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Crescent Moon Luna Snowshoes vs Merrell SpeedArc Matis

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Merrell SpeedArc Matis is the lighter option — 1,225 g lighter than the Crescent Moon Luna Snowshoes (88% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Crescent Moon Luna Snowshoes Merrell SpeedArc Matis
Weight 1,400 g · 1.400 kg · 3.09 lb 175 g · 0.175 kg · 0.39 lb
Brand Crescent Moon Merrell
Category Footwear Footwear
Crescent Moon Luna Snowshoes
1,400 g

Lightweight ultralight foam snowshoes at 2 lbs 10 oz per pair, designed for hiking and running on snow

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Merrell SpeedArc Matis
175 g

Lightweight hiking shoe at 12.34oz per pair. Cushioned midsole for trail comfort.

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Crescent Moon Luna Snowshoes vs Merrell SpeedArc Matis: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Merrell SpeedArc Matis wins — at 175 g it is 1,225 g (88%) lighter than the Crescent Moon Luna Snowshoes (1,400 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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