Grit, road salt and frozen ground are harder on paws than cold air alone, and small dogs meet all three first. Lined boots put a layer between the pad and the pavement, and the sherpa cuff seals the gap at the ankle where slush usually finds its way in. The anti-slip sole is the part owners tend to notice most, particularly on wet tiles and icy paths where a light dog simply slides.

Each boot closes with an adjustable strap, which matters more than it sounds. A paw is wider than it is tall, so a fixed opening either will not go on at all or will not stay on once it does; the strap lets you tighten above the dewclaw so the boot survives a full walk rather than being carried home in your pocket. Inside, fleece lining and the warm cuff hold heat in, and the owl face on the front is there entirely for the humans.

• Fleece lining with a warm sherpa cuff at the ankle
• Anti-slip soles for grip on ice and wet ground
• Adjustable strap on each boot
• Owl-face design in yellow, brown or pink
• Numbered sizes, one through five
• Packed weight 300g

On sizing and getting them worn. The sizes here are numbered rather than given in centimetres, so measure the width of your dog's paw with their weight on it and send us that figure; we will match the size rather than leave you guessing. Expect a few short indoor sessions before a first proper walk, too, because almost every dog high-steps comically in boots at first.

Who it's for: Small dogs walked through cold, wet, salted winters, and older dogs who need grip on slippery floors indoors.