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Sorel Caribou Boots - Men's
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Sorel Caribou Boots - Men's

Item # 674940

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These winter classics provide legendary warmth and protection in cold, snowy conditions.

  • Four-layer 9mm ThermoPlus™ felt liners insulate to -40 ° F and are removable for easy drying
  • Waterproofed Nubuck leather uppers are triple-stitched to handcrafted waterproof rubber bottoms for long-lasting wear
  • Warm acrylic fleece pile collars help keep snow and debris out of boots
  • Aerotrac™ rubber lug outsoles help you negotiate snow and slush with confidence

Temperature ratings are approximate based on high activity levels and can be affected by many conditions, including weather, wearer's activity level, fitness, metabolism, perspiration, circulation, exposure time, clothing and cold sensitivity.
Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 10.

Imported.

Item 674940

Sorel Caribou Boots - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

StylePac
CutHigh
WaterproofYes
Comfort range-40 degrees Fahrenheit
UpperNubuck leather
InsulationPolypropylene/foil/polyester/viscose
MidsoleRubber
OutsoleRubber
Boot height10 inches
Average weight5 pounds
GenderMen's

Sorel Caribou Boots - Men's Customer Reviews

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Sorel Caribou Boots - Men's
 
3.1

(based on 22 reviews)

64%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (13)
  • Great traction (12)
  • Easy entry & exit (7)
  • Warm (7)
  • Waterproof (7)

Cons

  • Heavy (9)
  • Not warm (4)
  • Not waterproof (3)

Best Uses

  • Cold weather (14)
  • Snow (9)
  • Wet conditions (5)
  • Slippery terrain (3)
  • Wet weather (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual adventurer (13), Avid adventurer (8)
  • Gear Usage:
  • Cold weather living (9), Winter sports (5)

Reviewed by 22 customers

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Sep

24

2008

(18 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Older was much, much better!

By North Idaho Gal

from Bonners Ferry, Idaho

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

    Cons

    • Fit is not the same
    • Quality gone downhill

    Best Uses

    • Every day during winter
    • Heavy Snow

    Comments about Sorel Caribou Boots - Men's:

    We live in North Idaho where you rely on a good pair of snow boots all winter long! Our older Caribou Sorels were made in Canada & have been fantastic boots for over 12 years. When we needed to finally get some new Sorels last year, we were so disappointed to find they are no longer made in Canada but currently made overseas. Since we knew & respected that Sorel name & reputation, we tried them anyway. Big disappointment! The fit & quality is no longer there. Please note that most of the good reviews about these boots have been from folks that also owned the older boots from Canada! The newer boots from overseas are not getting the good reviews! They won't get a good review from us either because they do not hold up like our old ones did. The soles on my boyfriends are already worn & even the lining is about in need of replacement & that's only after 1 season! Mine are not much better. They are not as wide as they used to be, so I can't wear my super thick socks with them anymore. My boyfriend, who has very wide feet, was disappointed with the fit of his new boots right from the start! Compared to our old Caribou Sorels from 12 years ago, these things are just junk, not worth the hefty price anymore! Sorry Sorel, but we will just have to try another manufacture as these boots are not going to suffice for the coming winter, & that is such a shame!

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Sizing:
    • Feels half size too small

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (18 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

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    Feb

    21

    2008

    (14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Bad boot bad company

    By MrPulldown

    from Lake Tahoe, Ca

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Non-slip sole

    Cons

    • Bad Fit
    • Heavy
    • Leaks water
    • Not Water Resistant
    • Rubber cracks

    Best Uses

      Comments about Sorel Caribou Boots - Men's:

      Like the others said not the same company or boot. Sorel is actually Columbia Sportwear now. I bought a pair a few years ago thinking that it is the lengendary winter pac boot. The ones people report of wearing for over ten years with great results. But the quality is no longer there. And the customer service isn't either. First off the boots are ill fitting, big and floppy. Do not expect to hike in them. They are best suited for sitting around. After two and a half winters (that's like 10 months) the lower rubber section developed large cracks in both boots. [...] When I mailed my boots back to Sorel, Columbia Sportswear sent them back: SOL buddy our warrant is only one year, even though our product was obivously defective. If looking for a good winter boot I would look at one made by the North Face boots, or Kamik. Even cheap drug store ones would serve you better. At least if those "brake" you are only out 20 bucks.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels full size too big
      • Width:
      • Feels too wide

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

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      Dec

      17

      2007

      (13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      new boots not the same

      By stihlleifblower

      from Cold and Snowy Wisconsin

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

        Cons

        • Not Water Resistant

        Best Uses

          Comments about Sorel Caribou Boots - Men's:

          Had these 2 years now and just this year water seams to be entering the boot. After being outside for short periods boot liner is wet on the bottom and cold. These are not the boots of 10+ years ago when they were made in Canada. I also had a pair that lasted 10 years. good stuff. New ones are made over seas and i think the quailty has went down

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jan

          1

          2008

          (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          NOT the boots they once were

          By Maricaibo

          from Northern Washington state

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

            Cons

            • WAAY too smallnarrow

            Best Uses

              Comments about Sorel Caribou Boots - Men's:

              These are NOT the same boots as when they were made in Canada- [...]. Ordered a full size and 1/2 size over to try to get a fit- nope. Such a shame. Once were great boots.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels half size too small
              • Width:
              • Feels too narrow

