Best Overall
True Temper Aluminum Combo Blade Snow Shovel
THE HOME DEPOT
- Ease of Use5/5
- Performance4/5
- Durability5/5
- Value4.8/5
Why You Should Get It: It’s great for shoveling heavy wet snow as well as the powdery stuff.
Keep in Mind: The metal blade might be too harsh for some surfaces.
Not all snowstorms are the same, but this combo snow shovel/pusher by True Temper makes quick work of it all, making it our top pick overall.
We tried this shovel out on hard and crusty snow as well as the fluffier stuff and found it worked well for both. We especially loved how well the sturdy metal scoop took on heavy wet snow—even the chunks the snow plow leaves behind.
With this snow shovel, the ergonomic design is everything. The D-grip handle offers a comfortable grip, and the shaft is curved so there’s far less strain on your back.
The hefty blade works well to push snow, though it isn’t as wide as snow pushers on our list. Still, this combo shovel is very easy to use, so you won’t mind taking an extra few passes to clear larger surfaces. The metal blade makes it easy to chip through layers of ice and seems quite durable, so if your region is prone to heavy snowfall, you can count on having this shovel around for many winters.
Product Details: Dimensions: 20.1 x 53.3 x 6.78 inches | Weight: 5.5 pounds | Material: Aluminum | Type: Shovel/pusher combo
BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / JODI ESPINOSA
Best Budget
True Temper Steel Snow Shovel
AMAZON
- Ease of Use4.3/5
- Performance5/5
- Durability5/5
- Value5/5
Why You Should Get It: It features a sharp and thin blade that was helpful in removing ice.
Keep in Mind: It’s on the heavier side and isn’t particularly ergonomic.
If you’ve only got room for one snow shovel in your shed or your budget, the one for you is this True Temper pick. We did find it a bit tricky to assemble, but once everything was in place, we were impressed with the overall quality of the shovel.
One of the best parts of this snow shovel is its durability. In fact, we’d be willing to pay more for such a sturdy shovel, so we felt this pick is a good value.
This one doesn’t have the widest blade on our list, but we were still able to clear snow quickly, even if we needed to take a few more passes. It took us around 20 minutes to clear a concrete two-car driveway.
We love that it has a sharp, thin blade that’s ideal for scooping up wet snow. Even better, it can crack through ice that some plastic shovels simply can’t handle. The shovel weighs 4 pounds, which was a bit heavy for our preferences, but the extra weight did help in clearing ice.
It’s got a simple design—it looks like an ordinary snow shovel—but it’s not particularly ergonomic, unlike some other options. However, it does have a comfortable D-grip that we appreciated.
The steel blade is durable and can stand up to shoveling concrete sidewalks and chipping away at ice without getting chipped itself. It’s also just fine for clearing away the fluffier stuff, so it’s a great all-purpose shovel to have at the ready when snow is in the forecast.
Product Details: Dimensions: 18 x 49.5 x 3.75 inches | Weight: 4 pounds | Material: Wood, alloy steel | Type: Shovel
BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / ABIGAIL WETZLER
Best Ergonomic
Suncast Steel Core Ergonomic Combo Shovel
AMAZON
- Ease of Use5/5
- Performance4.5/5
- Durability5/5
- Value4/5
Why You Should Get It: The handle features ridges that helped us get a good grip on the shovel.
Keep in Mind: It’s more expensive than other options and was most effective on lighter snowfall.
We’ve shoveled our way through countless snowfalls over the years and greatly appreciated how easy it was to use this Suncast shovel in comparison to the ones we had been using previously. While it’s a simple style, the shovel features a curved ergonomic handle that has ridges in it, which helped us get a sturdy grip on it.
We found that the deep scoop made shoveling out after a snowstorm far less daunting and tiring. The 18-inch scoop holds a good deal of snow, even the heavier stuff. Overall, we found it works best on lighter snow; we were able to clear 300 feet of concrete driveway in just around 15 minutes.
This shovel is on the pricier side, but keep in mind that it’s a combo shovel/pusher. We liked how the curved handle made it easy to maneuver while shoveling and especially pushing snow.
This shovel’s design makes for less back strain and fatigue, but it also puts less pressure on the shovel itself. No need to worry about chipping or breaking the scoop as you do with other lightweight shovels, so you’ll find there’s great value in this snow shovel.
Product Details: Dimensions: 18 x 52 x 1 inches | Weight: 4 pounds | Material: Resin plastic | Type: Shovel/pusher combo
- BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / ASHLEY CRAIGER
BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / ASHLEY CRAIGER
Best Pusher
Garant Nordic Steel Blade Snow Pusher
AMAZON
- Ease of Use4.5/5
- Performance4.5/5
- Durability5/5
- Value4.5/5
Why You Should Get It: It comes completely assembled and has a comfortable handle.
Keep in Mind: It’s too wide and heavy to use on stairs and softer surfaces, like wood decks.
If you’ve only used plastic shovels to dig out from snow using the bend-at-the-knees technique, get ready to be wowed like we were by this steel-blade Garant snow pusher. As its name suggests, this snow pusher shovel is designed to push through snow to clear sidewalks and driveways with ease.
We were impressed by the quality construction and the thickness of the handle, which offers a comfortable grip. We had used plastic shovels previously and felt that this pick made clearing the snow much easier.
Shoveling out with this snow pusher might not be as quick as using a snow blower, but the 24-inch blade can take on large surface areas. We found that we were able to clear a 50-foot cement driveway of heavy, wet snow in under 15 minutes, and it made even quicker work in a more powdery snowfall. It got stuck caught in the cracks on our driveway and sidewalk every now and then, however, so we had to adjust it a few times.
Keep in mind that because the blade is so hefty, it’s not ideal for delicate surfaces and smaller areas, like stairs. It was fine for cement and even pavers, but avoid using it on a wooden deck.
Product Details: Dimensions: 24.02 x 52.01 x 2.99 inches | Weight: 6.89 pounds | Material: Steel and varnished wood | Type: Pusher
- BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / JENNIFER MAY
BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / JENNIFER MAY
Best for Large Areas
Bully Tools Fiberglass Snow Pusher
AMAZON
- Ease of Use5/5
- Performance4.8/5
- Durability5/5
- Value4.3/5
Why You Should Get It: It was quick and effective at moving large amounts of snow.
Keep in Mind: We would have preferred it to have a curved handle to make it easier to push through the snow.
For large areas, this Bully Tools pick is the best on our list. We tested out this snow pusher on a two-car concrete driveway and sidewalk and the 27-inch blade allowed us to clear away snow in no time.
This shovel is made from high-quality fiberglass that felt like it will make it through quite a few winters. Despite it having the widest snow blade on our list, the weight of the shovel felt just right and was still easy to maneuver. We did wish this shovel had more of a curved handle to make it even easier to push snow, however.
We tried it out on heavy, wet snow and even found that it was easy to remove some compacted ice that was still around from a previous storm. The blade not only covers a wide swath of pavement in one swipe, but it’s also sharp—perfect for chopping through layers of ice or compacted snow. Just keep in mind that you may have to take a few passes before the ice clears completely.
Product Details: Dimensions: 27.5 x 57 x 3.75 inches | Weight: 4.85 pounds | Material: Fiberglass and plastic | Type: Pusher
BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / ABIGAIL WETZLER