Booties can be a big investment, especially without knowing if your dog will tolerate wearing them. Originally I wanted these just to see if my dog would actually wear booties but testing soon turned to wearing them for runs, playing in the park, long hikes, and even an overnight trek through snow & rougher terrain--as they're lightweight I'll be using them when the pavement heats up in the summer as well. They have already proven to be a long-term solution & all I could want in booties.