Snowfeet* Basic | Mini Ski Skates - Black

I am super stoked to try these out. I was looking originally for a set of shortyDownhill lightweight skis. I used to do a lot of speed skiing in my youth, howeverI sustained a severe injury to my left leg several years ago and skiing just hasn’tBeen the same as the equipment is heavy and uncomfortable and cause unduePain to my existing injury so hitting the slopes seems more of a task then funRecently. In my search for lighter weight equipment I came across several differentOptions for the shorty skis but they were all still to heavy and would cause strain to the injury. I had almost given up when I saw the website come up in one of my attempts at google searching snow blades. And there it was snowfeet I decide to click the link and look at your products. It ... MoreI am super stoked to try these out. I was looking originally for a set of shortyDownhill lightweight skis. I used to do a lot of speed skiing in my youth, howeverI sustained a severe injury to my left leg several years ago and skiing just hasn’tBeen the same as the equipment is heavy and uncomfortable and cause unduePain to my existing injury so hitting the slopes seems more of a task then funRecently. In my search for lighter weight equipment I came across several differentOptions for the shorty skis but they were all still to heavy and would cause strain to the injury. I had almost given up when I saw the website come up in one of my attempts at google searching snow blades. And there it was snowfeet I decide to click the link and look at your products. It seemed almost to good to be true I could wear my own comfortable shoes and wear these small skis that can’t possibly weight enough to cause an issue to my injury. I was jumping for joy. So now we wait and we shall see if I can finally enjoy skiing again. I will certainly be leaving a review and letting you guys know just how much I loveeeee these. As soon as I have the opportunity to test them out!!!

A new favorite winter activity!

Our family loves winter sports! We enjoy downhill skiing, cross country skiing, ice skating, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and sledding. When I saw Mini Ski Skates come across my social media feed I had to have them!!! I ordered two pairs that my husband, daughters, and I share. We got a turquoise pair and a black pair. When we were using them to downhill ski we had so many people stop us to ask about them. (Especially my daughter who was wearing the turquoise pair - the color is so pretty!) It took my 10 year old less than an hour to get the hang of it and be confident and it took me (42 years old) a couple of hours to adjust to the speed and being able to slow down and stop efficiently. Several days later we took them cross country skiing on the trails. My daughter ... MoreOur family loves winter sports! We enjoy downhill skiing, cross country skiing, ice skating, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and sledding. When I saw Mini Ski Skates come across my social media feed I had to have them!!! I ordered two pairs that my husband, daughters, and I share. We got a turquoise pair and a black pair. When we were using them to downhill ski we had so many people stop us to ask about them. (Especially my daughter who was wearing the turquoise pair - the color is so pretty!) It took my 10 year old less than an hour to get the hang of it and be confident and it took me (42 years old) a couple of hours to adjust to the speed and being able to slow down and stop efficiently. Several days later we took them cross country skiing on the trails. My daughter and I had a great time and got a good workout!

Absolutely Awesome!

My kids were so excited to tear into the box and check them out .We purchased a set of standard mini snowfeet * . snowfeet* delivered on every aspect . 10 stars on everything from the personalized thank you card to the packaging. It was a pleasure :) to open . Very well packaged and organized super clean delivery of product . The product itself the snowfeet* I would describe as highest of quality and craftsmanship . The molded parts the soft-good straps .The hardware was all well thought out.Any how my kids were out doing tricks and pushing the boundaries I setIn minutes hahaha. They are easy to use and my kids are hooked ! I see another set in the near future my kids liked them so much they offer to stack firewood as a bargain chip for another pair . Win ... MoreMy kids were so excited to tear into the box and check them out .We purchased a set of standard mini snowfeet * . snowfeet* delivered on every aspect . 10 stars on everything from the personalized thank you card to the packaging. It was a pleasure :) to open . Very well packaged and organized super clean delivery of product . The product itself the snowfeet* I would describe as highest of quality and craftsmanship . The molded parts the soft-good straps .The hardware was all well thought out.Any how my kids were out doing tricks and pushing the boundaries I setIn minutes hahaha. They are easy to use and my kids are hooked ! I see another set in the near future my kids liked them so much they offer to stack firewood as a bargain chip for another pair . Win winAny how I highly recommend my kids were stoked and seemed endlessly entertained by the product and can’t wait for more time on them.

