https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/snowshoes.htmlThis article covers pretty much everything. The only thing it's missing is a discussion on snowshoe shape. Rounded shoes give you more flotation and mobility, while narrow shoes with tails allow you have a more normal stride.
I'm no expert snowshoer, all I have is a pair like pic related, which I mostly use to walk on even snow covered road grades. I wouldn't want to take them on steeper switchbacking trails, as they're rather long, making turning difficult.
