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
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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tight on the top of your foot and in toe area but heal portion overly wide
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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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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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
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
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
Purchased the Sorel Men's Caribou boot based upon past Sorel performance. This boot does an adequate job as winter snow boots go.
As an EMS provider in snowmobile rescue I depend on my equipment to get the job done. When active and moving about this boot does what it's supposed to do; if I'm stationary (ie-waiting on scene) my feet start to get cold. I will make modifications in regards to the liner and insole to address this issue.
Yooper,
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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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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I bought these for trips to snowy areas, Massachuchets and Colorado. They did the job, but I would not recommend this style for others. I found the boot to be very heavy and hard to tie tightly. Additionally, it fit great everywhere except the toe are. It narrows greatly at the toes in the inside liner. Had the liner been a touch larger in the toe area, the boot would fit great. It was however great at keeping my feet dry!
Kwal,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I just bought my second pair so I have no idea how this pair will do. The last pair were great and lasted 7 years. Unfortunately, the evaluation is requested even before it has adequately snowed here. Whoever is sending out the requests for reviews needs to take a look at the weather and send out the request for reviews after adequate weather has taken place to confirm the quality. It's stupid to write a review of an untested product, and that's what the review program is asking of me.
Dr. D,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SorelIncentivized Review
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This seems to be great for really snowy winters. They're very insulated with a thick sole that will protect feet from the ground but be prepared to lug around a very heavy boot. It's incredibly heavy but I guess that's necessary to be effective. I didn't keep them as I don't think that's necessary for NY but if you live someplace north these would be great
Mazny,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SorelIncentivized Review
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These boots are absolutely gigantic. They not only run large in sizing, but are also just big and bulky. I ended up returning them due to sizing, but even if they had fit, I would not have kept them.
Dapo,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I purchased these to have a boot to wear in the cold weather in Minnesota and for the Iowa snows. These boots fit large and made my size 8.5 feet look like a mens 11. They were very warm, but felt heavy and too large to walk properly in. I ended up exchanging them for a 1964 PAC 2 which are the warmth I was looking for along with the size.
Megz03,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
The boots were comfortable however mine were too large and therefore had to be returned. Other than the fit too large, which I now know I have to go to a retail store to try on, they would have been perfect. The style of the caribou was super cute, stylish and very warm. Once I try on at a store I'm sure these boots will last a VERY long time.
Mel38,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I live in New York, and I needed something that was really good for the snow, but I have to say while these are such great boots and I'm sure would be amazing in areas where you get tons of snow all the time, they are just way too heavy and bulky. I would recommend for those who are looking to wear something that will keep them warm and still be able to function (I commute daily on the train, the bus, and walk a lot), stay away from these. I just ordered the Winter Fancy boots so hopefully those will be great for day to day and snow as well :)
In terms of fit, I'm usually an 8.5-9, I sized down to an 8 and it fit perfectly.
Batul,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I live in New York, and I needed something that was really good for the snow, but I have to say while these are such great boots and I'm sure would be amazing in areas where you get tons of snow all the time, they are just way too heavy and bulky. I would recommend for those who are looking to wear something that will keep them warm and still be able to function (I commute daily on the train, the bus, and walk a lot), stay away from these. I just ordered the Winter Fancy boots so hopefully those will be great for day to day and snow as well :)
In terms of fit, I'm usually an 8.5-9, I sized down to an 8 and it fit perfectly.
Batul,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SorelIncentivized Review
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I loved these boots the minute I seen them- I ordered the shale gray- I was very disappointed when they arrived- I was so excited tried on immediately and these boots are HUGE and HEAVY. I am normally a 9-10 depending on the style of the shoe and i ordered a 9 in these and they are just way to big and bulky. I literally feel like a man. Is there a way of returning somehow-I did order online and i love them i just need a smaller size :(
LAURAPIP,
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