Most anti-slip socks are made for little dogs, which is unfortunate, because it is the big old ones whose back legs go from under them on a tiled hallway. This set runs up to extra large and weighs noticeably more than the lightweight versions, which points to a thicker knit, the sort that stands up to a heavier dog putting real weight through it on every step.

The soles are grippy, so the dog gets purchase where a bare pad simply skates, and the knitted uppers stretch over the paw instead of clamping it, which is what stops a dog shaking them straight back off. Four socks come in the set so every paw is covered, and that is worth having, because a dog wearing grip on the front only will still lose the back end on a corner. One colourway, Bluebeard, across all four sizes.

• Set of four knitted socks
• Grippy soles for wood and tile floors
• Stretchy knit upper
• Sizes S, M, L and XL
• One colourway, Bluebeard
• Product weight 100g to 130g for the set

On sizing and expectations. Socks help a dog who has lost confidence on smooth floors, but they will not fix a dog who is slipping because of pain or weakness, and that is a conversation for the vet.

Who it's for: Larger or heavier dogs, particularly older ones, who struggle on hard floors and need something more substantial than a lightweight sock.