Finally, Someone Made Dog Shoes For Your Sneakerhead Pup

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updated Mar 31, 2021
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If you’ve been looking for the paw-fect accessories to complement your dog’s street style, there is good news.

NYC-based brand Rifruf is selling dog sneakers that will make your pup look like an influencer—or should I say, an in-fur-uencer. The vet-endorsed shoes, called the “Caesar 1,” has a contemporary design, a far cry from those little rubber balloons you normally have to wrestle them into.

Aside from looking good, the sneakers are also as functional as human shoes. The design features a custom-knitted mesh upper for breathability, natural rubber outsoles for protection, and Velcro straps at the heel for an adjustable secure fit.

According to the Rifruf team, the inspiration for the shoe line came from the sneaker’s namesake and the brand’s Chief Dog Officer, Caesar. The poor pup had a few times injured his paws after taking walks during summer and winter. They then realized that there were no dog shoes on the market that met their expectations.

“Dogs and humans have been companions for over 16,000 years, yet to this day not a single person thought of creating a quality set of dog shoes that function and actually look good—we are here to change that.”

They added, “From the dirty streets to the fashion runway, on those hot summer days and cold, snowy nights, in the pouring rain and across rough terrain, and from the moment they are born to when their health matters the most, Rifruf is with your dogs every step of the way.”

The sneakers are priced at $65 for a set of four, with colors available in black, blush, and white. You can head on over to the Rifruf website to learn more.