Customer Reviews SOREL Caribou™

OK, I am a big fan of Sorel boots and I always wear a 6.5 These run HUGE. When I took them out of the box I assumed I was sent mens instead accidentally...nope, womens size 6.5. Fit my friend who wears a womens 8. Not sure what is up with that!

Bought these for my girlfriend as she saw someone wearing them and admired them. They fit her perfectly for what her boot size is and she said they're really comfortable and warm.

I really wanted to like these, but unfortunately, they are going back! I was debating between the Caribou & Winter Carnival styles, and I ended up getting these because I wanted them in a certain color which the Winter Carnival doesn't offer. I normally wear a size 8 and had to get these in a 7.5. With regular socks on, they still feel a little loose, but it might be too small if I size down to a 7. I could live with how big they are; the problem is that they are HEAVY. My legs got a workout just trying them on around my apartment! So sadly, they're going back.

The tongue is unlined and unpadded, and so stiff that it's hard to lace them properly. Also needs more padding in the footbed. I walk 3/4 mile to and from work each day on pavement, definitely will NOT be doing it in these boots. I expected much more comfort from a boot at this price point (paid $90 for their now-defunct Cumberland II in 2014, a much more comfortable boot).

I am an adventure photographer based out of the Pacific Northwest but travel all over the globe. I bought these boots specifically so I could cover snowboard races without having to wear snowboarding boots, which aren't exactly the most practical to hike in when not riding. Yes, they are big and clunky but if they weren't I would question whether they could hold up to serious use (I am a 5'5" female, 115 pounds, with VERY narrow feet - bought the 7.5). I personally like the look of chunky boots, so these fit the bill. They also have an old school coolness about them - like an "I'm not mess'n around" kind of look and feel. I have a tendency to be cold all the time, but I'm pretty confident these boots, with a thick pair of socks, will keep me as warm as possible. They are very comfortable and I love the giant D rings and easy to tie laces. The leather upper is very nice, and being from the PNW there is no doubt they will get WET, so I am slightly concerned about how the leather will hold up and wear over time, but the Sorel brand is well known for it's longevity, so I will just have to wait and see. I did notice in the picture the Sorel logo is in white, while on mine (I got the Slate color) the logo is simply embossed on the side making it more subtle, which I actually like better. I see myself using these not only for snow photography, but everything from winter beach hiking to apres ski. Can't wait to dirty them up!

Very stiff. Impossible to move. Never wore CB were so uncomfortable

These boots were so cute online, but very wide, heavy & huge in person. Wider than my Uggs! I usually wear a 7.5 & ordered a 7.5. I could easily wear a 7 or 6.5 in this boot. Looks like it would be a great "Heavy Snow" boot. Purchased for a ski trip, but returning for a slimmer & lighter Sorel boot.

This is quite the crazy size issue. I've seen most reviews state that these run big and I whole-heartedly AGREE! I'm surprised some people have found that these run small at all. These were so large that my husband, who wears a 10.5 in mens could wear them and I ordered an 8.5 in womens! Not only are they big in length they are very wide too! I'd like to say that it just leaves room for large, warm socks for extra warmth, BUT I can't even walk in them without the toes hitting the ground every time! Haha. I felt like a little kid trying on their parents shoes. I'm going to exchange them for a smaller size, but I honestly don't know if that'll be helpful. Also, to be clear, I would consider the size difference I'm experiencing to be at LEAST 2 sizes bigger than true. And I've been a solid 8.5 for decades.

Best winter now boot. Warm and weather resistance.

I've always had a hard time finding winter boots because I have thick calves and wide feet and I also don't think I should be subjected to the ugliest, puffiest monstrosity out there. I was really excited to try these even though I figured they wouldn't work, and they didn't :( The width seemed all right; I was hoping they'd come a little wider to account for thick socks, but they seemed average. What got me was the actual size of the boot; I could squeeze the width of my foot in the boot but I could not get my heel in because the boot just wasn't long enough. So back they went!