NEOS (New England Over Shoes) have several models of light weight 500 Denier Cordura nylon overshoes with a snow shoe compatible heel and a Vibram sole. They make both insulated or uninsulated versions. The overshoes add 20F to everyday footwear and the insulated models add 40F. Their most suitable models are the Voyager (11″), Adventurer (15″) and Trekker (20″).
NEOS are 100% waterproof which means that they don’t breathe very well. They have a Velcro closure secured by a strap and a quick release buckle.They are very adaptable – you can wear them over a variety of footwear: boots, sneakers, felt liners, down booties or even Crocs.
They are easy to put on as they open up to huge proportions. Due to the ease of getting on and off they make excellent camp footwear. There is nothing easier to get on and off for a quick trip out of the tent late at night.
I had NEOS Voyager’s (uninsulated, 2lbs, 11″ high) for a number of years, but haven’t used them for snowshoeing until recently. I have used them on day hikes with felt liners inside. In deep snow the 11″ height permitted some snow to leak in. If I was picking again I think I would go for the taller Adventurer or even the Trekker model. But they were light, warm and comfortable….as the man says “Did I mention they are light?”
I think I will take them on my next camping trip with my booties to stuff inside at night around camp.
Thanks for the post. I’ve been looking into NEOS and this is extremely informative!