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dscubame:

--- Quote from: TheHunt on December 18, 2013, 10:44:00 AM ---I have 6 pairs of the Costco's.  They are "Good enough" for an enjoyable snow shoe hike. 

Here is what you need to bring with you.  Look at the nuts and such of the shoe.  Make sure you have at least two replacement nuts.  Bring duct tape, knife and Zip ties in case you need to get a shoe fixed and back to the rig. I have not had to fix any of my shoes but I am one of those be prepared people.   :dunno:

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Thanks.  Good advice to add to the pack when needed.  Say a little bag to throw in when needed.

ICEMAN:

--- Quote from: dscubame on December 19, 2013, 04:26:23 PM ---
--- Quote from: TheHunt on December 18, 2013, 10:44:00 AM ---I have 6 pairs of the Costco's.  They are "Good enough" for an enjoyable snow shoe hike. 

Here is what you need to bring with you.  Look at the nuts and such of the shoe.  Make sure you have at least two replacement nuts.  Bring duct tape, knife and Zip ties in case you need to get a shoe fixed and back to the rig. I have not had to fix any of my shoes but I am one of those be prepared people.   :dunno:

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Thanks.  Good advice to add to the pack when needed.  Say a little bag to throw in when needed.

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Totally agree with this. I keep my shoe repair parts attached to my shoes, I include zip ties, braided nylon string, plus heavy copper wire. I doubt I could get duct tape to warm up enough to become flexible, and the shoe deck tacky enough to have tape stick.

Jingles:
I have a pair of Redfeather Blackhawks that I have had for better than 15 years and am extremely pleased with them. A big plus is they are rebuildable and carry a warranty, that I have NOt had to use. They are not the quietest shoes but they keep me up even on powder even when carrying a 30 pound pack and rifle and dragging a yote. Yes they might be a little more expensive but if you only have to buy them once every 20 - 25 years end up well worth the money. If you are looking at getting shoes do yourself a favor and get larger than you think you need because when you start adding clothes and packs you will find you need the larger ones to stay afloat, so if you are 185 and the shoes say to 200- get the next size larger JMO

Skyvalhunter:
Their snowshoes are considered good without all the bells and whistles. Not in the same class as MSR's but will last for the average weekend snowshoe person out there.

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