this pair of boots vs these pair of boots

The correct phrase is 'this pair of boots.' 'These pair of boots' is incorrect because 'pair' is a singular noun, so it should be followed by 'this' instead of 'these.'

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this pair of boots

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'this pair of boots' when referring to a single pair of boots.

Examples:

I love this pair of boots.
This pair of boots is too tight.
Where did you get this pair of boots?
Can I try on this pair of boots?
This pair of boots goes well with my outfit.

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And also... there was this pair of boots.
There appears to be a pair of boot prints here.
I have a pair of boots.
An old pair of boots in need of repair.
He can't even polish a pair of boots.
Ten thousand dinars and a new pair of boots.
There's a pair of boots you can put on.
There's always a pair of boots.
35,000 new pairs of boots a week.
You'll need a pair of boots.
That's my philosophy, $100 shine on a $3 pair of boots.
At least two pairs of boot swabs shall be taken for sampling.
Most of them wearing their first good pair of boots.
I was a nurse, you know, with hardly a pair of boots to my name.
That and... I left a really good pair of boots here.
I own a pair of boots in both black and brown.
Guy could have used a new pair of boots.
You can't just throw him in the back of your car like a pair of boots.
No, Sam. I'm not buying you another pair of boots.
I don't ruin a perfectly fabulous pair of boots traipsing through the bayou for just anyone.

these pair of boots

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Pair' is a singular noun and should be followed by 'this' instead of 'these.'

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There appears to be a pair of boot prints here.
I have a pair of boots.
An old pair of boots in need of repair.
He can't even polish a pair of boots.
Ten thousand dinars and a new pair of boots.
There's a pair of boots you can put on.
And also... there was this pair of boots.
There's always a pair of boots.
35,000 new pairs of boots a week.
You'll need a pair of boots.
That's my philosophy, $100 shine on a $3 pair of boots.
At least two pairs of boot swabs shall be taken for sampling.
Most of them wearing their first good pair of boots.
I was a nurse, you know, with hardly a pair of boots to my name.
That and... I left a really good pair of boots here.
I own a pair of boots in both black and brown.
Guy could have used a new pair of boots.
You can't just throw him in the back of your car like a pair of boots.
No, Sam. I'm not buying you another pair of boots.
I don't ruin a perfectly fabulous pair of boots traipsing through the bayou for just anyone.

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