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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              Dec

              18

              2008

              (10 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

               
              1.0

              Do NOT Buy these for Arctic Climates

              By Been in the Arctic

              from Dallas, TX

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Waterproof

              Cons

              • Difficult Entry & Exit
              • Don't Breathe
              • Heavy
              • Not Warm

              Best Uses

              • Snow
              • Wet Conditions

              Comments about Sorel Caribou Boots - Men's:

              I wore Sorels (yes, the old "good" ones) for three winters in the Alaskan Arctic. We had an ice crew of over a hundred people, and NO ONE who wore Sorels could work in the cold for more than two or three hours. This wasn't any phony wind chill machismo, but real -20 to -45 degree Fahrenheit AMBIENT temperatures every day for over five months. If you want protection from Arctic cold, then Google up some of those huge, rubber, Arctic Paratrooper "Bunny Boots" with adjustable air baffles. Forget about Sorels..

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Gear Usage:
              • Cold Weather Living

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              (10 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

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              Dec

              10

              2008

              (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Great all-around winter boot.

              By Charlie2

              from Chicago, IL, USA

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Good Traction
              • Warm
              • Waterproof

              Cons

              • Don't Breathe
              • Heavy

              Best Uses

              • After Skiing/Snowboarding
              • Cold Weather
              • Slippery Terrain
              • Snow
              • Snowshoeing
              • Wet Conditions

              Comments about Sorel Caribou Boots - Men's:

              This is a good all-around boot. Some people have written than the older boots were higher quality and since moving manufacturing to Vietnam, the quality has dropped off. I don't find, however, there to be any quality problems. The boots are well-constructed and warm.

              I use the boot as a general-use winter boot for walking in the snow, setting up snow camp, after skiing, etc. It is probably too heavy and not stiff enough to use as a backpacking boot; you should really use a mountaineering boot if you are carrying a load. However, for walking in the snow without a load, the boot is great. I have even used it for snowshoeing, though you need to make sure the bindings fit as the boot is quite large.

              The traction on the boot is good, even on ice, and the large boot provides a good platform for balance. The only real drawbacks are 1) the boot is quite heavy and bulky (it needs to be because of the insulation), and 2) the lace up system is not really designed to do anything but keep the boot on and snow out of the top. It is not a technical lace-up system like a backpacking boot.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Gear Usage:
              • Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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              Nov

              25

              2008

              (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

               
              3.0

              huge, warm boots

              By jsmurfy

              from boulder, CO

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Warm
              • Waterproof

              Cons

              • Difficult Entry & Exit
              • Heavy

              Best Uses

              • Cold Weather
              • Snow

              Comments about Sorel Caribou Boots - Men's:

              great for staying warm while slogging though foot-deep snow in winter. not great for active pursuits, cuz these things weigh a ton. also, SIZE DOWN. i wear a 10.5 tennis shoe, and i bought size 11 boot, but i probably could have fit into a size 9.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Gear Usage:
              • Cold Weather Living

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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              Jan

              6

              2009

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

               
              3.0

              Liked them until they leaked

              By TaunusTrek

              from Portland, OR

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Easy Entry & Exit
              • Good Traction
              • Warm

              Cons

              • Heavy
              • Not Waterproof

              Best Uses

              • After Skiing/Snowboarding
              • Cold Weather
              • Snow
              • Wet Conditions

              Comments about Sorel Caribou Boots - Men's:

              I bought the boots for slogging through snow and slush before and after skiing. I was very happy with them for about one year, they were fairly comfortable (no arch support though) and warm. Then one of the boots started to let in water near the big toe, when I was walking around in very wet slush, and I returned them to REI for a different pair. I hope that this is not a common defect, but it sounds like some other users have had issues with waterproofing on these boots. I'd consider them good snow boots, but would not wear them for long hikes, but that's what real hiking boots are for.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Gear Usage:
              • Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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              Jan

              16

              2009

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Extremely Warm and Comfortable

              By tiger98011

              from St. Cloud, MN

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Easy Entry & Exit
              • Warm
              • Waterproof

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Cold Weather
                • Snow
                • Wet Conditions

                Comments about Sorel Caribou Boots - Men's:

                I LOVE these boots. I had a pair growing up and wanted another set. I was looking at the Sorel Conquest boots because they looked like they offered better traction, but they are Harder than a frozen banana to find in size 15 (big feet meets good footing for traction:)). I took these boots and the other day when the windchill here was -48 locally, I went out in these boots with just regular socks. My feet were nice and toasty warm. The traction is acceptible/normal in these boots, but you can "slide" in snow/ice, I believe due to the round "bubbles" on bottom instead of gripping lines.

                • Gift:
                • No
                • Gear Usage:
                • Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                Jan

                1

                2009

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                I just bought my second pair of boots.

                By Ken

                from Tolland Connecticut.

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                Pros

                • Breathable
                • Comfortable
                • Easy Entry & Exit
                • Good Traction
                • Lightweight
                • Warm
                • Waterproof

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Cold Weather
                  • Slippery Terrain
                  • Snow

                  Comments about Sorel Caribou Boots - Men's:

                  Great boots

                  Service and delivery comments:

                  I snowmobile work outside and plow snow. I bought my first pair in 1987 and just bought my second pair for Christmas 2008. Thanks Sorel!!

                  • Gift:
                  • No
                  • Gear Usage:
                  • Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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