User Review: Little Bear Trek FTC

Little Bear Trek FTC
Above: The current Trek FTC, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 3 of 5 stars
Price Paid: CDN $100

Pros:
Lightweight.
Easy to put on.
Lots of flotation in deep snow.
Good crampons.
Quiet.

Cons:
Heel strap isn't totally secure.
Durability.

Other shoes tried.
MSR Denali
Various Atlas.

Even though they are a larger shoe more suited to deeper snow, the light weight and strap-sprung pivot make this shoe very easy to use in any condition.
The traction is more than sufficient, although there is a little float before the crampons bite in, certainly a lot more than something like the Denali which almost bites in too fast. On some steeper terrain, a toe crampon like Atlas shoes may be nice.

After 6 casual outings, my binding separated (Pop rivets) from the strap that connects them to the shoe, very disappointing indeed. Although it could easily be fixed with a nut and screw, I'm going to go for something a little more durable. I would say that this shoe is for casual use only, if you are a fast walker or walk on steeper terrain, then other options may be better for you.

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