Of all the many shapes we could make, we feature and recommend the Ojibwa, with its pointed tail, highly efficient pointed toe and 'nesting' shape. This beautiful design comes down to us from thousands of years of challenge and survival. It is strongly preferred by Canadian and US snowshoers and winter guides as the top design for beginners to start on, best for general day trips and for serious expeditions. On Ojibwas you can be an expert in 20 minutes, without lessons, prior experience or special gear. For all snowshoe walking, your snowshoes need pointed tails-reliable rudders trailing lightly, keeping your shoe aimed straight ahead, assuring that your shoe will come down exactly where you intended. The Ojibwa's pointed tail lets you move your foot straight ahead in a natural walking step. Rounded tails can skitter in their tracks and can come down well off-center or even on top of the other shoe. With round-toed shoes, you often have to lift up and then step forward-and still the front can fill with snow and trip you. The Ojibwa's pointed toe acts like a boat's bow moving easily through the snow, letting you move your foot straight ahead in a natural and much easier motion. The pointed toe is much easier in brush. YOU aim the shoes where you want to go-through brush and grass and between saplings. Ojibwa toes lay grass and plants aside (they don't mow them down)-easier on the plants and less work for you. Ojibwas 'nest.' At each step, the inward curves near toe and tail nest with each shoe's middle. Thus your walking stride is natural and comfortable, with your feet neither forced wide apart nor stretched out front-and-back.

We choose to sell a number of different bindings, each with some advantages and disadvantages.  There is no one 'correct' binding for every person or situation.  Your decision should be based on how you intend to use your snowshoes and personal preference.  All the bindings we sell will fit any style of our shoes or most if not all traditional snowshoes. For binding information and size chart please see our Country Ways information page. Sorry, Large kit is currently Out of Stock. This may delay delivery.