An Absolute Blast to Use (Tip: These could work with your ski boots as well more at the end)

Let me first start off by saying that I am writing this review from someone that comes from purely riding a snowboard and nothing else for about 7-8 years now. I have tried skiing once and did not enjoy it that much and haven't tried since. With this being said, I absolutely loved riding these. They were a little interesting to get used to at first, but within about an hour or so I was carving around and getting a little bit of air. The video that I posted was of me on them after only one time down the bunny hill. The key to using these are to keep your weight overtop of if not slightly behind your ankle. Along with this is the technique of skating around flat areas. I found that keeping one ski pointed straight ahead of me and turning the other one ninety degrees ... MoreLet me first start off by saying that I am writing this review from someone that comes from purely riding a snowboard and nothing else for about 7-8 years now. I have tried skiing once and did not enjoy it that much and haven't tried since. With this being said, I absolutely loved riding these. They were a little interesting to get used to at first, but within about an hour or so I was carving around and getting a little bit of air. The video that I posted was of me on them after only one time down the bunny hill. The key to using these are to keep your weight overtop of if not slightly behind your ankle. Along with this is the technique of skating around flat areas. I found that keeping one ski pointed straight ahead of me and turning the other one ninety degrees and pushing off of it from behind me was the best way to skate around. From the first lift I took up until the last, I constantly got people telling me how cool these skis were and some of them even asking where they could find a pair of their own at. I was a little hesitant at first on whether I should purchase these since they come in at about 170 USD and they appear to be made from just plastic on the base. However, let me be the first to tell you that these things feel like they are built like a tank. The plastic appears to be a glass reinforce plastic of sorts that is extremely durable and doesn't flex one bit. The straps also are higher quality than some straps I have seen on most beginner snowboards. These things are well worth the money so if you are on the fence about whether or not to buy them I would definitely say you should just go for it and you won't regret it. This is something that I never thought I would say coming from only snowboarding all of my life, but these short skis put a smile on your face and everyone else's face when they see you glide past. To wax them I purchased a bottle of snowfeet's liquid wax that I quickly applied right before I drove to the slopes. One thing I will say is that they seemed to go a little slower than most of the other skiers or snowboarders, however this could have been due to the sprayers being on at the slopes I went to or to the fact that I had only waxed the base once and needed to wax them a couple of times before using them for the first time. One other small thing I have to mention is how narrow the gap is to fit your boot in at one of the spots. I have DC Scout 2020 US men's size 12 snowboard boots and they barely fit into these skis width wise. I had to sort of wedge the bottom of my boot into the ski in order to get them to fit, so this is something to watch out for if you think your boot might be a little wider. In case you were wondering I even measured the space, the narrowest part of the ski is about 94-95 mm wide and this happens about 92 mm forward from the back of the back of the boot cup. When compared to my boot it is about 98-99 mm wide at 92 mm up from the back of the heel. The sole on my boots are slightly softer so they can compress a bit to fit into the ski, but it is something to watch out for if you plan on using current snowboard boots that you have with these skis. One extra bit of information if you are still reading is that my friend that skis tried these out with simply his ski boots on and they worked perfectly with about a size 10-11 US men's ski boot. This really surprised both him and I and I believe that he is now looking at a pair of these exact skis since he knows he can just use the ski boots he already has with these skis as well.

Best for downhill excursions...

First, the order was screwed up and I didnt get the snowfeet I asked for. Although, customer service was great and helpful. As a trail roller skater, I was looking for something similar to get an endurance workout in during the winter season in Montana, USA. From my experience, they're great for downhill excursions but I don't really suggest it for cross country workouts. Be aware that the metal parts on the bottom of the snowfeet will rust super fast. Although, I had my Malamute pull me which was pretty fun. Sorry guys, but I'm searching for a different brand to help me get that endurance training in which a few of my fellow roller skating athletes have suggested a different brand. I REALLY wanted to love snowfeet but again, it's best for downhill excursions and ... MoreFirst, the order was screwed up and I didnt get the snowfeet I asked for. Although, customer service was great and helpful. As a trail roller skater, I was looking for something similar to get an endurance workout in during the winter season in Montana, USA. From my experience, they're great for downhill excursions but I don't really suggest it for cross country workouts. Be aware that the metal parts on the bottom of the snowfeet will rust super fast. Although, I had my Malamute pull me which was pretty fun. Sorry guys, but I'm searching for a different brand to help me get that endurance training in which a few of my fellow roller skating athletes have suggested a different brand. I REALLY wanted to love snowfeet but again, it's best for downhill excursions and that's not what I'm looking for.

Great

"I learned about Snowfeet from an inline skating group I’m part of, from Montreal.I used it a couple of times already and it’s been a lot of fun!I must admit that the first, maybe even the second time I used, it didn’t click that much, but I guess that was just the learning curve.I now look forward to every opportunity to go out and skate my Snowfeet at Mount Royal with my friend, and we always have a blast.A tip for the newcomers: wax is a must 😄I love their construction, they look and feel very sturdy, and are so easy to put on and off.Thanks for conceiving this amazing product, hopefully I’ll be able to test them on the slopes soon!"

Snowfeet SkiSkates for the Win!

