What is another word for snowshoes?
Pronunciation: [snˈə͡ʊʃuːz] (IPA) 
Snowshoes, also known as "webbed shoes," have been an essential part of winter footwear for thousands of years. These shoes help people walk on snow by distributing their weight evenly over a larger area, like the shoes of a camel. Other terms used for snowshoes include snowshoe, snow rackets, snowshoo, and snowshoeing boots. In some regions, snowshoes might be called pimamaks, raquette, or "big feet." Additionally, some modern snowshoe makers use technology to create new snowshoe models, like the "winter track" boot, which is designed specifically for running on snow. Whether for sport or survival, snowshoes have been a valuable and necessary tool for traveling over snowy terrain throughout history.
