# Snowshoe recommendation **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [November 23, 2006, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snowshoe-recommendation/381542 "2006-11-23T14:09:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Burrido](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Burrido](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Burrido)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2006, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snowshoe-recommendation/381542/1 "2006-11-23T14:09:28Z")
Anyone here that can recommend a pair? I’m looking to spend about 150 bucks or cheaper if possible. I’ll be hiking in somewhat hilly country about once or twice a week with a 20ish pound pack. Thank you in advance. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2006, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snowshoe-recommendation/381542/2 "2006-11-23T14:50:32Z")
Both Atlas and Tubbs make good shoes. We have Atlas and they’ve been great. If you’re not familiar with snowshoes, you need to make sure you buy a pair that are rated for your weight plus gear. If there is an REI near you, they can make recommendations for your application. ---
**Author:** ![Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e19adc/32.png) [@Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2006, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snowshoe-recommendation/381542/3 "2006-11-23T18:32:38Z")
I tried some MSR Denali snowshoes last winter and they were great. Checking 'em out online I see they recommend people use tails depending on your total weight. If you’re going to be going up and down hills, you may want to get a set with heel lift bars (like the MSR Ascent) to save your calves some agony.