Customer Reviews SOREL Caribou™

While these boots will not win any awards in the Cute or Sexy category, they will definitely win in the Warm and Dry categories. I wanted boots for the coming winter and though it hasn't snowed yet, I get the impression that these will be a good bet. The outer shell is a tough rubber and the inner boot is a very thick, warm felt. I normally wear a 7 or 7.5 but ordered up to an 8 and am glad I did; because the inner boot is so thick, I had trouble getting them on barefoot. If you like to wear thick socks with your boots, you'll want to order two sizes up. I'm also happy with the width of the boot. I do have bunions (unashamed!) and the toe box of these boots offered plenty of room. In short: I can't wait for it to snow.

These boots are amazingly comfortable and warm! Unfortunately, we did not get any weather this winter to allow me to test them out properly. I will pack them away in my closet and hope to put them to use next year!

I found the Sorel Caribou boots to be a very attractive looking snow boot, but that is where my high ratings for this boot ends. I normally wear a size 7, medium and so I ordered a whole size larger than what I normally wear to accommodate wearing a base layered silk sock and a wool sock. I tried on the size 8, Sorel boot, wearing a coolmax ski sock, but to my surprise, I found the footbed of the boot felt slightly snug and tight across my foot. The boot would likely been acceptable to me if I was spending only short periods of time outdoors, but I spend my winter vacations in arctic Norway and need a snow boot to feel slightly loose around my double-layer socked foot. A slightly loose fitted snow boot will keep my feet warm and dry during prolong periods in sub-zero temperatures. Another problem I experienced with these Sorel boots is the top of the inner boot fitted tight around my lower calf. I was unable to fit the bottom of my pant leg into the top of the boot. Maybe, a size 9 in these boots would have been the right fit for me, but I decided to return the Sorel boots for a refund after discovering that the once Canada made and owned Sorel went bankrupt in 2000 and was bought out by Columbia Sportswear. Columbia kept the Sorel name, making Sorel their subsidiary; however, Columbia then outsourced the Sorel boot production to Southeast Asia instead of keeping production in Canada. I was searching for a true snow boot for prolong outdoor use, but instead found the Sorel boot is now made for a fashion statement, which seems to have left out the qualities that once made Sorel the snow boot of choice.

I found the Sorel Caribou boots to be a very attractive looking snow boot, but that is where my high ratings for this boot end. I normally wear a size 7, medium width shoe and so I ordered a whole size larger than what I normally wear to accommodate wearing a base layered silk sock and a wool sock. I tried on the size 8, Sorel boot, wearing a single layered ski sock, but to my surprise, I found the footbed of the boot felt slightly snug and tight across my foot. The boot would likely been acceptable to me if I was spending only short periods of time outdoors, but I spend my winter vacations in arctic Norway and need a snow boot to feel slightly loose around my double-layer socked foot. A slightly loose fitted snow boot will keep my feet warm and dry during prolong periods in sub-zero temperatures. Another problem I experienced with these Sorel boots is the top of the inner bootie fitted tight around my lower calf. I was unable to fit the bottom of my pant leg into the top of the boot. Maybe a size 9 in these boots would have been the right fit for me, but I decided to return the Sorel boots for a refund after discovering that the once Canada made and owned Sorel went bankrupt in 2000 and was bought out by Columbia Sportswear. Columbia kept the Sorel name, making Sorel their subsidiary, however, Columbia then outsourced the Sorel boot production to Southeast Asia instead of keeping production in Canada. I was searching for a true snow boot for prolonged outdoor use, but instead found the Sorel boot is now made for a fashion statement, which seems to have left out the qualities that once made Sorel the snow boot of choice.

DO NOT BUY THESE BOOTS; save your money; Sorel is no longer #1. The quality of the boots was poor. I wore them for one winter, and they did not last. The rubber cracked on both boots, and when I contacted Sorel, they never responded and were not willing to stand behind their product. Do not buy these boots. My boyfriend also as a pair, and the rubber is cracking on his as well. Sorel is no longer a quality product.

I live in Alaska, so I have a lot of boots. Most of them are cuter than this pair, but none of them are warmer. And with this type of boot, isn't that the point? I recently wore these to a winter festival where we were walking around outside for about seven hours. I was warm and the boots were comfortable. I would say the size is pretty true, I usually wear a 9 and that is what I ordered. They fit fine, plenty of wiggle room in the toes, but a size down would have been too small. The only problem I have had so far is on ice. These boots have no traction!

Just got my Sorel caribou today and I absolutely love them! They are extremely warm and sturdy. I haven't tried them in winter weather yet but I have no doubt that they will keep me warm, dry and make it easy for me to trudge through snow and ice. As a previous UGGs owner, I can honestly say that the Sorel Caribou is the better choice and regret not making the decision to get Sorels earlier!

I've never purchased snow boots before and tried on several pairs at REI before ordering the Sorel Caribou through Zappos. I normally wear a 8.5 and have narrow feet. I purchased a 8.5 in this boot and it feels fabulous! Went snowshoeing through deep levels of snow for 3 hours and my feet were always toasty and warm. (I wore SmartWool's padded socks). The boots are a little bulky and heavy, but they did the job!

The liner in these boots were to small for the boot so Zappo's credited me for the cost of the liner so that I could purchase the liner in a size larger direct from the company. Now they fit perfect. Zappo's was extremely accomodating in helping me to purchase the right size boot Their customer loyalty team is great. Hope your experience with Zappo's is as pleasant.

Very comfy and well-made. Unfortunately, they are only sold in whole sizes, so my feet are swimming in them a but, but they're still great!

These were received in 2 days! However, I have very thick calves, and the boot wasn't comfortable so I had to return them.