FLASHTEK Lightweight Snowshoes for Men Women Youth, Aluminum Terrain Snow Shoes for Hiking and Heel Lift Riser for Mountaineering with Trekking Poles and Carrying Tote Bag

I took these snowshoes out within two days of receiving them. We had six feet of new snow in the northern Sierras and I thought it was the perfect time to test these babies. My rescue K9 and I went on a ten-mile round trip and I had no problems with them. I carried a 45-pound pack the entire time. The straps never loosened up, on the three trades over 30 degrees I tried the heal lifts and they worked fine. After the trip, I had some scratches on the frame but no damage. My shoes did develop a small divot where the straps were crossing the shoe top but no serious damage to my shoes. I liked them some much, I recommended them to my son who is on the same Search and REscue team with me and he loves them too.

This is the second time I bought this kind of snow shoes. Still like it a lot . Is light weight and the straps is easy on and easy off. Even I wearing thick gloves . The aluminum tubes are sturdy. I like the heel lift is advanced design witch make you go up the heel easy.I just put them all in the bag together is convenient . Can’t wait to go out to have more fun with my new snowshoes again !!!!!

Purchased these less than a year ago and I've only used them two times traveling less than a a few miles on easy terrain. The rivets connecting the pivot point to the decking gave out while I was snowshoeing in to a yurt. I had to trek back to the main lodge with just my snow boots (not fun) and was lucky that the lodge had a pair they could loan me so my yurt adventure wasn't totally ruined. These snowshoes are cheaply made. Sadly I would not recommended them.

I ordered these (30”) before Christmas and took them out in the snow a few days later.They supported my weight pretty well (I am currently 6’5” 213# l, and kitted out for winter fun I am probably ~225 lb). I sank enough in powder that I questioned my choice to buy the 30” model. Maybe I should have gone larger.The main reservation I have about these is the quality and durability of the bindings and fasteners. In particular, there is just a very thin looking strap that goes behind your heel, and the latch doesn’t look very secure at all. I will be surprised if these last for very much use.They are about 1/3 cheaper than the ll bean set I outgrew, but there is no comparison in terms of quality of design and materials for the bindings and fasteners.

Doesn’t come with instructions, but very easy to use. So many great YouTube videos and online guides as an intro to snowshoeing. Poles extend in two ways(where is says open and close, twist and pull then repeat same at the bottom of the pole to extend the height beyond 135cm) to accommodate taller snowshoers.

Have now used them twice. After 1.5 hours use the binding fell apart 10 minutes into our outing. While treking through the snow a strap, bolt and nut came off unbeknownst to me. With the snowshoe flopping loose I thought the binding needed to be tightened. Nope, the whole left side of snowshoe came unfastened from the frame. Very bad quality! Bought 2 pair for me and my wife. Also the poles for both of us keep coming loose not matter how much you screw them down (tighten).We went 2 months without snow so by the time they fell apart my return period had elapsed by 4 days, ugh!Emailed D&E Galleria (seller) about the problem. Their solution was to buy another pair and they would offer me a discount......hmmm, lets see bad quality, bad customer service......sure sounds like a good idea, ughJUNK WITH NO CUSTOMER SUPPORT!!!!

This is the second pair of FLASHTEK snowshoes I purchased. I bought the last FLASHTEK snowshoes for hiking on snow trails last year. It's easy on and off, great quality, and fair pricing. I am very happy with these snowshoes.This new snowshoes has a heel lift function that makes it easier to go up hill with heavy snow. The trekking poles are great, I believe if you buy them separately from Amazon, you will get charged $20 or more. I didn't have any issues with tightening or loosening the poles. I am going to buy another pair for my friend as a gift for Christmas.

Good quality for the price, straps keep them secure on your feet. Now I just wish the snow didnt keep melting in between storms so I could use them more.