Customer Reviews SOREL Caribou™

I live in Alaska, so I understand that conditions here are tough, but I have only had these one winter season (which is not over for us yet!) and the rubber has completely cracked and separated around the top part of the boot. So there is a gap several inches wide exposing the insulated boot on the inside, and ensures my boot fills with snow and my foot is not protected. My main use was on dog walks on flat, snowy trails. Same thing happening on other boot; cracks around toes but not fully separated yet. Overall, poor quality with no longevity.

It did not keep my husbands feet as warm as advertised. Even with and extra liner in the sole. Very disappointed.

I really wanted to love these boots. At first they were great for everyday use. I tried hiking through the snow with them and it didn't take much time for the rubber to rip and the boot to become soaked. I had to stop wearing them out of fear of getting hypothermia.

My first pair of Sorels lasted 20 years so of course I purchased another pair when it finally came time. The second pair lasted only 2 winter seasons! The rubber cracked on both boots (and not on the bridge of the foot or an obvious wear spot). Sorel would not warranty-stand behind their product.

I've had these boots for 4 years, very light use each year. They were never my main boot, only used in special circumstances during winter. Just a couple of times each year. In that time, the rubber has cracked where the toe bends. Sorel's solution to the problem is to just buy a new pair of boots..... I don't trust them anymore, way too many reviews of this same exact problem happening.

It has been exactly 1 year and both of my boots have cracked on the upper rubber that covers your toes. I bought these boots to take to Colorado when I go snow boarding. Now I have to buy a new pair of boots before I go in January. I live in texas so it's not like they get much use.

I recently replaced my very old Sorels, and they were a great boot (light, warm and dry) for decades. Unfortunately the new Sorel Caribou boot I bought are not waterproof as advertised. Before the first use, I applied a waterproofing leather conditioner (recommended by the retailer), and although I've only used them three times, they leak at the seam. I was not in deep snow either, only 2-3 inches. Wet feet are not warm feet. Very disappointed and will try additional waterproofing or attempt to return the boots.

I also noticed this year one boot has cracks where the boot creases. The boots look brand new with moderate use but unfortunately one boot will leak now Poor quality rubber. Funny how the right boot is the only one that is cracked. I had a pair of different brand from 20 years ago they are still holding up after getting beat up. They have no tread left and that's all the wear someone could expect from a quality product.

After 4 seasons of light-to-moderate use the rubber developed cracks where the toe box creases on each boot. I can see other micro-cracks forming in other areas of the rubber. I expect much better quality from Sorrel. My similarly designed LLBean boots lasted for over 20 years without cracking. I chose the Sorrel's this time due to the heavier, better gripping soles, but it wasn't worth it.

disappointing quality! the rubber area on the TOP area of my toes simply cracked. Of course it's already out of warranty, but really should not happen after only 2 winters. the rest of the shoe is in great condition, so this really should not happen! this isn't even a seam or stitch - it is the top rubber that cracked open. I had other Sorels for so many years and was happy, too bad that quality for such a "rugged" shoe is oh so poor!

After about a year, worn about 18 times, the rubber section of the Caribou men's boots developed cracks in the area that bends when walking. The resultant hole is about 4" long. Several other reviews of your boots also cite this condition. (I received no incentive for this comment and am not interested in any sweepstakes or gift card.)

I purchased these boots after much research online for a few days. They are suppose to be rated for -40 degrees. I went snowmobiling in 20 degrees in Ohio and my feet were the only thing on me frozen. I also just wore them around one day in and out of the car/house and my feet are cold! very disappointed.

Bought this boot 3 years ago. I wear it to walk the dogs in the snow maybe 2 hours 3 or 4 times a week during winter months. This year the rubber is cracking and not reparable per the shoe repair shop. I thought the boots were great because they kept my feet warm and dry. They look like new with hardly any wear EXCEPT the cracks in the rubber! I am so disappointed.

I have had Sorel boots for years. My father-in-law, a retired cop gave me a pair of well worn originals with new liners that lasted me another 15 years in upstate New York. I liked them so much that 3 years ago I bought a pair of Black Caribou to use for dressier occasions. This year with the advent of winter I wore my boots only to discover a leaking boot. I got only two years of moderate use before I need to replace them. Today I checked the warranty and see I am out of luck. 1 year warranty I am like many people here. Disappointed by the drop in quality. I will not be buying Sorels again.

Up until this past week I really enjoyed the look and feel of my Sorel boots. This was to be the 4th winter wearing them here in NJ, so usage has been light. Needless to say, they are not going to see winter #4 because the sole detached from the rubber upper on the left boot. So my otherwise near mint condition boots are useless. I had lived in Ottawa, ON in the late 90's and had a pair that I left for a friend living there when I moved back south... wouldn't you know it, he is still wears them to this day. Obviously I can't return 4 year old boots but they should last much more than 4 years. Is there any way to get these repaired? From what I see online they are good for the garbage. What a shame.

I have owned Sorel Caribou's for over 30 years. They are comfortable and warm. The problem is in the longevity. My first pair lasted 14 years. My second pair lasted 14 years. 4 years ago I bought my 3rd pair. Lasted 2 years before the rubber started splitting. I bought my 4th pair during the winter of 2012 (Thought I would give it one more shot). They are now starting to split in the rubber also. Two years after purchase. I give up. No more Sorel Caribou's for me. Quality of materials or quality control has failed me.

Have always had high regards for Sorel boots...until now. I started out loving these boots, but after only a year and a half the rubber has begun cracking at the flex points. Certainly not the same boots I grew up with that seemed to last a lifetime!

Bitterly disappointed. This is my 2nd pair of Sorel boots and I will NEVER buy Sorel again. If you are looking for light use boots for snow shoveling, grocery store trips, snowmobiling or use that doesn't require much walking this is you boot but if you want an every day, on the farm, live in them 9 hours a day don't buy this boot. The rubber has cracked on both boots from walking and now lets the wet in. The liners wear made with such a small opening it was almost impossible to get your foot in without cutting into the felt and I have a size 7, narrow foot. This boot is in it's second winter which equates to about 6 months of solid wear in it's lifetime. From Sorel I expected more but would hazard a guess that these boots are made overseas and do not have the same qualities that Sorel was originally known for. My first pair of Sorel Caribou boots lasted 9 winters and only the tread wore out. I would suggest Sorel look into the quality of it's production before they lose another customer due to poor workmanship.

I have had a pair of Sorel boots for 12 years and at Christmas I bought a new pair of Women's Caribou boots - They do not protect your feet at all in cold weather - something is very wrong with this version and I am horrified that for the price I am stuck with boots that are a SERIOUS DANGER TO MY TOES! The upper section is cozy but the foot part is useless - where the stitching is,above the toe area, you actually feel the chill penetrating - Really disappointing as they look great but my toes tell another story - and I had woollen socks on! I had to come back and put on my old Merrils - Not a happy customer at all.

I oredered these shoes after reading all of the good reviews on this brand. I never had this brand of shoes before. When I recieved them, they were great. They looked great and kept my feet warm in the cold. However, when it came time for the true test in the snow, these boots LEAKED. I wore them in the snow of 4-5 inches and within minutes water started seeping through and my feet wet. Do not get for these shoes if you intend to keep your feet dry and warm in the snow. Maybe in the cold yea, but not the snow. Wish i didn't spent the $140 on these shoes and went with another brand.