Customer Reviews SOREL Caribou™

When I first pulled these boots out of the box, my first impression was that they were very heavy and looked huge/clunky but when I slipped them on they fit like a glove and are very warm. They're super functional for what they're intended and look nice too.

I honestly feel like I have tires on my feet when I wear these. I go to a snowy college and getting up many stairs is very difficult because of how heavy they are. I wish I returned them before I wore them. They are cute, but they're massive! I would suggest a different Sorel boot because these are uncomfortable. But they are well made!

So glad these arrived when the did. We are getting hit with more snow and cold in Northeastern Ohio and my UGGS weren't cutting it. I needed these Caribous because they are waterproof. I was nervous about ordering because so few options were available (everyone is getting on the Sorel train!) Following the advice from other reviews, I ordered a full size smaller. I wear 7.5-8, but ordered a 7. They were perfect. They fit with a little wiggle room...and I can wear heavy socks with them, too. Be warned, they are clunky...but I don't mind because they are keeping my feet warm and dry. I have gotten many compliments on them already. I particularly like the idea that I can buy replacement liners if/when needed.

As per everybody's review, this boot runs a little big. I normally wear a 7.5 and got a 7 for this. It was ok- I actually could have gone to a 6.5. It is well made and sturdy. However, it weighs a ton and the shaft is tight. I do not want to wear them unless it is absolutely snow ridden out there. As I got them immediately before a snowstorm, I had no choice but to wear them. Otherwise, I would have returned them for another model.

These boots are the best, they arrived just intime for the large amount of snow Indiana received, my feet just love these boots. These boots will more then likely last the rest of my life. I love these boots

The boot is warm and makes me feel secured when walking in the snow. And it looks nice in the picture except for the fact that It looks extremely huge when I actually try it on(mine is 8). Also, it is extremely HEAVY. I sometimes feel like I am walking around with sandbags attached to my feet.

I bought these before my January trip to Quebec. I have never had a legit pair of snow boots before so when I first put them on I thought they looked so big! My husband said they looked good though so I went with it. I got them in the Cinnamon color and they really do look nice with the color contrasts. I wore them in -7 degrees walking through snow and my feet were so comfy and toasty warm. There was also a fair amount of ice on the sidewalks and I traversed it with no incidents because the grip on these is amazing. It took me a minute to figure out how the lip fits into the shoe before tying them but once I did, they were comfortable to walk in and snug around my ankles.

Order about 2.5 sizes too big if you'd like to get them actually on your feet. Great deal on great product, but had to send them back twice to get the right fit.

This is an amazing boot meant for heavy snow and all the activities related to it. It is impermeable and very very warm but I do not recommend it for petite women. I am 4'11" and 120 lbs. This boot is just too heavy for me. Sadly they will have to go back. Great boot if you can handle its weight!

with record amounts of snow where I live in Massachusetts, I am not at all hesitant about getting out in the snow. I was before, to be sure, but not now. The boots arrived just in time for me to be able to do what I have to do, in the snow and the cold, and not worry about braving the elements.

I am 5'1 and wear size 5 shoes. Plus my legs are on the short side. However these were slightly big. Plus because I'm short I felt that if my legs were a taddddd bit longer it would have been ok but they seemed too big overall for my petite frame. So I returned them and got the kids caribou in size 3 which fit way better. I'll be writing a review about that. I'm giving this 4 stars cause it is a really nice boot and it's not the boot's fault that i'm a shortie.

I purchased these boots a little over a year ago, and despite having quite a bit of inclement weather this time last year and some this year, I've only worn these boots maybe 3-4 times. I should have read more reviews before making the purchase, and I'm sad to say that I am overall disappointed in them. I will say that the positive aspects of the shoes are that they do keep your feet extremely warm, and they are of excellent craftsmanship. On the downside, they are very uncomfortable to wear. I wear an 8.5 shoe, and the 8.5 is way too big. My feet are constantly sliding around inside, and the shaft slips on my ankles/calves. It hurts to walk in them because they are super clunky, and I feel the need to strain my muscles in order to keep them on my feet. Thankfully, I didn't have any issues with the material rubbing my skin raw, which is a problem for me with a lot of shoes. Taking everything into account, they are well-made, but they do not deliver in terms of comfort and function. Sadly, I won't be recommending these.

this boot has a very young new look to the old classic sorel. I love it! i am normally a 10 bought a nine. a little snug to start but perfect after two or three days.

