i use the gv 12x 42 wide trail with traction bar my weight is usually alittle less240ish and often pull a sled, our snow stays very powdery all winter. these snowshoes work very well for me.the buckles can be used with gloves on they seem to be lasting well probally get used about 50 times yearly between hunting season to burn off fat walks after work. usually 2 camping trips per month and day trips to the ice fish lakes. they are now 5 years old and are pretty much the standard shoe here for workers and hunters at that weight .they have been proven in cold temp and powder snow if you chose these shoes you would be happy, they would be overkill for packed trails but at your weight if you want to go in powder snow then you will need a larger shoe witch is not needed for packed trail if i am trail walking i have a pair of 9x30 atlas but they do not work well in powder. it is pretty much one or the other.