They made the shoes with wood and leather.The Snowshoes spread their weight over a larger area.This allowed them to float on top of the soft snow instead of sinking.

• 他们用木头和皮革来制造鞋子，雪鞋使得有更大的面积来承担他们的体重，这样就人可以站在松软的雪上而不下沉了。