Customer Reviews SOREL Caribou™
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69%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
15%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
5%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
5%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
6%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
59%"Felt true to size"
81%"Felt true to width"
68%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Unfortunately these boots where too bulky and heavy. They were too large also. I ordered in a size 9 for my son, and I had to return them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I love Sorels, but these things are like wearing cement shoes and they're really big and heavy. I wear a 10, and my feet slid around in these boots like mad.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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
Andrew,
1 found this review helpful.
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.
AL22,
1 found this review helpful.
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.
Disappointed I,
1 found this review helpful.
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.
Ben,
1 found this review helpful.
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.
STL,
1 found this review helpful.
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.
AB,
1 found this review helpful.
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!
YukonerNicky,
1 found this review helpful.
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.
Alaskapursuit,
1 found this review helpful.
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.
Newboots,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I ordered this boot for my husband, who has worn sorels for years. the first pair we received had a bubble in the lining under the wool liner which he said was very uncomfortable and could feel it with every step. so I sent them back..The second pair/same exact style, also has a bubble in the lining of boot. He is not satisfied considering the cost of this boot. the quality/workmanship is not the same quality as in the past
Jojo11,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I must have bought/received an inferior pair last year. I walked around on snow in 30F weather for 40 min and my feet (in a pair of wool socks) went cold and numb despite the legendary felt insoles/padding. I tried it again the next day with 2 pairs of wool socks on, same problem. I doubt they should be rated -40F. I have had other snow boots (lined with shearling) that kept me warmer in the snow. My husband's Caribous did not have this problem. I don't know why mine weren't reliable.
Zumy,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I purchased a pair of these boots with the intention of wearing them for years with maybe a few new liners to keep them fresh. Well after about 4 months the right boot started to make a clicking sound when I walk, if I was in a store people would stare at me because it sounded like I have a peg leg. Now this season(13months later) my feet are freezing, my right boot liner was even frozen to the bottom of the boot when I tried to pull it out to put on my boot dryer. Today I noticed why I was having these issues, the sole has separated by my big toe on the right boot. I guess I should have looked at them closer while they were still under warranty? But, for the price of these things I didn't expect them to come apart in just a few months of actual use. I guess I'll be shopping other brands for now and would only buy another pair of these Sorel's if I can find them on a real good sale. I loved these boots but I cannot afford to buy a new pair every season.
MrColdfeet,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I used to be a tremendous fan of Sorel, particularly the formerly tried and true Caribou. All through the 80s and 90s these were fantastic. But now, the rubber they use is garbage. It cracks in the first 6 weeks! I've gone through two pair in two seasons. The soles aren't even warn, but the sides have pulled away from the Uppers and the flex points (where your toes hit your foot, where they bend in each step) simply crack open! Terrible.
The uppers are still great, the design is great, the self cleaning soles work beautifully, the liners are fine, but the Rubber is horrid. Surly they still know what their original recipe for rubber was... why not go back to that? How simple would that be? But for what ever reason, they are allowing their flag ship boot to become worthless.
Buy something else.
SomeHick,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I thought the removable inserts were a good idea: when the interior wears out of a boot, it's done, even if the rest of the boot is ok, so this seemed like a way to add serious longevity to the boot...except that the boot wore out, first! By my second winter, the rubber cracked right through where the toe box bends. Sorel has a 1-year warrantee, but I only wear these during the winter--so I only got six months of wear out of these boots and the warrantee won't cover it. $140 MSRP should buy more than six months of wear! Also, they're very comfortable to just stand around in (like, for example, I do when I'm ice fishing), but they have an uncomfortable balance to them--they don't seem to stick to and move with my feet, giving me the constant sensation that I'm pulling my foot out of mud or walking with a ball and chain. I have very wide feet and, at size 13, rarely find shoes that fit at all. These were plenty wide, despite not having the wide designation--although I would add that they seem, overall, way too big, even with cushy winter socks on.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
ok. I have always loved the caribou boots but the last two pairs I have had lasted only one year before the rubber cracked. I live in montana where the winters tend to be cold and long so I wear the boots a lot but I am thinking they should last longer than one year. I see this comment a lot so it is obvious there is a problem. I want to like them but the cracking rubber just won't let me.
Db,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I purchased these boots in November 2021 and I wore them through the remainder of winter with no problem. This most recent winter the rubber began cracking at the bend points of the boot and because I have owned them for 16 months there is nothing that can be done. Would not recommend unless you are wanting to replace them every year/every other year.
Domo2020,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
1st pair lasted 15 years
Not as comfortable as 1st pair the sole is different and you can feel the rubber bumps when you walk
Worker,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
Soles delaminated after 30 times worn. Unacceptable for this price point.
Wrlance53,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
Returns cost money and shipping (even expedited) takes forever. Buy from somewhere else!
PS. They sure don't make them the way they used to...
Mike,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
Used less then 5 times, rubber upper became unglued from base and split down to the toe. Very disappointing at this price point, I have another pair of everyday boots that have zero issues. Bought these to shovel the driveway or go sledding on the handful of times we get snow each year. Being they are over a year old no warranty.
Chris,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
A few years ago I decided it was time to retire my Sorel's I had since I was 10-12 or 25ish years. Bought these. Use only to walk from house or work to the car and back. Occasionally for walks. Nothing as crazy as when I was young and played in the snow for hours on end. After 1 season, maybe less, the sole started to wear through on the inside so it is just the empty squares (I bought some liners in so I couldn't feel pattern of the soles and make it it so I could continue using). Beginning of this winter season (start of 4th winter of wearing these) found a crack in the top of the foot area so if the liner gets wet when snow touches the boot. Bought flex seal so I can continue wearing them the rest of this winter. The quality of Sorel seems to have gone down hill. Maybe sorels are now a fashion line instead of a real quality outdoor boot. Will be researching other brands. And I used to recommend Sorel's to anyone looking for a good quality winter boot
Theath19,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Stop. Do not buy. Unless you like soggy feet, then go for it.
Sorel used to stand for some decent quality. These boots leaked from day one. I assumed it was me letting snow in when I walked. But it wasn’t. I did some testing this winter and sure enough they were soggy when I put them on in the morning.
I will never buy another pair of sorels. I appreciate Zappos for giving me a partial credit since I was past the return period.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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You may get some use out of the boots for a while, if you're lucky. Two of the leather loops that hold the shoestring's metal rings broke quickly after tightening the boot. I've read reviews by other victims of the new Caribou. Terrible sewing. By the time the boots break, it will probably be too late to return them. Zappos shouldn't be selling these (probably foreign-made) poorly-made boots. Very sad. Not like the old Sorels.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.