It impacts weight as well as maneuverability. Older snowshoes had wooden frames that were fairly light, but offered limited durability. Modern snowshoes are built of aluminum and similar materials to give them both light weight and added strength. Abrasion resistant coatings repel snow and ice for even longer performance. There a two methods of assembling a snowshoe The traditional process is to lace the snowshoe's deck to the frame.
Most modern snowshoes use rivets instead of lacing.
While both rivets and lacing give you ample durability and help protect the frame from wear and tear, lacing can give you additional traction in a range of snow conditions. The binding is what holds your foot and snowshoe together. The keys to a good recreational binding are versatility, simplicity, support and comfort. A versatile binding lets you use a wide variety of footwear, from heavy snow boots to tennis shoes. Simplicity means that it's easy to get into and out of, and requires little if any adjustment.