Pavement that feels fine through the soles of your shoes can be hot enough to blister a paw pad. The reliable test is your own hand: press the back of it flat against the ground, and if you cannot hold it there comfortably, your dog should not be walking on it. These mesh boots put a sole between pad and pavement for the walks that cannot wait until the evening.

The upper is an open mesh, and that is the point, because a closed summer boot traps heat against the paw and creates the very problem it was meant to solve. Air moves through, the sole takes the heat and the grit, and a non-slip tread stops the foot sliding on smooth ground. Adjustable straps pull each boot snug above the paw, and they are reflective, which adds visibility at ground level where drivers rarely look.

• Breathable mesh upper
• Non-slip sole for grip and protection from hot ground
• Adjustable reflective straps
• Sizes S, M, L and XL
• Pink, orange, green and blue colourways
• Light and flexible enough for natural movement

On sizing, and on the first few walks. Measure the width and the length of the paw with your dog standing and weight on the foot, then match the widest measurement to the size guide, because a boot chosen by the dog's overall size will be wrong. Expect some comical high-stepping indoors for a few sessions before your dog accepts them, which is normal, and short indoor practice beats an argument on the pavement.

Who it's for: Dogs walked on town pavements through summer, and any dog whose pads need keeping off hot, gritty or rough ground.