So, what are these snowshoes we’ve heard so much about recently? They are tools to help us walk and play in the snow! After connecting them to the bottom of your shoes, they work almost like a regular shoe. The modern version acts a like really big sandal, and because of its relatively larger area, pushes down more fluffy snow than regular footwear would. This allows you to walk without sinking deep into the snow. Even if you are wearing snowshoes though, you do sink a certain degree.