Customer Reviews SOREL Caribou

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!

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!

I have had these boot for about 3-4 years. I only really wear them during snowy days, so I estimate I have worn them about 20 times and now there is a 1.5 inch crack on the rubber near the big toe. The crack goes through and, of course, render the boots not waterproof and pretty worthless. I really have not worn these boots enough for this problem to happen. Reading other reviews this seems to be an issue with many others too.

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.

After using for one season the sole was detached from the shoe. They were not heavily used - mostly for running errands around town. Poor investment..

These are HUGE. I wear a women's size 10 and own 5+ other pairs of Sorel boots/shoes in various styles, which all fit fairly true to size. I know these are meant to be a little roomy to fit warm socks, but even with 2 pairs of socks, my feet don't fill them out, and they are so heavy they are uncomfortable to walk in. I wore them once in a bad snowstorm shortly after purchase because I didn't have any other suitable shoes for the snow, and haven't worn them since (in more than a year) - but felt like I couldn't return them since they were worn. Super bummer, because I love the brand, but this purchase was a big waste of money. My roommate who wears a size 7 also bought them a size down and even hers are too clunky so she doesn't wear them either.

I was very disappointed that I was unable to use the pair of Caribou boots that I had ordered & received late last year. I saw that my left foot had been prevented to begin to squeeze into the left boot, I think because of that boot's tongue being stuck together so securely with glue (?) by nearly a length of two inches, to one side of that inner boot or its lining. I don't recall which one, at this time when I am writing these words, now.

Great quality boot, but only for 3 years with around 14 days use per year. Rubber around top of foot now cracking and allowing cold air,snow and water to enter. Tread is near pristine, with minimal amount of use. 1 year warranty for a premium product with premium price is very poor.

Boots came with a inch and a half hole between the sole and boot bottom.

I purchased these boots believing they would kept me feet warm. But after playing in the snow for about two hours my feet was freezing. I live in North Carolina so you know our weather does not get real low. Very disappointed in these boots.

I purchased these boots believing they would kept me feet warm. But after playing in the snow for about two hours my feet was freezing. I live in North Carolina so you know our weather does not get real low. Very disappointed in these boots.

My feet measure 26cm, which according to the size guide and the fact that reviewers rated these boots "true to size", means I should have ordered a size 9. I decided to order a size 8.5, since some reviews suggested going down a half size. There is at least an inch between my toes and the end of the boot, even with heavy wool socks on. They are extremely wide, and there is a lot of room between the top of my foot and the boot. They look like they're designed for men. Customer service suggested I order a size 7 (two whole sizes down from my measured size), but I'm not willing to risk the cost of return shipping again. I don't even think a smaller size would fix the sizing issues with these boots.

Normally I take size 7. They fit small and tight. I returned this boots and they charged me expensive shipping fee. Make sure order bigger size!

Hope these are better than the previous three pairs I have had to return every year for the past three years. Boots tend to crack at flex points of foot after wearing for a couple months.

I have had several pair of Sorel Boots from the Conquest to the Caribou, Conquest is Ok but the Caribou is very poor quality in respect to leakage. Now I would figure once you hit the height of the leather in wet conditions you would get possible leaking but on 2 pairs I have had the soles split and leak. No excuse for this, better product out there.

The stories about pianful blisters around the ankle, frozen feet in temperatures under 0 celcius (let alone snow!!) and leaking are all true. I don't think my feet have ever had to suffer this much. The quality is absolutely disgusting and I am very disappointed!!!

The tag on the boots rated them to -41. I as skeptical but bought them anyway. I do some outside work through the winter and used them on a day when it was 20 degrees. My feet got cold. I returned them

I am a plumber in colorado. They do not keep warm. They cracked the rubber the first winter I had them. Happened to my wife's boots twice. Good fit and comfortable other wise. Great if you live in a place where you don't have to worry about the weather elements or you just want to be stylish with poor quality boots.

Loved these boots! Thought they would be with me for years down the road... referred to them as "My Sorels", as if they were close friends... 14 months later the rubber dry rotted. A common theme I saw in reviews.., with only a 12 month warranty...? :( its just not fair.

I have been wearing Sorel's since I was 13. I wore those first boots from 13-39. I was in the Scouts, and wore them a lot when I was younger. The only reason I retired those boots was because the leather was breaking down a little (only a little). I saw these boots and I had to have them. I got the black on black version. I loved them. They look beautiful. They are warm, comfortable, and dry. In about 1.5 years of light use, the rubber cracked. And by light use, I used them to snow blow my driveway a hand full of times and I took a couple of walks in the park. They cracked so bad I can put my whole finger through the hole. I am so disappointed! Others have said the same thing. I would not buy Sorel's again until they address the issue. I don't except them to last 25 years, but I do except them to last a long time. There is no reason that quality boots shouldn't last a long time.

Buyer beware!!! The rubber is of poor quality and will crack after minimal use. Poor quality and not worth the wet feet later. I use to be a Sorel believer. I can't stand beside or "in" these boots anymore.

I thought for the price I was getting a quality product. I was expecting a warm, durable boot. I was surprised after 1.5 years of very light use(maybe worn 20 times in normal snowy conditions) the rubber began cracking on both boots in the same spot. I will try to exchange them or get them fixed, but I will never buy a pair of sorel boots again. They are pretty warm, but obviously poor quality overall. They are not made to last.

I order the boots twice because the boots wear to big. I had to paid twice to return the boots and even paid addictonal for next day. Boots still did not fit.