Yeah, I do realize that most cats are fairly tolerant of cold weather...I see strays roaming our neighborhood all the time in winter. But my little guy will sometimes start to lift his paws up, which tells me that the ground is too cold or hot (he does this in summer too, when the pavement is hot). Yet he is determined to stay out for as long as possible because he is...well...crazy! That's why I keep thinking of those silly booties...but I'm just not sure if it's worth the hassle it will be trying to get them on.