So for me as a beginner these snowshoes are quite enough to the dog to trudge in deep snow through the woods and the snow-covered meadows (but as challenging as when one runs without :-() Easy operation and adjustment, only the buckles are for small feet a bit too long, but you can then cut off so if you are sure that you want to keep the snowshoes. So for beginners and those people who try snowshoeing times and do not invest too much money want to right.