Stumbled onto Snowfeet during the New Year's long weekend. My wife and I are frequent hikers since we have an Australian Shepherd and live relatively close to large forest tracts. I was interested in finding something similar to snow-blades to use on our winter hikes. With the Basic Snowfeet option available, and for a great price compared to new Snow-blades, it seemed like an easy purchase.This winter has been a bit weird, and i had to wait for a decent snow fall to begin my test-run. Having occasionally snowboarded, skied, and ice-skated before (however rusty after the pandemic interruption), i was able to get the hang of snowfeet quickly when sliding down a straight open slope. Some more practice is needed on the tight, twisty forest slopes/trails. I also ... MoreStumbled onto Snowfeet during the New Year's long weekend. My wife and I are frequent hikers since we have an Australian Shepherd and live relatively close to large forest tracts. I was interested in finding something similar to snow-blades to use on our winter hikes. With the Basic Snowfeet option available, and for a great price compared to new Snow-blades, it seemed like an easy purchase.This winter has been a bit weird, and i had to wait for a decent snow fall to begin my test-run. Having occasionally snowboarded, skied, and ice-skated before (however rusty after the pandemic interruption), i was able to get the hang of snowfeet quickly when sliding down a straight open slope. Some more practice is needed on the tight, twisty forest slopes/trails. I also experimented without and with my dog. My dog had never used a harness before, but had a fun time pulling me along the open slopes or just running along with me. Snowfeet are lightweight and easy to strap on and off when needed. Sometimes it was easy enough to penguin-walk up a small slope with them still on. Speed was controllable depending on how low you squatted, or how many lunges you made, providing an excellent workout if you wanted.Snowfeet prep and maintenance was easy. I had never waxed my own snowboard in the past, since it seemed a little too involved to get it done properly. However, with Snowfeet's smaller surface area, and using universal liquidwax or the glide wax paste options available, it was quick and easy to perform. Tuning on the other hand I may leave to a professional or attempt it myself at a later time when needed.

Super fun and useful!

Stumbled onto Snowfeet last winter completely by accident. My wife and I are avid hikers and I wondered about their application in winter hikes. Decided to give them a go! After some practice in the hills getting my balance on them, they were ready for the wild! I had never been on skis, snowboarding, or I've skating in my life before trying Snowfeet, by the way!On trails with well consolidated snow and the grade is mostly flat or gently downhill, they are great for saving energy and making the trip faster.Higher up the mountain I put them to use for my master plan; a light took to strap on for mixed glissading! Even while bum-glissading, the feet help prevent accumulation of snow under your feet, and are useful for steering and braking, too! I hope to pair them ... MoreStumbled onto Snowfeet last winter completely by accident. My wife and I are avid hikers and I wondered about their application in winter hikes. Decided to give them a go! After some practice in the hills getting my balance on them, they were ready for the wild! I had never been on skis, snowboarding, or I've skating in my life before trying Snowfeet, by the way!On trails with well consolidated snow and the grade is mostly flat or gently downhill, they are great for saving energy and making the trip faster.Higher up the mountain I put them to use for my master plan; a light took to strap on for mixed glissading! Even while bum-glissading, the feet help prevent accumulation of snow under your feet, and are useful for steering and braking, too! I hope to pair them with an Assled too for the ultimate glissading experience!Pros: easy to learn, lightweight, no heavier than crampons, and durable construction. Strapped onto regular boots, hikers, and alpine boots with no issues. Lots of fun when you get the hang of it! Very agile and easy to move around.Cons: pretty niche use conditions. They aren't at stable as a board or skis, and no chance you're going uphill in them. Boot pack, soft powdery and uneven snow is challenging to navigate. Be willing to laugh off some tumbles, though that's true of any winter sport! Their size adds agility for moving around laterally, but also makes turning and stabilizing more difficult.Video is my first day on them ever! Couple more on Instagram @dewhiz

WI snowfeet* - Awesome product

We purchased these for our son as a present after he watched a video that featured these. He plays hockey and and wants to explore snowboarding, but after seeing these and getting them, he may stick with these and master some tricks and post about the snowfeet*.He has tried them a few times on our backyard hill, but wants to go to a ski hill and give them a try. They are easy to use and he said that his hockey skills have helped him learn quickly.Excellent product, very durable, straps are great quality and it came with a hand written note from the owners. We would recommend this product based on our experience.

When inline skate is life, take it to the snow

I brought these during lockdown 2021 with the hopeful intentions of hitting up Mt hotham (Victoria, Australia) unfortunately I didn’t get the chance, so as soon as the season opened I was straight up to Mt buller ( also in Vic, Australia). For a few years i have tried snowboarding with not much luck. But when i saw these pop up and being an inline skater for many years I thought why not..And i was blown away with how easy these were to use. I have never skied in my life before these, by the end of my 2nd run i was super confident with only 1 fall only because id frightened myself with the speed 🤣🤣. By the end of the day i was super cocky blasting past other learners on the hill. These are by far one of the best purchase I’ve ever made. Highly highly recommend