Customer Reviews SOREL Caribou™
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67%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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7%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
52%"Felt true to size"
71%"Felt true to width"
74%"Moderate arch support"
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Runs a bit small. Not very comfortable - had an older version for many years that was much more comfortable. Returning
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I wanted to love these boots, they were stylish and had such great reviews. I don't know if it's the pair I got, or how they all are, but the shaft of the boot had zero flexibility or give in it. When I would walk, they would not move at all, so that the back of the shaft was digging into my calf on every step. Bit hard to explain but I wouldn't have been able to walk more than 10 feet in them at any given time. Had to return.
I'd also recommend:
Ugg
Pam, Zappos Customer,
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I bought an 8 and wear a 7.5 but even with no socks it was too small.
Laura, Zappos Customer,
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These boots fit well and seem super good quality. Some of the other reviewers noted the weight of this boot, and I've never even noticed the weight of boots or shoes, so I didn't think much of it. However, I immediately noticed their weight once I tried them on and walked around the house in them. (it reminded me of ski boot weight!) I had to go outside so I changed to my old Sorel boots (similar style only taller and 10+ years old) - and whoa! My old ones were a fraction of the weight of the new Sorel boots. I'm returning them and opting for the Sorel Carnival boot which seems more in line with the style (and hopefully weight) of my old Sorel boots. I do wish the Carnival had a leather upper, though.
Amy, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Too small
Lee, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I live and work in the snow so these boots are essential, however they are replacing my previous pair which did not last as long as they should have. Make them more durable, please.
Lorrie P,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
Bottom part of boot not thick as it appears. You can feel the ground through the boot
Tee,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
The boots run to small, I read on the Website to size down a full size and I only did it 1/2 a size, but they were to small. There are also very heavy.
Escarlin,
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I bought my last pair of women's Sorel Caribous 30+ years ago and they just now finally gave up the ghost. I bought a half size up to be safe and the new ones match the length of the old ones exactly. Now if I could only get them on and off without a struggle, with or without socks. My average, medium-width foot could barely get past the leather ankle area, even with the shoelaces removed. I really had to force it. Once I got them on, they fit fine, but it was ridiculously difficult to get them back off. I compared the old ones to the new and even accounting for the old leather stretching over the years, the width difference at the ankles was very noticeable. I so want a replacement pair of Caribous! Maybe I'll see if the men's version is the equivalent width to the 30-year-old women's version.
TJ, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Bought my size, 10, and a 10.5. The 10 was too short and the 10.5 was too big (more like 11+). Wondered if it where a man's sizing because of the width. Kept the 10.5, will try it w/ thick socks. The shoes look very cute on and are very warm.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
Ultimately I ended up returning these. The boot is bulky, heavy and stiff. It is difficult to get the tongue to sit flush . I never got the tongue on the right shoe to not bunch up and put pressure on the shin. This looks like quality leather and build; however the boot is really stiff and heavy. I like the looks of the boot and I am sure they are warm, but I could not wear these for an extended time. I wore them around the house a couple of times to give them a fair shot and really wanted to keep them, but they are just a really uncomfortable shoe and I ended up returning them. I was surprised given all the rave reviews and recommendations of this boot that can be found on the internet. I also ordered a size 7 as I could not find my normal size of 6.5 and the fit was weird. Should have felt large, but even with thin socks felt narrow. Lengthwise despite being a larger size felt like it was the right size, so my guess is these run really small. I love Sorel, but this is my second failure trying to find a good winter boot from Sorel. The last boot I sized up 1.5 sizes to get it to fit my foot, but by doing so, there was a huge gap in the ankle.
Thesheebs,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Ordered my normal size, but these feel huge compared to my original SOREL Caribou boots, which I wore out over 30 years. The half size smaller was too small.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
Boot is high quality as usual but seems to run very small. I have several pairs of Sorel boots in 7.5 but in these I have already bought and returned both a 7.5 and an 8 because they were both too small
Kayla,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I was impressed with the warm lining and burly sole of these boots, but the stiffness of the boot irritated my ankles when I tried them on, so I returned them. I typically wear a size 7 shoe and got these in a 6.5 after trying them on in-store. The 6.5 was a little big... in just the right way for a boot like this that I'd wear with thick socks.
SL,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Sorel is very high quality. I'm returning as they're much smaller than my old pair. (Maybe former pair was a mens?) ALSO there was a pair of (opened) socks, one stuffed in each boot, which was a little creepy.....
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Fit and size were great for my wide feet. However, I had to return because they weigh a ton! I couldn't imagine wearing them snowshoeing or doing any other outside snow sports. Just wearing them in the house felt like I had uber heavy weights on. My legs honestly felt tired just walking up and down stairs in my house. Never had that issue with snow boots before. So, although they are obviously very solid, warm boots, I had to return because of the weight of them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
These boots were very snug and warm and so comfortable, but even though I ordered down a half size to a 7 1/2, they made my feet look enormous! I felt like I was wearing giant man boots! I decided to return for the more feminine looking Joan of Arctics.
Amy B,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
The boot are quality. However, they are very heavy! They are difficult to remove, even when places are loosened. The toe area is wide and clunky, pressing both the gas and brake pedal in my car at the same time! I now have to hold my right boot at certain angles to engage only the gas or brake pedals. I wish the boots were generally more comfortable and they cannot be returned.
Rose,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
They are warm and comfortable. However, they are not very slimming; very chunky.
DW,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
Purchased 9 which I wear, purchased online and never wore sorel before. Very heavy, wide and run big should have went with 8 1/2.
Mary,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
These boots are too heavy and bulky for what I was looking for. They are very warm! I'll be returning
Nic386,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I recently bought a new pair of Caribou boots (my old ones lasted for almost 20 years!!). I bought the same size and so far they are much narrower than my old pair. I hope they break-in with more use.
Craig,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
These boots are very slippery slipped so many times while getting of the train they are warm and kept my feet dry in the snow and rain i just wish it had better grips had to buy a different brand of boots
Janet718,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
These boots look very cute and keep my feet warm. I live where there is snow for most of the winter, so I usually just throw on my boots to run to the store, etc. They are really not that comfortable to walk around in. They rub against my calf and it just feels awkward and clunky.
Jessoc,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I really want to love these shoes. I feel like I am the only person that has sizing issues? I ordered 2 pairs: my size and a half size down and I'm swimming in them. Hoping the 3rd pair fit correctly.
Kaelei,
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