I love these boots! I used them daily on my mare with a quarter tear and angle problems for daily grazing. First I put on a man's sock with a toe carved into her hoof, then I put on a boot and a gold sock band over the boot. stops any friction or twisting. They are difficult to get used to and stand up to daily abuse. I ordered 3 pairs, mine eventually broke but it took a few weeks. A good boot keeps dirt out of the boot.