a pen and place your dogs paw on the paper. Make sure they are standing on the paper when you do this. Trace around the dogs paw and measure the widest point across the paw print. Select the boot on the size chart that will fit your dogs paw at its widest point also considering their claws.
Note the chart measurements are the "inside fit" of the boots and for this particular type of shoe it is recommended that you go close to the size of the dogs paw not up a size as in other shoe styles. Always measure your dog for the correct fit. The entire paw must fit into the rubber sole to be the correct size otherwise walking on the neoprene fabric will tear it.
TIP Note you want the dog to be standing to trace the pawprint as the paw will spread out more when they are walking. Allow for claws otherwise claws will either go through the fabric of the shoes at the top or push the entire paw backwards and the dog will not have its paw inside the rubber sole and walk on the fabric at the back and it will not tolerate being walked on. Make sure to keep claws maintained so as to not get shoes too big for them. If you get your PODs and your dogs paw doesn't fit inside the rubber sole please do not use them and we will exchange for another size. IF you do the dog will be walking on the fabric part of the boot and they will be ruined probably the first outing you have with them. This is not a fault, this is incorrect sizing and using them is misuse and in this event we can not refund them if you have done this. We have no issue exchanging if you get the size incorrect so please just contact us and we will organise to do an exchange.
We are stocking currently sizes XS, S, M, L, XL and 2XL. I have not been able to get size 3XS or 3XL despite the size chart listing them sorry.
The chart below shows measurements in cms only but gives both length and width.
SIZE INNER LENGTH WIDTH XS 3.9cms 3.2cms S 4.5cms 3.7cms M 5.2cms 4.3cms L 6cms 5cms XL 6.8cms 5.6cms XXL 8cms 6.5cms 3XL 9cms 7.4cms NOTE sizing is not standard so you must always measure your dog to find out the correct size. These boots are made from neoprene with rubber soles and so they stretch around the foot. There is a tendancy to select too large a size and the difference between the sizes is quite significant so it would seem best to size down in this type of shoe.
I have personally added a long prong Kam Snap to these straps on my own dogs shoes to stop them coming undone during use. This is particularly beneficial for sandy surfaces and dogs with long fur as both will affect the velcro's ability to hold. Only long prong Kam snaps will work as standard Kams are not thick enough to go through the layers of fabric. I have found they are a brilliant dog shoe personally on my four dogs.