I often take my dog to the yard so she can do her own business and we also go to the dog park and hiking trails. NB 1350 support is the best. I have a sore left ankle due to an injury. The grip is great and they are waterproof for rainy days. They appear to be very well constructed and have held up well in the short time I've been wearing them. I've also found that despite my injury, I can run a little longer because of the excellent support. I ordered my normal size NB 9XW and it fit me perfectly from day one.