The Tubbs snowshoes are just perfect! No matter what surface (powder snow, Harsch, etc.) the grip is just great. Even with long climbs, "claw" the shoes in every surface and convey Wore a secure grip. The binding of the shoes is simple but ingenious, simple purely with the shoes, tighten and off you go! The release of the shoes is just as simple, just pull on the strap and push the foot back, already you're out again! Granted, the Tubbs are not exactly "cheap" but the price-performance ratio, the price into perspective real quick! You get snowshoes that are designed for the high alpine area and also provide what they promise with a strikingly cool design!