© Snowfeet
They offer all the freedom of having two normal feet, plus the adrenaline rush of being able to whiz down the slopes. Are they the next snow sport? Resembling ice skates, Snowfeet seem poised to take the world by storm. Their promotional film shows a “snowfooter” navigating his way through normal pistes and gladed slopes, weaving in and out between skiers and snowboarders and even pulling off small jumps and tricks. He appears to have no trouble going fast and we can imagine après-ski would be a lot more comfortable in these shoes! A revolutionary new trend or a gimmicky fad?
Snowfeet
are a simple, one-size-fits-all device that can be strapped to any sturdy pair of shoes. They’re handy to pack and easy to take on and off – the man in the video is out the door and onto the slopes in a matter of seconds. As a kind of cross between snowshoes and skis, they allow the wearer to access some terrain that would be impossible on skis (although they are not recommended for steep slopes or deep powder), and of course they cost a fraction of the price. According to the Snowfeet website, “experts assume it might become an Olympic sport one day”. Let’s keep an eye out for these on the slopes!
© Snowfeet
They offer all the freedom of having two normal feet, plus the adrenaline rush of being able to whiz down the slopes. Are they the next snow sport? Resembling ice skates, Snowfeet seem poised to take the world by storm. Their promotional film shows a “snowfooter” navigating his way through normal pistes and gladed slopes, weaving in and out between skiers and snowboarders and even pulling off small jumps and tricks. He appears to have no trouble going fast and we can imagine après-ski would be a lot more comfortable in these shoes! A revolutionary new trend or a gimmicky fad?
Snowfeet
are a simple, one-size-fits-all device that can be strapped to any sturdy pair of shoes. They’re handy to pack and easy to take on and off – the man in the video is out the door and onto the slopes in a matter of seconds. As a kind of cross between snowshoes and skis, they allow the wearer to access some terrain that would be impossible on skis (although they are not recommended for steep slopes or deep powder), and of course they cost a fraction of the price. According to the Snowfeet website, “experts assume it might become an Olympic sport one day”. Let’s keep an eye out for these on the slopes!
Born and raised in the ski paradise of Vancouver, Canada, I learned to ski before I can remember, balancing precariously on my parents’ skis as they sailed down the hill. I started snowboarding in my teens and am now delighted to be exploring everything Europe’s ski scene has to offer!
