The simple answer is that no other snowshoes offer the lightweight performance and durability that you will notice immediately with Northern Lites. Fancy features and artsy shapes do little when you are miles from your destination and your snowshoes feel like a torture device.If you are new to the sport, do some research so as not to be disappointed. Use your favorite search engine and type in snowshoe reviews, or Northern Lites reviews. You will learn from folks who have used all the brands. You will quickly see our customers are more passionate, and snowshoeing on Northern Lites is a whole new sport!