Customer Reviews SOREL Caribou™

I have big, wide feet. These shoes are about one full size too big. I usually wear 9-9.5 so with thick socks, I got a 9. They were still too big for me. There should be a disclaimer with these shoes that anything over a size 8 will make your feet look ginormous - and for a fashionista, that's not so great. Ask Paris Hilton. I think this is due to the white band design of the rubber, along with the overall width of these boots. The overall design is cute and would look great if you're under a size 8 shoe and want a casual, rain boot type of look. I ordered 3 pairs of waterproof boots to see which would fit and look the best. Granted I haven't actually worn any of these into the snow or rain so I'm only basing my review on fit and looks. I ordered the Sorel Caribou, Sorel Tivoli and the Kamik Comforter 2. The Caribou is a cute, casual rain/snow shoe and good if you have small feet. The overall design is cute but definitely more casual looking like a rain boot because of the white banding. Definitely order one size down for these shoes as other reviewers have noted. The Kamik Comforter 2 is all black and 1/2 the price of the other two boots I bought so I was hoping I would like this one. But due to the lower part of the boot being a very stiff rubber (much stiffer than the Sorel's), it squished my wide feet and felt uncomfortable even though the length fit. I did what others suggested and ordered a size up on the Kamik's which was good advice. Again, I think these shoes could be cute if you're on a tighter budget and want a basic black snow boot but they made my feet look just as huge as the Caribou's. I think anything over size 8 would probably look really unproportioned to the rest of your body. I was thrilled to try on the Sorel Tivoli's. They are all black with a similar design to the Caribou but they're much classier and could swing both ways as far as being casual or dressy. I love that! I'm wearing them as we speak with my black sweater and skinny jeans and they look so cute. My favorite part about these shoes is that even though I'm wearing a size 9.5, they make my feet look so small and cute! Unlike all of the other boots I've tried on that literally make me look like a man, these make my feet look stylish, dainty, and ready for some romping in the snow/rain. The lower part of the boot is a nice soft leather and the upper part is black with a slight metallic silver sheen to it. They're even lined with nice black fluffy fleece. All this cuteness and they're still waterproof! I wear a size 9-9.5 so I ordered a 9.5 thinking I would wear thicker socks and they fit perfectly.

Awesome boots, definitely order down in size if you are a half or in between sizes in different brands. Great, but huge width, huge boots. Very big and clunky, so make sure that's what you're looking for. I guess the $250 dollar version gets you a more normal contour of a snow boot.

Beware of Sizing! My Sorels arrived quickly and appear exactly as pictured in the ads. They're chunky, clunky, cozy and fun! I had read numerous customer reviews, on multiple web sites, prior to purchasing, and almost all users recommended buying one size down (these do not come in half-sizes). I'm a true women's size 8 medium, so I ordered my Sorels in a size 7. The size 7 boots' width is perfect (spacious), but the length is a touch short.

Classic Snow Boot - There are many things to like about this boot: the ice-gripping tread, easy lacing, insulation, waterproof bottom, and so on. I really wanted these to work, but my feet are narrow, and the boots are *extremely* wide. I thought of ordering a size down to reduce the width, but the length seems close to or true to size.

This boot is very warm and definitely keeps your feet dry. I ordered a half a size smaller than normal and it was still a bit big. You could probably be safe ordering a full size smaller than normal.

Sorel rocks! I have worn various Sorel boots for over 30 years and these are fantastic! Nice looking, and oh, so comfortable!

Overall I really like them... Although I have only worn them a few times so far, overall, I really like them. The only thing that I don't like is they seem very heavy and a little oversized.

Sorel Caribou - I looooove my Caribou boots in lavender!!! They elicit compliments every time I wear them! They are crazy warm, and I learned from my boyfriend that taking the liners out to dry is a good idea between wearings. I'll never fear Vermont blizzards again! The liners do rub on my legs in an irritating way, so I wear long socks with them. But my feet are always warm and comfy.

Good snow boots! I got these boots because I take the bus to and from school. They are a bit wider than they appear in the pictures and they are quite bulky but they do the job. Definitely not a fashion statement but it works for me! They keep my feet nice and dry. Would recommend! :)

Review of Sorel Caribou - I found this boot mostly comfortable. It appears warm, though the arch support is barely there. I chose it because I was looking for a warm boot, though it would have been nice if the white rubber part of the soul was a darker color so it doesn't stand out so much. Overall I believe it would keep my feet warm for short distances. Zappos is wonderful in letting the customer try all sorts of footwear, without obvious shipping charges, to find the right one.

