Best For: Changing Conditions
If you’re in the Pacific Northwest or New England, a shoe that can handle all kinds of snowy surfaces is key. Kahtoola’s MTN Series is essentially a two-in-one, since it has a quick-release crampon system. Strap on the snowshoes and float above powder. If conditions become icy, drop off the decks and you still have the crampons. You’ll move quickly — ideally to someplace warm. [from $279; kahtoola.com]