A hoof boot (100) for use on a horse that provides enhanced impact shock absorption and dissipation is disclosed. The hoof boot is comprised of two polymers of different hardness wherein the tread (450) and insole (470) of the hoof boot is softer to provide cushion to the impact of the hoof on the ground, and the skeleton (300) of the hoof boot is of a harder polymer to provide strength and shape to the hoof boot.