Crescent Moon was the first snowshoe manufacturer (1997) to design a womens specific model and series of shoes to accommodate the differences of a womans stride. The Vail 24.5 features a frame which has been bent with a very steep nose and tapered tail. Because of this unique teardrop shape, with each step, the shoes will clear away from themselves within the distance of your own natural stride without forcing you to adapt a new walking style, like other shapes do. The Vail 24.5s are exceptionally responsive, lightweight, and comfortable on any trail.