While looking for great new products for our favorite family members (the furry and four-legged), we came across a great item: Ruffwear Grip Trex all- terrain paw wear for the canine climbers. A how-to video made measurements easy. "They come in sizes according to the width of a dog's paws: 1.50", 1.75", 2.00", 2.25", 2.50", 2.75", 3.00", and 3.25"," wrote Allison Miles, community and events specialist from Ruffwear, in her email to HNGN. "We have found that measuring and sizing according to paw width is the best way to correctly and consistently fit dog boots."

If you like taking your dog on long walks, hiking and camping trips or your pup is always part of your family vacations, you might have considered getting your friend's feet some protection. We did too, which is why we reviewed Ruffwear's updated Grip Trex boots with the help of our sweet test pooch, Kalisi.

What did Kalisi think of her new kicks?

DISCLOSURE: We did receive free samples of the items to test out.

Ruffwear: Updated Grip Trex

We tried the updated version of Ruffwear's Grip Trex boots which are available on the company's site for $74.95. A spring release, the boots so far have a four out of five star rating from 10 customers. "Updated feature new Strobel last and lighter, more streamlined construction and materials with fewer seams to reduce bulk and increase performance," the product description reads. "Secure closure system locks out debris, while breathable mesh upper and Vibram outsole offer rugged, resilient all-terrain paw wear for the great outdoors."

We measured Kalisi, a beautiful 3-year-old German shepherd, as per the instructions on the video provided by the company, and sent the measurements off so the company could pick the right size paw protectors.

The Grip Trex boots did not take long to arrive. We sent the measurements on Jan. 29 and the boots shipped by Feb. 5, but if you're planning a camping trip or beach party, you might want to order them a few weeks in advance just in case.

The boots fit Kalisi's paw measurements (3 inches), but the depth wasn't enough for her big shepherd body. We tried them on Kalisi's neighbors, Cooper, a similar size golden lab with smaller feet than Kalisi, and Lucky, an overall smaller golden retriever. The boots were only sized for Kalisi, but seemed to fit Cooper and Lucky, although Miles noted that the boots look a bit big on Cooper.

Kalisi's human and HNGN entertainment writer Gina Masilotti explained via email the discrepancy in size and fit: "[The] measurement instructions were not difficult at all. Length and width-wise, [they] would have fit my dog's feet just fine. It was the height of her feet that they would not go on all the way. Her feet were too tall almost."

Masilotti said the quality of the boots is "amazing," but none of the very patient (and very handsome) test dogs were accustomed to sporting fancy kicks, so they didn't get too far in them "which is why the photos are inside not outside."

No one told the fickle Fidos these boots were made for walking? And running, climbing, jumping...

"In addition, it takes dogs time to get used to the boots," Miles explained. "We call this high stepping movement 'the boot dance' and it's completely normal. With practice, dogs get used to the boots and begin to associate them with going outside and having fun."

Our final decision? Two opposable thumbs up! (Dogs don't have thumbs, so we did it for them.) "I would recommend them to dogs who have worn something on their feet in the past [or] don't mind having something on their feet," Masilotti said.

The boots would be excellent for dogs who like to head outdoors on sand, hot pavement or mud. If it is a dusty or rainy day, you won't have to worry about your house getting dirty when your mutt comes back in. If your dog spends a lot of time outdoors, these doggy booties can save those delicate paw pads some "Ruffwear" and tear.