Have I bought in February 2013, Tubbs Flex Alp 24 XL and already made some trips with them. That what I expected from the shoes, the Flex Alp have fully met. We have some very steep terrain on the Arber and it was important to me that's not it sliding. These shoes make a lot of fun and you are absolutely sure so go. Sure they are a bit pricey but there are also snowshoes for 300.- euros, the better should I can not imagine. I do not regret the purchase, eventually may even slip on steep terrain have bad consequences for health. The shoes are top I can recommend it with a clear conscience to anyone.