Boot length is good, but they are very wide. Have a pair I bought in 1985, and they are much narrower. Boot is bulky, would be hard to wear all day long. They are warm and keep your feet dry. The boot tread has great traction. Overall a good boot, especially if you have wide feet. I'm sure these will last me the rest of my life, since the first ones I bought lasted 30 years!!

These are cute and true to size but they are way to bulky for my liking. I look like I have three sizes over than what I am with this boot. Otherwise too bad because they are cute and warm.

If you are looking for warmth, this is the boot to buy! However, they are a little clunky but then again it's super warm so it's a price to pay! They do run large, I'm normally a 7 and bought a 6 and they fit perfectly. Overall, good boot!

Eight years ago, I bought the Caribou style for work in Wisconsin as a lineman (plus the cinnamon color matched my work coat which was a plus)! I still wear them today for EVERY occasion and they're super comfortable, cute, warm, and waterproof. I highly recommend them!

Came back to Sorel after going without for a while glad to have them again wore my first pair for years on my trapline in Montana coldest those boots saw was 38 below zero and they did just fine the new ones seem every bit as good and I am glad to have them I expect they will last me for a long time again!! great for snowshoeing,hunting ect

Let me first preface this by saying I really wanted to like them. My wife and kids have Sorels and they all love their boots. I am 5'5" and normally wear a size 8. I purchased the caribou in a size 7 after trying them in the store. They look amazing and the quality is very nice. The soles feel thin and I'm concerned I would feel the cold under my feet. My only real concern is how big they look on me. The boots look huge relative to my size. They're just too wide and big. They fit fine but they add an extra two inches of rubber and material which add a lot of weight which make them heavy and clunky for daily use. Driving is a challenge but can be done with a gentle touch. Perhaps I'll try a different style but the classic Caribou will not work for me. :(

These were great boots for 2.5 winters. I wore them for shoveling and general wear during snow storms in NH... until the rubber on the bottom cracked and they are no longer waterproof. There's a fold that develops in the rubber above your arch/ball of foot and that's where they cracked on both the left and right boot. If you have your receipt, you might be able to get it replaced under warranty. I don't and now I have nice looking but useless snow boots.

Make sure you go down a 1/2 size!! They run slightly big. I wear a 6.5 to 7. I have the 6 and they're perfect!

During Minnesota winters we can experience below freezing temps, several feet of snow, and lots of ice. So far I have founds these boots to work perfectly in every type of weather. They are not only warm, and keep my feet dry in the deep snow, but they also have great traction on our ice covered roads and sidewalks. I would definitely recommend these boots to anyone looking!

I ordered these Caribou boots in Shale/Gray on Tuesday night and they were delivered to my home on Friday at 10 am. I used the fit chart since Arkansas doesn't have a Sorel Store. My foot measured 9in which is 22.86cm which means my foot is a 6. However, I know I need shoes bigger than my actual foot so I went up one size and purchased a 7 (all of the shoes in my closet are 7.5). I can't wait until my ski trip 2/24/2015 to Aspen to try them. They are heavy, but I expected that since the website states for heavy snow. I'm partial to Sorel because a good friend let me wear hers on last year's ski trip.

These boots are so warm and comfortable. It doesn't hurt that they are also extremely fashionable! I have gotten so many compliments on them. They are the heavy duty winter boots I needed. Worth the investment, I've only had them for a month or so but if they are the same quality as my other Sorel boots, they will last for years to come. I have all great things to say about Sorel boots.