The way the weather's been around here this year, snowshoes and skiis are both moot points. Insulated rubber boots are the hot item this year. (In fact, I left mine behind when I left the curling arena on the weekend because my inside shoes were a prefect match for the weather.) We bought snow tires for 2 vehicles, 2 new toboggans, a snowboard and new hats and gloves for everyone for Christmas this year so it probably won't snow a flake now.