Snowshoe and Boot Advice Needed

Abiciriderback

Would appreciate any pros, or cons for a couple of models of snowshoes and boots I have narrowed it down to. Any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Snowshoes either MSR's I like that you can buy additional 4 or 8" tail pieces so it's really like 3 snowshoes in 1. Also have been looking at Crescent Moon snowshoes like the tear drop shape. They are suppose to be the closes snowshoe that lets you walk your regular stride and not having to walk with your legs spread wider.

Snowshoe boots. Really like the NEOS Overboot Navigator5 anybody use NEOS overboots?

Thanks for the Help
Happy New Year

Ray Still

schmoo

Hi Ray,

Even though you may be thinking about shooting landscapes once you have your boots, I'm moving your question to the Big Picture.

Phyxius

I used to be a pretty regular skier and I got turned on to Salomon snowboots. Even though I rarely ski anymore I still use Salomon boots. I have two pair, one that I keep for snow and one that I wear year round out in the horsefield when bad weather makes the fields wet and mucky.

Might favorites are the B52 with Gore-tex and thinsulate. These boots are super comfortable, warm, lightweight, easy to put on and take off, and have good traction.

Since we're more likely to have ice than snow cause a problem around here I also have a couple pair of Yak Trax. These things are AWESOME. I've walked on sheets of slick ice with them and felt totally secure. I put them on outside so that I don't ruin them or the wood floor, but they're great!

ssimmonsphoto

In terms of snowshoes, my husband and I both love our Atlas. I beat the crud out of them here in the northeast and they hardly look used. I paid more for the heel lift and it was definitely worth it. Makes trekking up mountains so much easier! The only other brand that I know of that I've heard good stuff about is MSR, but they are significantly more money and were out of my budget at the time. Tubbs got pretty bad reviews by my local gear dudes.

As for boots, I actually am using my three-season Asolo Styngers in the winter with super warm Dalhgreen socks. Just incase, I also carry chemical toe warmers, but I have yet to need them.

And, since the PP mentioned traction, I have to recommend Kahtoola's microspikes. They are a step down from crampons, but a big step up from yaktraks. I just bought my husband a paid for under $60. They are amazing! I don't hit the trails without them.