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2,108 total reviews
SOREL Caribou™

Review Breakdown:

67%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

15%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

7%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

5%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

6%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

52%"Felt true to size"

71%"Felt true to width"

74%"Moderate arch support"

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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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These shoes are very stiff. I've worn them multiple times hoping they would loosen up, but they haven't so my ankles hurt when I wear them. There is ZERO arch support which I thought wouldn't be a big deal since I have flat feet, but it does cause discomfort. I really wish I could return them since they were so pricey and I don't like them, but I've worn them outside multiple times already so I'm past the point of being able to return them. They aren't awful if worn for a short period of time, but if you'll be moving for more than 5 minutes, they're terrible.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I purchased these while my friend purchased them in the nylon version in the same size. These were much wider and less flattering. Very warm but very wide, could easily be a men's boot.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
Boots look nice, but do not keep the feet warm. Pretty disappointed overall. Had them for 2 years and can't be outside for more than 10 minutes with them. Temp sits single digits to 30F
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I wear a 7w (platypus feet). tried these in a 7.5 and an 8 with heavy socks. They squeezed my toes and were even painful just to try on. Obviously if they hurt when I try them on, they’re not going to get better. Too bad. I hear these are the best. But I won’t get to try them in the snow.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I used your fit guide and rather than sizing down I ordered exact size as I like to wear heavy socks. My foot measurement was 11 so based on your guide I should have ordered 10.5. I ordered 11 and really wished I had ordered a 11.5. The 11 works with athletic socks but now way would they fit with heavy socks. I have yet to wear them as our winter is really mild.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
Stunned with the quality of these boots. I have only ever gotten sorel shoes living in the Midwest and these feel cheap, sound cheap and are quite uncomfortable. The way the shoe is designed dogs into my Achilles and make it really tough to walk longer distances.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Fit was a tad smaller for size 11 foot; making wearing thicker thermal socks slightly uncomfortable. Very heavy boot as well; so made for not so easy treking. style ok-not as flattering once it got to size 11 in my opinion
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I bought the Caribou in gray about 9 years ago and only have worn them maybe 10 times. I live in Minnesota, so I thought these would be great to wear during the winter. The reason I don't use them as often as I would love to, is because they are too dang difficult to get on and off my feet. The felt liner is snug, yes I understand that, but the problem is the actual boot itself. The opening is too small and the material is too stiff. It almost feels as if I might break my ankles trying to get the boots onto my feet. Once I do, they are heavy and clunky, which is great for slushy ice walks. But if you plan to be driving or doing a lot of walking, maybe try something else. I really wished these would have worked out in my favor, but I'll be searching for something more easy to wear.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
Husband bought this boot round a year ago, works outside shoveling and plowing, and after just a few months of wear, the sole of one boot separated from the boot and he had to have it repaired. Now with less than a month of shoveling again, he has to have the OTHER boots sole reattached to the boot! Back in the day, we NEVER had issues with our Sorels, never needing repair, and wearing them for YEARS; I am SO disappointed in Sorel current quality, and will not purchase ever again...
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
Boots are narrow around the toes, clunky and not feminine at all. Look like men's boots. Returned.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I'm surprised by the general consensus that these boots are true to size. Also surprised that the website instructs you to order your normal size. If you click on sizing it says to size down if you're inbetween sizes, which i would not consider the case for me. I wear 12 or 13s. I got these in 12s and they are too big. Other than the size the boots seem great. 2 stars for bad sizing and bad sizing instructions on the site.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
