Like the others say, they are the staple of the boot market. Comfy, durable, easy to lace, waterproof, warm. What more do you want? They do run a 1/2 size too big, so I recommend dropping down a bit. Don't waste time even looking around.

I live in Canada, so needless to say, I've had a few pair of expensive winter boots in my day, some of them over $150.00 but nothing compares to these Sorel boots, I will never buy another brand again. They are the comfiest things I have ever worn on my feet. I plan to take these winter camping with me next week and have no worries, worst case scenario my feet sweat, the lining gets wet, and I start a fire, pull the lining out and dry it.
Built to last, Built to be comfy, and most importantly built to be warm. What more could you ask.

I have no idea what is up with these boots - maybe it's just the pair I got. On my walk to work this morning, I started noticing that the boots were rubbing against my lateral malleolus (the bony protrusion on the outside of your foot/ankle). After just a couple blocks the rubbing stopped being annoying and started being painful - the skin was getting rubbed right off. This occurred with both boots.

After a while the pain was such that I was having to walk creatively - i.e., on the balls of my feet to elevate my heels within the boots themselves, to prevent more rubbing. What a miserable experience. I've gotten blisters on the backs of my heels before, but never experienced such rubbing on the sides, even with tall pairs of boots. These boots look to be of good quality, but I am so dreading the walk back home that I'm considering wearing my indoor office slippers through the snow instead. Any product that causes so much pain it cannot be worn is worse than useless.

I've shoved a roll of packing tape sideways into each shoe in the (probably vain) hope that they will stretch the area out enough to be wearable.

My wife bought these for me for Christmas, but when you live in Wisconsin near the U.P. of Michigan border, you don't wait for Christmas to wear your new boots.

For years I have been patching and shoe gooing my old Sorels. No not because I'm cheap, because I couldn't find a pair that lived up to my old ones. I don't want to be stuffing chemical hand warmers in my boots liners. I just want warm boots and liners. These fit the bill perfectly, from late season bow hunting, to ice fishing in well below zero Fahrenheit.

One complaint I have is, I bragged about them so much now she wants a pair. Yeah, well, after Christmas.

Great boot. Keeps the feet just as warm when outside drinking beer with the neighbor as they do when out on the snowshoes. As an added plus, they are dead sexy.

I had Sorels growing up and it sure is great to have a new pair!! These boots won't disappoint... They are awesome!! I've only had them for a month but I'm praying for more snow so I can go out and play :-) Only thing is they run a bit big so go down a 1/2 size (they only come in full sizes). I wear a 10.5 and got a 10 and they fit nice.

I absolutely love these boots! I bought them for winter camping in the sinks! Temps up there are the coldest recorded in the U.S. and these boots came through like champs this past winter. I've had them down to -35 degrees f and my feet didn't even feel the slightest chill. The only advice is not to wear them in luke warm weather. You're feet will melt for sure.

Awesome snow boots, really warm & waterproof! Um the only problem I had was you need to order a size down, I usually wear a 12 to 11 1/2. Soo I had to return the 12 (no half sizes in these bad boys) and go with the 11 (they fit like a glove!!)

These boots rock!! I had Sorels as a kid growing up and these are everything I remembered and then some!! I live in Iowa where it can be -35 degrees F and that doesn't even factor in potential wind-chill. With these boots, your only problem will be keeping the rest of your body as warm and happy as your feet will be :-)

They don't come in 1/2 sizes so definitely order down. I normally wear a 10.5 and ordered a 10 and they still have a little bit of room.

I used these boots on my arctic vacation in yellowknife. I was out in -30 degree weather and the boots kept my feet very warm. Note: if your not moving or active you will get cold, the boots insulate and trap the heat but you must generate the heat to trap. Well worth the money!

Great boots for all winter activities. Shoveling snow, hiking, walking, or even snow boarding and snow shoeing.

I bought these wanting a serious winter boot, but found that they are incredibly cumbersome and the design/function is really dated. I normally wear a size 14. I tried on the 13s, but they were just barely too short. The 14s are perfect length, but too wide. As my feet are large, these boots are enormous. They're fine for shoveling the drive or sledding with the kids, but are far to awkward to drive or do anything which requires even moderate footwork. With today's insulation technology, there are much better boots out there in smaller, more technical designs. But, if you want that classic look, you have to consider these. I'll also add that they're incredibly comfortable, like slipping into a pair of fuzzy slippers.

