How to Tie Snowshoes

Snowshoes, also sometimes known as webs, are designed for walking on snow. Snowshoes distribute a person's weight across a larger surface area, so the feet do not sink into the snow and instead float on top. Although modern snowshoes often come with velcro or buckle straps, traditional snowshoes usually need to be tied properly. If traditional snowshoes are not tied properly, the snowshoe wearer risks falling or injury.

Things You'll Need

  • Traditional snowshoes
  • Twill or thick leather laces
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place your foot, shoe on, in the toe hole of the snowshoe. The balls of your feet should be just forward into the hole.

    • 2

      Loop the shoelace around the toe hole, around the top of your foot and twisting around the toe hole to keep your toes in place inside the shoe.

    • 3

      Crisscross the two shoelace ends around the top of your foot and just under the ankle, bringing them around to the back of your leg.

    • 4

      Tie the two shoelace ends in place just above your Achilles tendon on the back of your leg. Double knot the laces.

    • 5

      Repeat with the other shoe.