Customer Reviews SOREL Caribou™

I purchased these boots based upon the previous reviews. Last year I went hunting for the first time and my feet were freezing. This year, in 0 degree weather, my feet were toasty warm throughout the entire day outside. They have plenty of room for bulky wool socks and have great traction on ice. Although they are a larger boot they are easy to walk in and very comfortable!

my daughter got them delivered to her college in Montana and said that they are warmer then her Uggs boots.

I work outside all day in this coldest MN winter and these are hands down the warmest and most comfortable boots I have ever worn. I got a size bigger only cause I climb and do a lot during work. It's not clunky and did I mention very stylish? Last boot I'll need

I live at about 9,000 ft above sea level and sometimes the temperatures get down to the negatives this boot is heavy duty and kept me very snug and warm. They are a bit big to walk around in but for those days when you need the coverage they do the job. Totally worth the money. My toes were so cold before.

The Caribou boot is extremely practical and surprisingly stylish. They should hold up for years to come!

Still the best Winter boots out there after all these years. I live in Mn--cold winter is the norm-- 20-, 40- I have been wearing Sorels for 40 years-- the new model Sorels are as good as the older ones, and those I wore for decades--Very grateful this co. came back with their boots. Can't go wrong with them. I buy a size larger than my shoe-- room for two pair of socks- one light, one heavy wool-- warm as can be on the coldest days.

I attend a school that was ranked the 4th coldest campus in the nation, and these boots do a great job at keeping my feet warm! The only issue that I've come across so far is that they are slightly large, I wear a size 12, but I could have ordered a size 11.5. The slightly larger size might be nice for thick socks and/or shoe inserts, so it might not be so bad after all!

I purchased the Buff set circa 1990 and used them for work and pleasure. My set has the Vibram sole and made in Canada. The soles are moderately worn and the rubber base material is beginning to crack in a few areas. I also purchased two extra sets of liners (a must) to permit everyday usage. The liners take longer to dry out than just the unlined boot. I still use them today, but I have had to place some rubberized sealant at the tiny cracks to maintain the waterproof capability.

I wasn't expecting the boots to be as big as they are- they're pretty large and a little heavy but I absolutely love them (I'm also a size 12, so they're bigger than the picture). While these do run ever so slightly on the big side, that's a good thing. They fit well on my feet whether I'm wearing regular socks/hidey socks for flats on my way to work if I'm trekking around and wearing big thick wool socks. These are intense weather boots that are great for getting to work, walking the dog, or sledding up north in Michigan weather.

I recently bought these boots for what is looking like to be a rather snow heavy winter for Idaho. They are incredibly comfortable, much more so than my last pair of boots. My feet stay dry and warm, even after tromping through snow all day. I have yet to try them on pure ice (no snow covering), but I doubt that they would let me down if I was being careful. I thought the boot fit true to size, and that is with me wearing wool socks. (Note: I like my boots to be snug, but not tight) In any case, I recommend these boots to anyone who wants to keep their feet dry and warm all day long and not have to worry about any nasty spills.

Since I live in Wisconsin I've already had a few chances to try these boots out and so far I've been impressed. The quality is top notch and they are very warm. The thick felt liners are really nice. I'm thinking of getting a pair for my wife, too. They might be a bit on the heavy side for some, but I find clunking around in a big ol' pair of Sorel's very satisfying. Regarding size: I usually wear a 8.5 so I got an 8 in these boots and I find that they fit well with a little bit of extra room for thick socks.

My family loves their sorel boots. I've had good boots from fleet farm for construction but my caribou boots are very warm and extremely comfortable. I do snow shoveling and out reaches for several hours in the mn cold and never had a problem yet with cold feet. PTL for these boots.

We bought a pair of Sorel Caribou boots for the whole family. These boots are stylish and comfortable. They were recently put to the test with temperatures at -14 in Colorado. You won't be disappointed.

I have owed this pair of boots for several years. They have never failed me, Not one time. Great in the snow, and slippery wet areas. The liner of the boots are very easy to wash and keep clean when you need too. I have these on my wishlist this year and I hope I get a new color. Wish me luck. Merry Christmas from a Sorel happy Lady.

As an outdoor gal, I have tried all different brands of snow boots. This beats all!! Wish I would have purchased sooner. There is enough room in the boots for UGG insoles. The price seemed high, but they are an investment. Very well made and good looking too.

