with equipment and clothing will be pushing 250 lbs. snow conditions vary from packed trails to 1-2 ft of powder will be pulling sled also. the shoes i have now are 9x30 's I do reconize now that i am going to go to a longer shoe. the terrain we are on is mostly wooded and gentley rolling not to many serious hills. like I said the shoes will be a big purchace so it is important that i get my $ worth. thank you for the input