To be totally honest, I bought these in hopes that they would be the warmest boot that I have ever worn. I am sorry to report that my feet have in fact been cold in these boots multiple times.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I just replaced my 25 yr old Sorels... I am soo disappointed with my new Sorels... the liners in the new ones are so flimsy, not even close to being as thick & warm as my old liners. Smh... everything made nowadays is cheap crap.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I bought these at the end of last season, and just wore them on a very cold and windy day. My feet are freezing, and the temps were nowhere near the "-40" they advertise--more like 15-degree wind chill. I wear thick wool socks; the rubber just isn't insulated at all. It's like going out in rain boots, for goodness' sake! I had Sorels that lasted me over 20 years, but these are another quality altogether, what a shame. The previous boots weren't even high-end, like these are, but Sorel doesn't sell that style anymore. The rubber was different; this really is rain-boot rubber.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I love these boots, and having known and worn Sorels when we could afford them, they were so warm. I thought for the cost they would be warm. My feet are cold after a few minutes outside. Even with 2 pairs of warm socks. Rather unfortunate. I'm not certain what the rating is, but after -10 my toes are freezing!
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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My feet are freezing in these and I'm standing in my yard at 30° F in late November with a light dusting of snow. I'm wearing wool socks and the cold is just getting through them like I'm wearing common hiking boots. I have no idea why. Maybe I have a faulty pair? They are huge, hard to move in, heavy, and barely warmer than my keens hiking boots. All I can say positive is that they're sturdy and water proof. I'm going to have to get new boots unfortunately. This was a massive waste of money.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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The boot looks good although the overlap of the rubber seams on the lower part of the shoe looked like water could potentially get in over time. The boots are otherwise beautiful. Nice leather, sturdy feeling rubber soles. Returning only because the sizing is incredibly off. I wear a true 6.5. The reviews are mixed with some saying to size down. I decided not to and now I see I am going to have to size up. What a hassle!
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
Not satisfied. Used in Alaska. Temperatures around 25-30F and they couldn't keep my feet warm.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
The shoe is extremely bulky and heavy and not true to size. I ordered my size and it was felt like a whole size too big.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
They are very big I would order a size and half from your normal shoe's. Definitely not as comfortable as the old pair I use to have. Lots of reviews say the rubber cracks with in a year. I believe it now that I have been wearing them. Probably won't buy ever again.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
At the start of the second snow season, the rubber cracked on both sides of the sole leaking snow and water into the boot. That was a suprise, to say the least. I've repaired them several times, but they simply crack wherever the rubber flexes. I realize these aren't the most expensive boots, but all the way up through the 1990's these were the known as the best, longest lasting winter boots available. I thought these were still made in Canada, they are not. Time to start researching a different boot.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I bought these boots and as soon as I tried them on I knew there was no way I could walk comfortably in them. They are heavy and clunky. It felt like I was walking around in clown shoes filled with bricks. They seem to be made well and seem like they'd be able to withstand tough winters, but I couldn't see myself wearing these in public without being embarrassed of how huge they are.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I love Sorel boots and I should have listened to my gut and returned or exchanged these right away. They are so masculine and look oversized on my feet. I am a size 9 1/2. The insert falls out of both boots every single time I take them off which is really annoying. For the price, not worth it. Wish I picked a different pair. The quality of material seems good though.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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While these are more than warm enough for cold weather, they are hard to walk in as there isn’t much flexibility in the sole. Very clunky. I work at a large teaching hospital and have to hoof it in every day about 8 city blocks in very cold winter weather from the parking structure to my unit....they are not distance friendly at all. But I returned these mostly because, after a beautiful snowfall the night before, I was about to take my pup out the next morning and realized the snow was much higher than these boots- we only got about 5 inches of snow yet had I trudged outside in these, I would’ve gotten snow inside the boots as there isn’t a tight seal even with the tie on top. Way too low to be a good snow boot. Needs an additional 6 inches to be good for Wisconsin winters. Went with the North Face Shellista IV Tall and they are amazingly warm and tall enough!!
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Disappointed with these boots. Loved the styling in the picture but in real life they are so clunky! They look several sizes bigger on the outside than they actually are. I ordered a size 8.5 and they fit true to size but from the outside they made my foot look like a mans size 11. So heavy and clunky!
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