Crescent Moon
Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes
$149.95
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Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes vs Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.) is cheaper at $49.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Retrospec
Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.)
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Which is better: the Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes or Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.)?
The Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.) is the cheaper at $49.99. Get the Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes for the stronger spec sheet, the Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.) to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes | Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $149.95 | $49.99 |
| Brand | Crescent Moon | Retrospec |
| Released | — | — |
| Frame length (in) | 24 | 25 |
| Recommended load capacity (lb) | 100-300 (hardpack/trail); 100-175 (deep powder) | 80-120 (21 in.); 110-160 (25 in.); 160-210 (30 in.) |
| Binding type | Hook-and-loop (military-grade Velcro) binding | Double-ratchet binding |
| Traction crampon design | Molded traction lugs on hard-foam sole plus 6 brass ice spikes per shoe | — |
| Heel lift (bar) | No | Yes |
| Deck frame material | Dual-density injection-molded EVA foam, frameless (Cloud-tech soft top / hard-foam sole) | Aluminum alloy frame, polyethylene deck |
| Weight per pair (lb) | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| Terrain rating | rolling | rolling |
Sources — Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes: crescentmoongear.com (verified 2026-08-11). Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.): retrospec.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes and Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Frame length (in): Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes 24 vs Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.) 25
- Recommended load capacity (lb): Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes 100-300 (hardpack/trail); 100-175 (deep powder) vs Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.) 80-120 (21 in.); 110-160 (25 in.); 160-210 (30 in.)
- Binding type: Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes Hook-and-loop (military-grade Velcro) binding vs Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.) Double-ratchet binding
- Heel lift (bar): Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes false vs Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.) true
- Deck frame material: Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes Dual-density injection-molded EVA foam, frameless (Cloud-tech soft top / hard-foam sole) vs Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.) Aluminum alloy frame, polyethylene deck
- Weight per pair (lb): Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes 3.5 vs Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.) 4.2