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MSR Denali Evo Snowshoes
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MSR Denali Evo Snowshoes

Item # 703354

$169.95

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Building on MSR's Denali success, new EVO features re-designed decks, bindings and crampons to improve trail performance.

  • Strong UniDeck™ injection-molded decks are tapered for a more natural walking stride
  • Mitten-friendly EVO bindings stand up to allow easy entry and exit; bindings expand to accommodate snowboard and ski boots
  • Steel crampons offer positive traction for climbing, while multi-toothed steel side rails offer grip for traversing side slopes and icy terrain
  • Molded brakes create a snowplow effect, providing grip for uphill and downhill travel
  • EVO Flotation Tails™ (sold separately) add buoyancy when walking in deep powder snow or carrying heavy loads
  • Please note: without tails, recommended load is 90 - 125 lbs. and with 6 in. tails, recommended load is 125 - 175 lbs.+
  • Recommended load specification includes weight of hiker with gear in soft snow conditions; flotation will vary with snow conditions

Please note: MSR products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Made in USA.

Item 703354

MSR Denali Evo Snowshoes Specs

Specification

Description

Suggested useAdventure
Dimensions22 x 8 inches
Weight (pair)3 lbs. 14 oz.
Recommended load90 - 125 pounds
Frame materialPlastic
Deck materialPlastic
Crampon materialStainless steel
Instep cramponNo
Heel cramponNo
Lateral cramponYes
Heel liftNo
GenderUnisex

MSR Denali Evo Snowshoes Customer Reviews

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MSR Denali Evo Snowshoes
 
3.6

(based on 8 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Attach securely (7)
  • Good traction (7)
  • Stable (6)
  • Easy entry & exit (5)
  • Lightweight (4)

Cons

  • Break easily (3)

Best Uses

  • All terrain (5)
  • Icy conditions (5)
  • Off trail (5)
  • Deep snow (4)
  • Flat terrain (4)
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  • Advanced (3)

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Jan

5

2008

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

2nd pair for me, but straps broke

By NickM

from Western Massachusetts

About Me Advanced

Site Member

Pros

  • Attach Securely
  • Good Traction
  • Stable

Cons

  • Break Easily

Best Uses

  • All Terrain
  • Icy Conditions
  • Off Trail

Comments about MSR Denali Evo Snowshoes:

This is my 2nd or 3rd pair of MSR snow shoes and I am a big fan of the fit, traction and stability of these shoes. I have never used any other brand but I attended a winter workshop where many other brands were used and my MSR shoes were the envy of the group. BIG PROBLEM however is that I am returning my 2nd pair of Denali Evo for broken straps. I am 215 lbs and an admittedly clumsy hiker, but I have not exposed these snowshoes to a lot of extreme use and yet the straps are breaking. I am exchangning them without hesitation because the last thing I want is failure while in the wilderness on a solo trip. I'll also try to get replacement straps for a back-up from MSR. But I don't want to give up the traction and stability for another brand. I also find these to be easier to adjust and get on/off than what I have seen from other snowshoers using different brands. I would consider the Lightning for their lower weight, but without confidence in the strap integrity I won't spend the extra [$].I have not had the problems other reviewers expressed. I use the tail piece for deep snow and get good flotation even with an overnight pack. I get outstanding traction and my only difficulty getting them on and off is doing so with a pack on. In fact other than the strap problem I would give this product 5 stars.

  • Sizing:
  • Feels true to size
  • Width:
  • Feels true to width

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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Oct

30

2007

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Awesome

By xnick

from Utah

About Me Advanced

Site Member

Pros

  • Attach Securely
  • Easy Entry & Exit
  • Lightweight
  • Stable

Cons

    Best Uses

    • All Terrain
    • Day Hikes
    • Icy Conditions
    • Off Trail
    • Rocks

    Comments about MSR Denali Evo Snowshoes:

    I live in Utah so most of the places I go showshoeing have alot of rocks. I would ruin a pair of showshoes about twice a year because of the rocks. They still worked with a ton of holes in them but it just makes you mad. I tried these MSR's when i had broken mine and I just needed some shoes for the weekend. I tried them out and loved them. They are unfazed by rocks or trees or anything. Best showshoes I have tried. Well, here in Utah anyway.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jan

    20

    2008

    (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Great shoe except one design flaw.

    By Eric Ly

    from Missoula, MT

    About Me Advanced

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Attach Securely
    • Easy Entry & Exit
    • Good Traction
    • Stable

    Cons

    • Break Easily

    Best Uses

    • All Terrain
    • Deep Snow
    • Flat Terrain
    • Rolling Terrain

    Comments about MSR Denali Evo Snowshoes:

    This is a great all around shoe and very effective in all terrains. There is one serious design flaw though. If you look at the bottoms and the metal teeth, they don't run around the whole shoe. On the edges of the metal this can create stress areas for the plastic. Eventually the shoe will snap at that point.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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    Nov

    3

    2007

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    A Great Composite Snowshoe!

    By ccfdbuzz

    from Las Vegas, NV

    About Me Avid Adventurer, Mountaineer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Attach Securely
    • Easy Entry & Exit
    • Good Traction
    • Lightweight
    • Stable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Deep Snow
      • Flat Terrain
      • Icy Conditions
      • Off Trail
      • Rolling Terrain
      • Steep Pitches

      Comments about MSR Denali Evo Snowshoes:

      These are my snowshoe of choice. They're durable, light, and easy to get in and out of.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jan

      5

      2008

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Best I've used

      By BWCA Brian

      from St. Paul MN

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Attach Securely
      • Easy Entry & Exit
      • Good Traction
      • Great Bindings
      • Stable

      Cons

      • Basically need the tails

      Best Uses

      • All Terrain
      • Deep Snow
      • Flat Terrain
      • Icy Conditions
      • Off Trail
      • Rolling Terrain
      • Steep Pitches

      Comments about MSR Denali Evo Snowshoes:

      I've used these on power, drifts, packed trails, and rolling hills. They worked great on all. With powder you'll want the tails regardless of weight, but you can run efficiently in them for a great workout on packed trails and they are stable as they come. Fantastic all around durable shoe.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jan

      3

      2008

      (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      not a bad shoe

      By iceclimber in utah

      from mountains, utah

      About Me Competitive Athlete

      Pros

      • Attach Securely
      • Compact Design
      • Durable
      • Easy Entry & Exit
      • Function well
      • Good Traction
      • Lightweight
      • Stable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • All Terrain
        • Deep Snow
        • Flat Terrain
        • Icy Conditions
        • Off Trail
        • Rolling Terrain
        • Steep Pitches

        Comments about MSR Denali Evo Snowshoes:

        these shoes work well in all terrains. I mostly use them on long steep approaches to climbs or for quick summit romps to steep for boards.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Dec

        27

        2007

        (0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        OK

        By climberman 14er

        from cs CO

        About Me Getting Started

        Pros

        • Good Traction

        Cons

        • Break Easily
        • Difficult Entry & Exit
        • Fall Off Easily
        • Too Heavy

        Best Uses

        • packed snow

        Comments about MSR Denali Evo Snowshoes:

        it does not work in deep snow unless you have tails

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Dec

        23

        2007

        (0 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Uh, eh...

        By MSebastianT

        from Livermore, CA

        About Me Collegiate/Pro

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Attach Securely
        • Compact Design
        • Good Traction
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Not Effective
        • TOO SMALL

        Best Uses

          Comments about MSR Denali Evo Snowshoes:

          I wouldn't trust these. The weight distribution is just to ineffective in comparison to other snow shoes.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels half size too small

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (0 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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