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How to choose women's snowshoes
Your weight with winter gear and pack decides the size. Boot size decides the binding. Then pick traction for where you'll hike.
1. Size by weight
| Your weight with gear | Size | Best pick | Also fits | Best pick weight (pair) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 180 lb | 25" | Women's Elite: our lightest and best-selling women's snowshoe | Quicksilver 25 (lower price), Backpacker 25 | 2.5 lb |
| 180–225 lb, or deep powder | 30" | Backcountry: more float, still lighter than many brands' 22" snowshoes | Quicksilver 30, Backpacker 30 | 3.3 lb |
| 225–275+ lb | 33" | Backpacker 33 | Tundra (sold as men's, but fits women's boots 7–15), Timber Wolf 33 (icy terrain) | from 3.5 lb |
| Runners up to 200 lb | 20" | Race or Race Wave | from 1.7 lb |
Most women choose the 25" Women's Elite. Go to the 30" Backcountry if you carry a heavy pack, are near 180 lb, or hike mostly in deep, light powder.
2. Fit for your boots
| Snowshoe | Binding | Women's boot sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Elite, Small binding | Spin Dial | 5–7.5 |
| Women's Elite, Regular binding | Spin Dial | 8–13 |
| Backpacker | Tru Trak (straps) | 5.5–13.5 |
| Quicksilver | Spin Dial | 7–13.5 |
| Backcountry | Spin Dial | 7–15 |
Small feet (under women's 7): choose the Women's Elite with the Small binding, or the Backpacker. Our other bindings start at women's 5.5 or 7.
3. Traction for your terrain
- Glide: our lightest setup, for groomed trails and rolling terrain.
- Summit: adds a heel lift for steep climbs and 4 stainless steel claws for crossing slopes. It adds about 0.3 lb a pair on the Women's Elite.
- Ice and rock: the Timber Wolf comes with aggressive stainless steel crampons, plus our standard cleats for lighter days.
Women's snowshoe FAQ
What size snowshoes should a woman get?
Go by your weight with clothes, pack and water, not your height: the 25" Women's Elite carries up to 180 lb, and the 30" Backcountry 180–225 lb. Then choose the binding size that fits your boots: Small for women's 5–7.5, Regular for 8–13.
What's the difference between women's and men's snowshoes?
Women's snowshoes are usually narrower and lighter, with bindings made for smaller boots. Our Women's Elite is 8" wide (the Men's Elite is 8.25"), weighs about 2.5 lb a pair vs. 3 lb for the men's, and comes with a Small binding option. A narrower snowshoe means a more natural stride and less bumping of the frames as you walk.
What are the best snowshoes for women?
For most women up to 180 lb, the Women's Elite. It's our best-selling women's model and around half the weight of other 25" all-terrain snowshoes. If you weigh more or hike in deep powder, choose the 30" Backcountry. For running, the Race weighs under 1 lb per snowshoe.
Can women use unisex snowshoes?
Yes. Our Backcountry, Backpacker, Quicksilver, Timber Wolf and running snowshoes are unisex. Just check the boot-size table above, since some unisex bindings start at women's 7.
What boots should I wear?
Waterproof hiking boots or insulated winter boots. All our hiking bindings fit over regular winter boots. Wear trail-running shoes with running snowshoes.
Where are they made, and what if they don't work out?
In our shop in Englewood, Colorado, from American parts. You have 30 days to return them, we pay return shipping, and every pair has a limited lifetime warranty against defects. Shipping details
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