MSR
MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.)
$350.87
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MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.) vs Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes is cheaper at $149.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Crescent Moon
Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes
$149.95Cheaper
Which is better: the MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.) or Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes?
The Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes is the cheaper at $149.95. The Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.) | Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $350.87 | $149.95 |
| Brand | MSR | Crescent Moon |
| Released | — | — |
| Frame length (in) | 25 | 24 |
| Recommended load capacity (lb) | 120-220 (up to 280 with optional flotation tails) | 100-300 (hardpack/trail); 100-175 (deep powder) |
| Binding type | Paragon binding (freeze-resistant mesh strap with toe stops) | Hook-and-loop (military-grade Velcro) binding |
| Traction crampon design | 360° Traction frame with durable steel DTX crampons | Molded traction lugs on hard-foam sole plus 6 brass ice spikes per shoe |
| Heel lift (bar) | Yes | No |
| Deck frame material | 7075-T6 aluminum frame | Dual-density injection-molded EVA foam, frameless (Cloud-tech soft top / hard-foam sole) |
| Weight per pair (lb) | 4.31 | 3.5 |
| Terrain rating | mountain | rolling |
Sources — MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.): cascadedesigns.com (verified 2026-08-11). Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes: crescentmoongear.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.) and Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Frame length (in): MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.) 25 vs Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes 24
- Recommended load capacity (lb): MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.) 120-220 (up to 280 with optional flotation tails) vs Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes 100-300 (hardpack/trail); 100-175 (deep powder)
- Binding type: MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.) Paragon binding (freeze-resistant mesh strap with toe stops) vs Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes Hook-and-loop (military-grade Velcro) binding
- Traction crampon design: MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.) 360° Traction frame with durable steel DTX crampons vs Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes Molded traction lugs on hard-foam sole plus 6 brass ice spikes per shoe
- Heel lift (bar): MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.) true vs Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes false
- Deck frame material: MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.) 7075-T6 aluminum frame vs Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes Dual-density injection-molded EVA foam, frameless (Cloud-tech soft top / hard-foam sole)
- Weight per pair (lb): MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.) 4.31 vs Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes 3.5
- Terrain rating: MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.) mountain vs Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes rolling