BIG--great shoe - These boots are really warm and comfy. The only problems I had came from them being too big. Definitely buy a full size or size and a half smaller. I have big feet and these were huge on me even with thick wool socks. These were the only boots I could find that were full length waterproof which is important if you are in knee deep snow (and I was). I really recommend these. They were stylish with jeans tucked into boots for downtown and under snow pants for sledding.

Nice, but BIG - I ordered a mens size 7 (which is what I usually wear). They were way too big. I tried to walk in the snow and I was swimming in these boots. My socks ended up down in the bottom. Very annoying. I exchanged for a womens size 7 and they fit perfectly. These are probably 2 sizes larger than marked.

Better than my last pair - I bought these for my daughter who works outside all winter. We live in upstate NY so warm boots are a necessity. She says they are more comfortable than her red Sorels which were stolen, but feels they make her feet look chunkier. She says they are extremely warm and do the job. Overall, better than the old boots; and for her job, style is not important.

Warm Boots - I found these boots to be very warm. They were also VERY big. I ordered a half size smaller than I normally wear and they were still on the large size. They make your feet look like boats, but they don't slip in the snow. They also didn't smell very good. BUT, knowing all of this I would still buy them again since this is the first boot my feet actually stayed dry and warm in.

Sorel Caribou in Black - I wear a 7 1/2 and ordered a 7 and they still feel a little big. These are the best boots for deep snow and big puddles. My feet stay so nice and dry! I love the black color since they go with everything. The only thing I hate about this boot and no one else has mentioned is that they smell horrible! I noticed the smell immediately when I opened the shoe box. The rubber has such a strong fishy odor. I keep hoping it will go away soon. If not, I'm seriously going to spray them with something.

They look like boats on your feet, but they are comfortable. They should be able to keep me warm in the winter. They aren't as heavy as I thought they'd be, so that was a pleasent surprise. About the size: They run a little large, but I normally wear a size 7, and bought a size 7. I have room for thick socks, and for my toes to move, which will help keep my blood flowing, keeping my feet warm. I really wanted the bark, but they were out in my size. Ah well.

GREAT BOOT BUT SO BULKY - These boots were waterproof and warm, but bulkier than I expected. I live in an area with a moderate amount of snow, nothing too extreme. I wanted something that would protect me from the environment and keep me from slipping, which they did. And yes, they're very comfortable and stylish. The only drawback was they were BULKY. If you want an everyday boot that doesn't make you look like you're scaling a mountain, then don't buy these because they're a bit too much, at least for my region. I would suggest the Timberland Canards - I purchased those as well. They were small and lightweight. They are a half size larger than marked.

Very warm, and cute, but too big looking. When I received these boots in the mail and opened the box, I thought they were my boyfriends boots instead! They're cute, comfy and warm, but are too bulky. The removable insert inside is very warm and comfortable, however, it causes the boot to appear (and feel) too big.

Caribou - If you are looking for a winter boot that keeps you warm, and are not so concerned with the look these are perfect. They are quite bulky and a bit stiff, but will wear in. They are true to size. If you're planning on being able to cover them up with a pantleg they are too bulky, but they are definitely warm and waterproof.

A little too bulky - These are a little wide and bulky. Definity true to size. It looks more like they are more for a man than woman.

The boots definitely run large by about half a size. At first they were stiff, uncomfortable, and much too large with one pair of thick boots socks. Walking uphill, my heels chafed; going downhill, my toes slid forward and jammed against the front. Wearing two pair of very thick boot socks (thickest I could find) made the boots fit correctly. After about three weeks of daily wear, the leather became softer. Since then, the boots have been very comfortable and keep my feet very warm and completely dry. They still aren't perfect; they're not tall enough for more than a few inches of snow, and they are heavy with stiff molded bottoms. Overall, though, they are the best buy in their price range if your goal is warm, dry feet.

A bit too wide - Free shipping and on my doorstep the next day wow. Anyway, I think these are really mens boots because they're very wide on my medium width foot. Anyway, had to order an 11 for my 10.5 foot since 10.5 is almost impossible to find. They run a bit undersized because the length is fine.

They felt very inflexible in the ankle and I couldn't walk naturally. They felt comfortable in the width, which is nice for snow boots in case you want to wear a warm sock. They're very heavy though. I'm honestly not sure how I'd wear them or what for. I wouldn't want to walk on them in deep snow. They feel like bricks. If there's no snow, I'd rather wear something more comfortable.

Extremely large, wide, heavy and clunky.