Crescent Moon Makers Tamara Laug and Jake Thamm are avid snowshoers, but they were feeling uninspired by the traditional gear. Tamara, a lifelong runner, thought that applying a similar rocker-style shape seen in some running shoes could make this wintery pastime more dynamic. She and Jake decided to target the most common complaints among snowshoers—heavy, clunky shoes—and create a new style that felt more intuitive and enjoyable to wear.

After two years of prototyping and testing (and picking the brain of a shoe designer buddy), the team landed on the perfect balance of design and materials. These snowshoes have a curved shape that helps them move more fluidly on the trail. And, because they’re made of foam, a pair is super lightweight and easier to maneuver in. Gone are the awkward-feeling shoes and the resulting dragging motion. Now you can head out into the snow with a new spring in your step.