Breathable Mesh Dog Sandals for Small Dogs

Put the back of your hand on the sidewalk for five seconds. If you can't hold it there, she can't walk on it. Most dog boots answer that by sealing the paw inside a closed shoe, which is its own kind of hot.

Breathable mesh dog sandals put a sole between her and the ground and leave the top open, so the pad is protected and the heat has somewhere to go.

What makes these easy to wear:

• Open toe box: her toes spread the way they do barefoot instead of being squeezed into a closed boot
• Mesh upper: air moves through it, so heat doesn't build up inside the shoe on a summer walk
• She can feel the ground: often the reason a dog accepts these after refusing a full boot
• Molded non-slip sole: grip on hot asphalt outside and on tile or laminate at home
• Wide elastic band: pulls over the ankle and holds, with no buckle to fiddle with in the doorway

Open at the toes, which is the point. The toe box is wide, so air moves through the mesh rather than heat building up inside. That openness is also what makes them acceptable to a dog who has already refused one pair of boots.

The sole is what does the work. Underneath is a molded sole with a raised pattern that grips on tile and laminate as well as on the sidewalk. That matters indoors too, for an older dog who slides on a wooden floor.

They come off a wet lawn or a puddle and dry quickly instead of staying soggy in the hallway, so the same set is ready for the evening walk.

A wide elastic band pulls over the ankle and holds without a buckle, which is the difference between a walk and a scavenger hunt for the shoe she kicked off in the long grass.

Getting the size right

Please check the size chart before ordering for the best fit.

Specifications

• Style: Open-toe mesh sandals, 4 per set
• Upper: Breathable mesh
• Sole: Molded non-slip tread
• Fastening: Wide elastic band over the ankle
• Sizes: XS to XL, inner length 1.3 to 2.1 in (3.2 to 5.4 cm)
• Colors: Pink, Blue, Green, Gray, Black
• Suitable for: Small breeds and puppies, roughly 1 to 16 lbs

Safety note: A sole cuts the contact with a hot sidewalk but doesn't make a very hot surface safe, so keep summer walks short and stick to shade and grass when you can. Check her paws for rubbing after the first few walks.

Measure her paw against the size chart, pick the length that matches, and the afternoon walk goes back on the calendar.