I purchased the Caribou-style Sorel boot stamped G083 Manitou around 1989(?). White rubber bottom with white leather upper. Have replaced the liners several times as expected and have polished the upper and have used mink oil on them. These boots are still going strong. Always use them when doing the snowblowing as they have excellent traction. Plenty warm with good liners and wool socks. The rubber bottoms have yellowed with age. Does anyone know how to get them white again??? Mr Clean Magic Eraser seems to work the best so far. Otherwise, no complaints at all. Happy to have such a well-made product that has lasted so long. Thanks Sorel!

I just got these in shale yesterday. First, let me start off by saying the standard shipping was incredibly fast--I ordered these on a Monday and received them Thursday. Next, I think many reviewers over-exaggerated the bulk of these boots. Yes, they're big, but that's what I expect from heavy duty snow boots. As for the weight, the package I received them in weighed in at 5 lb, and when I tried them on and walked around, they were NOT as heavy as people make them out to be. Finally, I was hesitant on the sizing as I am a tried and true size 8, yet many reviewers said to size down. However, I measured my foot as the sizing guide instructs and my foot was indeed a size 8. After trying the boots on with standard socks, they are perfect yet roomy enough to fit thicker socks. Overall very impressed with the boots and can't wait for it to snow!!

I ordered these boots by recommendation. Shipping was exactly on time, almost to the minute. Boots look great. I wear a size 12 in just about everything (dress shoe, sneakers, etc). These boots fit slightly larger which is fine with me. It leaves me room for a heavier pair of socks or an insole insert. Boots are a bit heavier than I'm used to but if it keeps my feet dry, thats fine. Now, all I have to do is wait for some snow to try them out.

perfect, perfect, love them

My mom's had a pair of these boots since forever (and a few duct tape patches, of course). I got mine as a present about 6 years ago, maybe a little more. First things first: we live in central Wisconsin and the UP, respectably. There's a lot of snow and cold, so cuteness isn't really what's most important in boots. Also, we spend a week every year camping in a cabin in the UP in the winter. It's heated with a wood-burning stove, so we spend a lot of time outside collecting wood, hiking and otherwise enjoying nature. A lot of boots can keep you warm in the city, or for short periods of time, but these boots will never let you down. A lot of people seem to be saying that they run small. I couldn't disagree more. I sized up to an 11, when I normally wear a 9.5. I probably could fit my feet into a smaller size, but since warmth is the key component, lots of trapped air is better at insulating than too many socks. This method leaves you with really large, bulky boots that shift a little when you walk, but they don't look silly under snowpants, and actually they're pretty attractive when you consider similarly effective boots. When I get more, I'll definitely stick to the larger size. These boots are way more waterproof than any other "winter" boots I've owned. It seems like manufacturers assume if it's snowing, it'll never get wet. I've forded ice-cold streams more times than I can count w/out worrying that the water would get in. I've spent a good 6 months a year in these boots (every day) for at least 6 years before I had to give up on them. That's longer than any other shoe I've had, much less a specialty shoe like this. The only reason I had to get rid of them was because the tread wore down, and they were slippery on the ice. (Like I said, my mom's are probably 5 years older than mine, and are doing fine with a few duct tape patches here and there to secure the waterproofedness.) They never gave up on keeping me warm, or on being overwhelmingly comfy. They're like the (waterproof, windproof) sweatpants of boots. It's gearing up to be winter again, so I'm checking out some of the other Sorels. There are some that are a little more fashionable, but if you're looking for a hard-working, long-lasting, crazy warm boot, you can't get better. (I tried to add a picture, but they're almost always covered by snowpants and as such, unrecognizable.)

after years of using leather hiking boots in the winter such as vasque sundowners and EMS gore tex boots i decided to purchase the caribou last fall and i could not be happier! We had a pretty cold and snowy winter here in the mountains of colorado and these boots got put to the test and passed with flying colors! For starters they are WARM and my feet were never cold in any conditions even at -20 which we had on several mornings this past winter. my feet stayed dry in all but the deepest snows and the boots are thus far showing no signs of wear at all despite fairly regular use last year. I used these boots for walking the dogs, shoveling snow and limited hiking and snowshoeing and was never disappointed. the tread shows no signs of wear, nor do the leather uppers and rubber lowers. they did run a bit big for me and with a thin sock feel too large but with heavier wool socks fit just fine. they are heavy and not sell suited for serious athletic activities but thats not what i bought them for. couldnt be happier with my purchase! highly recommended!