Different snow conditions call for different lengths of snowshoe… Powdery snow is best faced with longer snowshoes that will help you to stay afloat. But wet or compact snow can be tackled with shorter-length snowshoes. Shorter snowshoes are also better for traveling through narrow trails. The length of the snowshoe also affects its price, with longer snowshoes generally costing a little more money than their shorter counterparts. So, there’s no short answer to this question. If in any doubt, simply go for a mid-length snowshoe of about 25 inches in length.