[Bramble_Scramble]

I really hoped to get the MSR Lightning Ascents but it doesn't sound like they'll fit me with the new binding. I wear men's size 15. Tried emailing MSR about a year ago and never heard back. What other options are there for similar style snowshoes that are designed for bigger feet that you recommend?

[Randito]

I would reccommend going to a physical store and trying them on using the boots you plan on using.   Also note that the "Evo™ Ascent Snowshoes" model lists a nominal max foot size of 15M.

I would take the footsize range with a grain of salt -- there is a lot of variablity in precisely how  big a pair of boots are on the outside for the same foot size.

The MSR bindings use straps akin to Voile straps for securing the foot on the snowshoe -- so if your boots are too big for the straps to easily fit around boots -- you might be able to use a Voile strap to give your  boot more room.   This would be easy to figure out in a store with your boots at hand.   Much harder to figure out online.

[texasbb]

[texasbb]

[Bramble_Scramble]

I was looking at buying an older model but can't find them. Probably isn't the best idea if I can't get replacement parts. It's hard enough finding boots that fit.  I want to get custom boots but they're spendy. For the last few years I've been using Keen Targees but the quality is lacking. Usually have to get a new pair every year.

I'm definitely open to other brands of snowshoes if they're up to the same jobs that Lightning Ascents can accomplish. I don't want flatland snowshoes, I already have some old school ones and they're terrible for anything steep.