Performance snowshoes from MEC, 15 $ instead of the regular 12 $, I took them Friday evening and have to return them sunday at 1 PM at the most. I could climb nearly vertical wall of snow that other people couldnt do, and they are in best shape than me.
Yeah a good pair of snowshoes is a wonderful thing. I've used the ones you are talking about - and in the mountains they are great. I do like the old school ones for flat ground. You know your Canadian when .... you discuss the pros and cons of snowshoe varieties on a chat forum based in the US.