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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.

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Sorel Caribou Boots - Men's Customer Reviews

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Sorel Caribou Boots - Men's

2.6

(based on 35 reviews)

49%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (17)
Great traction (12)
Warm (12)
Easy in/out (10)
Good traction (9)

Cons

Heavy (11)
Not waterproof (7)
Heavy / bulky (6)
Not warm (6)

Best Uses

Cold / extreme (13)
Snow (13)
Cold weather (6)
Wet / rain (6)
Slippery terrain (4)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  64%
  (7 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  80%
  (8 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (18), Casual/ recreational (16)
- Gear Usage:
- Cold weather living (18), Winter sports (9)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)

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Sep

2008

(104 of 109 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Older was much, much better!

By North Idaho Gal

from Bonners Ferry area, North Idaho

About Me Avid Adventurer

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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!

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Sep

2009

(67 of 71 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

update

By niekas

from Lithuania, EU

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy Entry & Exit
Stylish

Cons

Bulky
Heavy
Not Warm
Not Waterproof

Best Uses

Cold Weather

Comments about Sorel Caribou Boots - Men's:

update. After complaining to Sorel about boots being not waterproof they suggested they inspect them. So I did after getting Return number and paying about $35 for shipping to their warehouse in France. After about a week I got email saying that they inspected the boots and they are faulty and they will send me a new pair. So in a week or so boots arrived. Even though it was summer I decided to check the new pair for waterproofness instead of shelving until next winter. I simply immersed them in a few inches of water. To my horror one boot filled with water right away. And I mean fast. It was full of water in matter of minutes. See attached photo of the boot leaking water when taken out of the water. So in conclusion I might be very unlucky person, but its kind of unlikely since I've got a chance to test two pairs one destined for US market and another for EU market.

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Feb

2008

(53 of 54 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Bad boot bad company

By MrPulldown

from Lake Tahoe, Ca

About Me Avid Adventurer

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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.

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Dec

2007

(39 of 39 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

new boots not the same

By stihlleifblower

from Cold and Snowy Wisconsin

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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

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Jan

2008

(28 of 29 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

NOT the boots they once were

By Maricaibo

from Northern Washington state

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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.

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Dec

2008

(21 of 31 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

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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..

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Dec

2008

(12 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great all-around winter boot.

By Charlie2

from Chicago

About Me Avid Adventurer

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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.

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Nov

2008

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

huge, warm boots

By jsmurfy

from boulder, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

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.

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Jan

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Liked them until they leaked

By TaunusTrek

from Portland, OR

About Me Avid Adventurer

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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.

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Jan

2009

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Extremely Warm and Comfortable

By tiger98011

from St. Cloud, MN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.