Frame

The outside that gives the snowshoe its shape; symmetrical and asymmetrical. The symmetrical frame centers the foot in the middle of the shoe while the asymmetrical frame is more in the shape of the foot allowing the feet to be closer together eliminating tile snowshoe waddle. The toe of the frame is raised up and the tail is weighted to make sure that snow does not collapse on the shoe for better movement. Generally, the smallest frame which allows flotation on the snow is best for racing.