Contributions by Mountain Girl 101 (2)

These are my first pair of snowshoes, but I love them! The buckling system is very simple and easy to use even with big bulky gloves. They work well in all conditions, although you need the tails if hiking in deep powder. The traction is supurb and have gotten me up anything I've tried. The heel lift is wonderful, although you don't need the unless attempting very steep terrain. They are also great for hiking up from a warm, snow free area into the snow. They are exceptionally light and pack well. The shoes are a bit wide and it is easy to take one narrow stride and gouge the front of the other shoe with the metal traction teeth on the bottem of them. Besides that, they are perfect!

These shoes haven't given me any blisters like classic, high ankle hiking boots used to. They have great traction on soft ground, but aren't the best on frozen dirt or moss. They do well on wet rocks, however. They are not at all water resistant, but I don't mind as long as the temp. is above 45. However, as I hike in the snow and snow melts on the top of the shoe and make my feet wet, I've found that wearing two pairs of socks works well. My feet don't get cold as long as I don't stop for any long amount of time.