Great boots, really warm, wont let any snow are water come in. Be careful with sizes. I normally wear and 11 shoe size, these were really big had to buy the 10. Good luck

Today, for the firs time, I wore my new Caribou Sorel boots. We had about 6 to 8 inches of snow for our first storm of the year. I am delighted with my boots, exactly7 what is needed for this mountain area. Soles have great traction and the warmth is superb. As winter wears on we will have a great deal of ice on our roads and sidewalks. I am sure the tread pattern will serve very well.

These boots are absolute beasts. They feel bombproof, forget about waterproof! They are impervious to everything a New England winters have to offer - keeping feet warm and well placed on even the toughest terrain.

These boots keep your feet warm; they are waterproof and last a long time. My last pair lasted 15 years and I have been using these boots for 35 years.

Excellent customer service!! Boots arrived in plenty of time for Christmas. I was assured that if the boots didn't fit, that my dad could return them for his money back, or exchange them. I will definitely buy from this site again!!!

I've had my pair of Caribous for around 6 years. My father has had his for something like 30. They are a big warm boot. Great for all around winter use. Keep in mind they are not the most technical boot out there. I wouldn't recommend snowshoeing in them as they are just too sloppy. Same thing goes if you need a boot for really long hikes. It's just not what these boots were designed to do. They keep me warm and comfortable when I'm having fun in the snow and that is all I can really ask.

These boots can be summed up in one simple word: IDEAL

The boots are warm and designed for thicker socks to be worn to add extra protection against the elemets. I am on a K-9 search and rescue team and these boots have withheld extreme temps that I have had to endure with my German Shepherd.

The boots are high on the leg to help prevent possible ankle fractures and the boots are designed to be a bit big for the extra thick socks that can be worn. The removable soles are great for quick drying of any sweat that may have accumulated also!

The boot is comfortable from day one and I have NEVER had a problem with any of my pairs of these that I have owned. The only reason I had to even consider geting a new pair was because I accidentally cut the sides of them rendering the waterproof element worthless(long story....need not discuss)

In closing, I am pretty sure angels crafted these for all human kind so that our feet stay warm, dry and comortable. Praise Baby Jesus!!! DO NOT CONSIDER ANY OTHER BRAND OR KNOCK OFF!!!!!

Great winter weather boot. If you live in the west you see these on all the mountain folk in the winter. These are not a technical boot and I dont try to do anything outdoorsy in them. I use these when getting the mail, going to the grocery store, running around town, shoveling snow out of my driveway, that kind of stuff. The only thing I dont like that they are sized big. I normally wear a 10.5 and the 10 feels quite roomy. Size down and you will be happy.

Caribou Boot size 14 runs wide. I have 3E width and they fit perfect. Excellent advice from online customer service.

What they don't tell you when you buy these boots is that you really need to buy a second set of liners and change them out half way through the day. This is of course if you are working outside in sub zero weather. You also need toe warmers inside if you are standing idle for long periods like I do in the film biz. I was shooting in a snow storm that lasted all day and into the night. These boots were solid with toe warmers until the snow stopped and the ground froze over. That's when they failed. If you are active outside I don't think this issue would come up.

I have used these boots for years and have been spoiled every time I wear them. They are comfortable (like a slipper), durable (like a rugged pair of boots, and are completely waterproof. If you want to stay warm, get these boots!

these have been around for YEARS and years, and they've barely changed a bit. and for good reason. They are super warm, super waterproof, and all around just the best boot for everyday use. They are NOT a very technical boot -- long walks might get tiring, simply because they don't lace up very tight, to give a performance fit (like a mountaineering boot, for example) but for everyday use / outdoor work / short hikes, etc. they are FANTASTIC!!!

These are my first pair of boots and i must say that they are definitely not dissapointing

If ya want to keep them toes warm and safe! Well get your self a pair of Caribous!
The best pair of boots I've bought in a long time!

My wife gave me the Caribou's as an early Christmas gift just in time to clean up 2+ feet of fresh Vermont pow. I was outside in temps no more than 15 degrees, trekking thru snow in the yard and drive way. Feet stayed toasty and comfortable. They do run a bit large, but that allows for a nice thick sock, however I think I could probably wear'em barefoot and still be comfortable. Well made, high quality boot....I highly recommend them.

I wear a 9 1/2 US and was suggested to get a 10 by the company because they only run in whole sizes. The 10 was almost s full size too big so I returned the boots. Overall though the boots were of good quality and may be the boot I end up with depending on what else is out there.

