Comments on: What Size Snowshoe Do I Need?

By: Regina

Regina — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:04:40 +0000

What will happen if my snow shoe is too small? Will I sink into the snow?? Help

By: eSnowshoes.com Team

eSnowshoes.com Team — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:00:32 +0000

Hi Luanne – We will need a little more information to give you a concrete suggestion, but here are my thoughts on what you’ve said. Assuming that your husband is taller than 5′5″ or so, I would probably suggest a 9×30 snowshoe for him. It really depends on what you’re doing though and where you’ll be going. If you’re looking for something on more packed trails or heavier snow, an 8×25 may be adequate. The deeper the snow as well as the heavier the load and the faster you plan to walk, the larger shoe you’ll want. I would suggest a 9×30 more than likely, but an 8×25 may work. If you’d like to tell us more about what kind of terrain you anticipate as well as height and goals for the use of the new snowshoes we can narrow it down even further for you. Thanks for your interest in esnowshoes.com!

By: Luanne

Luanne — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:13:31 +0000

My husband and I are researching snowshoes. I already have a pair, but he is looking to buy now. I’m not sure what size he needs and we want to buy used. He weighs about 165-170.

By: eSnowshoes.com Team

eSnowshoes.com Team — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:13:15 +0000

Hi John - If you wife is going to be primarily using the snowshoes to venture through the yard, etc I would highly suggest a women's size 8x21 (ish) for her. That should work perfectly with her weight, height and shoe size. If you have any future plans to take it a step further into hilly terrain, or carrying a backpack, she might want to consider a 25 inch snowshoe, but for what you described, the 21 inch version should work great! Here are a few of my top choices. Of these, the Atlas 923 would probably be my top suggestion. Enjoy!

By: John Buchanan

John Buchanan — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:53:40 +0000

I’m thinking about getting a recreational snowshoe for my wife. She likes to go out and feed the birds and walk around our yard. She’s about 5′0″ and weight around 100 lbs. You say, “There is also a slightly smaller shoe built with women in mind: 8? x 21?, and even smaller shoes intended for children: 6? x 15? and 7? x 18?.” Shoe size is 6 1/2. What’s your recommendation?