Redfeather Race Snowshoes - 25"

My first time on snow shoes - walked (ran a ways just for the feel) - in deep fluffy snow over a foot deep. No problem! Went up a fairly steep hill and then walked on rolling terrain and back down the hill again. Seemed as easy as walking on dry land. Very easy to put on securely and they stayed tight.

Great product, well suited for racing on groomed/pratially groomed trails. Not enough surface area for deep powder but that is to be expected. Very easy to use, strap them on and run.

These snowshoes are FUN - once you can get them on. It was zero out, I had to take off my mitts to get the metal prong onto the rubber strap, and get the strap into the rubber loops. At first it felt as if they were too loose and would fall off, but the shoes stayed put. They are lightweight and gorgeous, and I'm even able to run in them (well at least til one of my dogs tackle me!!)

Easy on,easy off. These have a light fast feel on the trail. OK in deep snow. Perfect for when the trail is somewhat packed, but still too loose to run on without snowshoes due to post-holing.

These are my first pair of running snowshoes. I just got them, and have used them for one run of about 3.5 miles after about 8" of new snow.I can use these in powder, but it's a lot of work because I really have to get my legs up because I sink down. I weigh about 190 lbs, so that may not be as much of an issue for a lighter person. They're great on any area that is somewhat packed - even if just from another person or two walking or XCskiing the trail first.Very natural feel and normal gate pattern. No learning curve.

My health requires some moderate exercise. This product lets me continue to walk my neighbor's dog since we both need the exercise. Its a pleasant way to spend an hour.

Getting ready for my first snowshoe race.

Have been playing around with different brands. These fit the best for me and just seemed the easiest to adapt to.