Customer Reviews SOREL Caribou™

The Caribou boot is just what I needed for Chicago weather. They are extremely warm and comfortable. I love that they are waterproof too. The only thing I would say was a negative, they are a little heavy-but that's what you get for wanting heavy duty boots!

I am very pleased with this purchase. The boots were pretty much true to size (maybe a tad large, but this is easily corrected with thick socks) and extremely comfortable and warm. While the leather color is very attractive (I ordered the grey boots), the waterproof rubber soles definitely make feet look double their size. You won't be worrying about this too much though since your feet will be cozy and protected from water, snow and ice.

Boots are high quality made and very warm, but very heavy for everyday wear. I am exchanging for another style Sorel boot that's not quite as heavy in weight. I would definitely recommend this boot to someone whose main purpose is for extreme warmth and durability, that doesn't mind a bit of a heavier boot.

The boots seem to be made from good quality materials. They are very warm. The lining on the inside does have a tight fit, and they are a little heavy. The actual size of the shoe runs a little big, but the lining around the top runs small. However overall they are great.

Even though I don't need a boot that can withstand the levels of cold that this boot can, I bought it for wearing on walks with my dogs. A lot of people don't shovel their sidewalks, so it gets quite icy. I have tried several other boots but this is the only one that I feel confident in. As noted in other reviews, the felt lining is very tight and difficult to get on and off at first. I wear just a very light sock and I found after several wearings, the boot becomes much easier to get on and off. I bought a 1/2 size smaller than usual and it seems to be the right decision, although I think once the felt becomes compressed, the boot is starting to feel larger in the ankles, so we'll see. I tried using the "fit guide" tool on the website - but it was way off!

LINER IS TOO TIGHT VERY VERY HARD TO PUT THE BOOTS ON. I'M GOING TO CUT THE FRONT OF THE LINER TO MAKE IT EASIER TO PUT ON.

if you are looking for a serious snow boot, then you have come to the right place. these boots are even more substansial than i was expecting. i was originally looking for a saturday-running-errands kind of boot that would also be a good snow boot. i will not be wearing these to run around town on saturdays, but i will be using these to shovel lots of snow. the boots are quite heavy and bulky. also very warm with the liner in there. i bought a 9 which i normally wear and they fit just fine. looking forward to owning these for years, the quality is unmatched by other boots on the market.

I love the boots when I am wearing them. The lining is tough to get on and difficult to get off.....They would be better if the middle of the lining (where the tounge would be) was elasticized.

I haven't worn these out in the snow yet...will try them out in about 3 days though. They are extremely well made, durable, thick, and warm. They are a true 11 Medium. I am an 11 wide normally and therefore have to wear thin ski socks to accommodate for the lack of width I usually require. (They don't come in wides). But if you wish, you can order the exact same shoe in a man's size if needed. They are not lightweight but instead are pretty heavy. They probably need to be that way for the type of weather they will face.

fingers that come with size 15 feet don't fit into pull on loop for size 7 hole!

I bought these to go on a ski trip. They are a lot bulkier then they look on the model. I am normally a size 9 to 8.5 so I got the 8 and without socks they swallow my feet but with thicker socks they fit perfectly. If I take the insert out they are really big on me. I have heard wonderful things about their durability and I hope they will last me a long time.

My family has relied on Sorels to keep our feet warm in the winter for years. I wanted dark brown boots with felt liners to match my coat but could not find any in women's so bought men's. They are cozy but I'm wondering if they would be warmer if the liners were wool. Also, the liners have a sort-of stretchy front panel that I assume is supposed to "give" enough to easily get the boots off and on. However it does not work! I cut open the panel and sewed a piece black elastic across the opening at the ankle and midway up the calf. Now they slip on and off without a fight and pulling off my socks. I think they'll work for me--hopefully for the next 15 years, just like my last pair of Sorels.

If it's what you're looking for, it's what you need.

The Caribou is very hard to get in and out of...I usually have someone pull them off for me. They are fairly warm but I wouldn't say good for -40 as rated The treads are great! I didn't feel as though they were really bulky or hard to walk in. I really do like the boots except for the fact they are so difficult to get on and off. I almost wish I had gotten the mens for that reason, I think they would have been easier to remove.

I love the color, they are not true to size so I'd wear thick socks since 1/2 sizes are not available.

Books are warm and durable, but a bit clunky. Wish they came in half sizes- 9 is a bit big, but I'm afraid an 8 would be too small. I'll keep the 9's for now. They are still comfortable, even if they are big.

We bought these for our daughter. They said the run large and they fit our daughter so we were satisfied...

Just tryed my Boots on this Morning, They are snug( but after a few wears, I am sure they will loosen up a little bit).. I think they will be fine...It is 90 degrees here, so I will not be wearing them any time soon...(only to break them in) This is my first pair of Sorel Boots ,After the winter we hate last year, I am really hoping they stand up to their claims..I hate having cold wet feet!!! Check back with me this winter..and I will give you my full claims to how I like them, and how they stand up ..

These boots are great. Great in the snow, rain, good traction, nice warmth, waterproof. Only thing is they're kind of difficult to walk in. Reminds me of walking in ski boots. I think they just need to be broken in a little bit, and they'll be fine. I have a feeling these boots will last me a long time.

The Caribou is a comfortable boot but needs more arch support. If you were going to use this boot for a long winter hike, you would want to get an arch insert.

too clunky, but warm... can not be worn without the insert.