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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.'

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1392 views

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.
  • 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.'

  • 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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