The Atlas 1022-1033 are an increadibly durable snowshoe line. The cleat and binding set-up are very functional and provide optimal support and purchase on any snow surface. We rent them at the shop that I run and they last and last.

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Atlas has an excellent customer service team and are willing to work with their customers to ensure satisfaction

I have what must be the original version of these. The spring loaded binding and hypalon decks are great; shed snow, help you get those toes up when walking. The pointy tails help keep them on a straight track, and are quite handy to drive into snow for use as tent guyline anchors. The shoe also makes a passable snow shovel in a pinch. Problems with the original version were that the metal plates for the ball of the foot and heel were quite slippery, which tended to make your boot and snowshoe move independently of one another, annoying at times. Also, the pull straps with fastex buckles didn't seem to be consistently left or right footed between the strap around the heel and those over the instep, and you gotta cinch those buggers tight, and then they can be a pain to loosen again after a day's worth of sled pulling up the Kahiltna. Still, very rugged. Others might be lighter, but I wouldn't take them on expeditions; they look too flimsy.

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Sherpas (far too heavy compared to newer models); Redfeathers (not bad but don't look as rugged as the Atlas 10 series)

Great shoe, a little pricey and the foot strap system is a pain in the a-- when you have gloves on, and loosens. Pay the money for the cinch strap system. The build of the shoe is bomb proof though.

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Tubbs Sherpa

These shoes are solid. I've had them for almost five years now and have had no problems. I've beat the hell out of them and only the paint has chipped. I've used them for several winter backcountry trips with packs exceding 50 lbs. and these things float like a dream.

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I was always impressed by the durability of my 1033's until I was on a backpacking/climbing trip in Killarny Prov Park. I was dissapointed at how quickly the aluminum crampons wore down on my snowshoes compared to some of the other brands that were on the trip.
The amount of snow that is kicked up by the tail of the shoe is incredible.

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sherpa, msr, tubbs

Had the 1033's out on a rent before buying excursion. After 4 hours in changing conditions starting from fresh light powder to Heavier wet snow as the day got warmer. ( And what a glorious day it was too I might add). I found the 1033's to be excellent. The bindings did provided great support and the amount of flotation, even in the soft snow, was good. In the lightest of eastern powder my footprints were about 4"" deep. I weigh about 185 plus about 8-10 lbs for my pack. Later in the day as the snow got wet I did notice that it tended to ball up under the heel platform and I had to stop and dislodge it from time to time. These are the shoe's I will be purchasing even though they are pricey.

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These dogs rock! Easy on, secure fit, and I'm not tripping over my own two feet. Durable powder coat as well. Make sure you get the one's big enough to hold your weight.

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I have owned my 1033's for about 5 years now and love them. I have tried the new binding and it is a big improvement over the old. I have had problems with getting the snowshoe to align straight with my boots but it isn't completely the Atlas binding at fault. In addition, my size 12.5 boots often get hung up on the deck when they toe of the boot drops below. More annoying than anything. I weight 165 and carry a 40 - 55 lb pack and have been able to get around just fine in Utah's ""bottomless"" powder. I also own a pair of the Tubbs Sierra which I prefer on level surfaces but that doesn't happen too often in the mountains.

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I repeatedly rented Atlas 1022's for assessment and found them extremely uncomfortable. The ""over-the-instep"" design of the bindings put pressure on my instep, cutting off circulation to my toes. Usually my toes would begin to ache within a mile and I would have to constantly wiggle them inside my boot to restore circulation. My boots are rated to below 40 so I know my feet weren't cold. This also didn't happen with either the Redfeather or the Yubas.

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I bought a pair of 1033s and have been happy with them for the most part. I bought these over the Tubbs because I think they have more lateral stability and they are easier to backup in since they have a semi-rotating attachment point. As far as these two aspects go, I am happy with my choice, especially with the ability to move backwards. However, my bindings seem to want to work loose. They have never come completely unlatched but they have come close a few times. I am not sure that I would buy Tubbs if I had another chance but if I could get the Atlas shoe and the Tubbs binding, that would be my choice. (I have worn these on trips ranging from day hikes to 7 day winter camping trips)

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