Ultimately, we think the the MSR Evo Trail is a better deal than the Ascent. The Evo has become such a trusted name that MSR launched a more technical version, the MSR Evo Ascent (see our review below). The issue can easily be alleviated with proper use of the sliding plastic keepers on each strap (people with very small feet might try doubling the extra strap length back on itself and wedge both layers into the keepers.) You can learn more about MSR’s snowshoe sizing system here. On the Evo, the straps are longer than normal to accommodate a wide range of shoe sizes (as these are both unisex and one size fits all).

Some users complain that these snowshoes have “floppy straps.” We actually found its floppy bindings straps to be a plus. The rubber “pinhole” style binding straps are freeze-proof and easy to fasten, even with gloves on.įor basic snowshoeing, there aren’t a lot of things to dislike about the MSR Evo’s simple design. The steel crampons located under the pivoting toe plate and along the outside rails of each shoe are high quality and durable, helping these shoes to last a long time, further adding to the good value. The result is that the Evos are one of the lightest pairs of snowshoes we considered. This is a great set of recreational snowshoes for most people sticking to rolling terrain.Ī few notable features on the MSR Evo include one of the best features found in pricier models of MSR snowshoes: MSR’s one-piece “Unibody” plastic construction eliminates the traditional tubular frame. The MSR Evo Trail is also a best-seller on Evo, Amazon and with customers raving about the excellent traction, durability and easy to use bindings. 1 Best Overall Snowshoe” by Outside Pursuits (“MSR intended to mechanically simplify this snowshoe to increase user experience and decrease potential broken parts”) and “Best Budget” by Switchback Travel (“a nice balance of price and performance”).

Sometimes called just the MSR Evo, this snowshoe has accumulated a slew of accolades in the snowshoe community including “ Best Snowshoe For Beginners” by REI Journal (“a solid, ‘good enough’ option for folks who plan to snowshoe occasionally”), “No.

Our Best Snowshoe award goes to the made in the USA MSR Evo Trailfor its balance of price, performance, durability, and ease of use. The BEST BUDGET SNOWSHOE: BEST snowshoe for beginners: MSR EVO Trail Dual-density EVA foam for both - sustainable, recyclable and heat-insulating

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