This is my first serious year getting into snowshoeing and hence, I found these after trying a few different kinds. I'm 210lbs at 6'3", and these ceratinly seemed to be the ones that fit my size and frame.

Good points about these are the fullness of the shoe - there are not many holes in the overall shoe to allow much snow to come through on each step. They are very comfortable, during my first hikes in them they never bumped during normal walking and even some slight jogging. I found them to grab the snow just fine, and so far have walked in fresh powder (about 2 feet) and also packed areas, not noticing any serious difference in the shoe. Didn't notice any discomfort due to the weight either.

2 cons about the shoes - one is that the straps, when pulled snug to your boot, tend to be longer than necessary and flop around with no where to tuck them in or secure them. The second is the plastic holders for the straps that are to keep them snug when pulled tight - I may end up replacing them with lightweight metallic ones since they are thin plastic, and also to get more solid grip since the plastic ones tend to loosen up every hour or so when walking.

Overall, don't climb any 14ers with these, but for some great training and recreation, a good first buy. 4 stars

I went snowshoeing with a friend this winter and loved how i was still able to hike and be outside with snow on the ground. Walking in snow is so much easier (on the ankles and feet) with these one. Since receiving them, i wore them every day to the dog park walking my dog. Even in just a few inches of crusty snow, they make my walks so much easier. They are light and easily come on and off. If you're a serious snowshoer, you probably want something more high tech. If you're just a leisure walker who has to trudge through snow in the winter, i'd highly recommend these! 5 stars

I'm new to snowshoeing, and would recommend these to others like me who are novices, up to 250lbs. Bindings aren't as fancy or tricked out as some, but work very well with my fairly rugged Kamik winter boots. Great flotation on fairly dense snow, a little sinky in light stuff (I'm the 250lb limit I think...).

Crampons are very rugged, no unusual toe or heel movement, very predictable and stable on steep stuff, even sidehill. Great value!!! 4 stars

Three simple straps make a snug fit over toes and around the heel. Just pull to tighten and lift the buckle tabs to loosen. They come off easier than they go on. The ice-gripping teeth are well-placed (right in the middle)and very effective on glare ice. Pretty durably built, too. A good deal for the price. 5 stars

A plastic retaining clip broke the first time I used the shoes in the outdoors. Temp around 30 oF (0 oC). Not recommended. 2 stars