I live in the Pacific North West and work on a boat on the Puget Sound year round. Lately it has been cold here (low 15 deg.) on an non-insulated aluminum boat for 10 to 12 hrs a day these boats kept my feet warm all day. Very comfortable, the freedom and dexterity your feet and ankles have to move for a boot that keeps your feet this warm is amazing. I have a pair of Sorel Conquest I use for snowshoeing. I think I like the Caribou's a little better. I bought a second pair because I wasn't sure about how much the salt water would damgage the integrity of the waterproofness of my boot. So the Conquest is strickly for snowshoeing or other snow activities that do not involve harshly damaging salt water. If any of you tech reviewers read this and know of any kind of testing that has been done by Columbia or Sorel regarding these boots under those conditions if its been tested and how the boots faired....? Ok thanks.

These boots are great waterproof and warm with great tread! Some times a warm pair of socks helps but otherwise a great boot!!

If you are a half size like me be sure to size down in this boot. I bought the size 11 because they don't make 10.5 and the boot is way too big. I would have been happier with a 10 but the snowstorm arrived before I could return the boot for a smaller size.

The boots are very warm, waterproof and true to size. Took them out thru a pretty major hike here in Alaska on a wet chilly day just to check out the boots and some other new gear and they performed as advertised. I highly reccomend this product.

That's all i've got to say. Lived in the sout, came to the midwest to work where the temps have been -35 this year and i could wear these with no socks and still be comfortable.

This is my second pair after wearing the first pair over ten years. As expected, these are very nice boots; they fit well -don't swoosh around when walking in deeper snow. Very warm and not bad looking either. Overall -Great boots; get a pair if you can while in stock - I had to wait till this year to get my new ones since they sell out fast.

i have injoyed these shoes, they keep your feet very warm and dry in the snow and rain . they have a comfortable inside as well.

I got them for X-mas. I loved the way they look, but I was thoroughly disappointed since they not waterproof and the water somehow gets in. Not sure if it's a poor construction or bad stitching or seam sealing. I did a lot of ice fishing in mildly cold conditions 25-30F, so once dry they keep my feet warm, but once the liners get wet even in 35F weather these boots are useless. I tried waterproofing them with lanolin, but it didn't look like much help.

Ive had these boots for almost three years now and it doesnt get any better than these. They are sized large so i have to wear really thick socks if im going to do some hiking or walking in them. I live in alaska so warmth is just about the only thing i look for. Survived -20 plus no problem. If you plan on doing a whole lot of walking or hiking in them i would sugest the sorel conquest because these have very little ancle support. For casual eveyday wear, and for playing with the kids in the yard it doesnt get any better than these

I've had Caribou's for about 10 years now (in various sizes). Probably one of the best boots ever made. Extremely comfortable and warm. The laces tighten the boot just enough to be perfect. The sizing is a little big, not enough to warrant sizing down though. My entire family owns these boots as well and will never choose any other boot. High quality and durable. Best boot I've ever seen or used.

I've had Sorel Caribous since I was a little kid and if anything they've only gotten better. Wore them shoveling the driveway during the East Coast ice storms of the 90's, wore them every day as a lift op in Tahoe, standing on the snow from 6 am to 5 pm, and I wear them on the way to and from the mountains here in Utah. NEVER been cold in them. The new(er) liner is reinforced in the heel to be more durable than the old one, and the Air-Bob sole has tiny air pockets in each tread, keeping you up off the ground and adding even more insulation. My only possible complaint is that they're big and clunky, and definitely too warm to wear indoors for extended periods. You can't move quickly while wearing them, and if you buy your normal size it's hard to even drive a car in them. I size down from my normal 10 to a 9 and that's ok, but I still have plenty room for heavy socks. Aside from the size issue though, Sorel Caribous are the only winter boot you'll ever need if you live where it gets really cold.

There is no better boot in my opinion, I live on a farm in New England and travel by boat in the winter. My feet are always warm and dry. I only buy Sorrel's

These boots are so classic and for good reason. My dad has had a pair for over ten years, and they are still going strong. I definitely sized down, I wear a 10 in street shoes and a 9.5 in boots. I got a 9 in these and still have a bit of wiggle. They are insanely warm, they slide on with ease, and can handle everything from an ass-cold dog walk to snowshoeing. Get em.

Just buy them, they are the best boots ever. Slushy snow piles run for cover when they see me wearing these great boots. When I go to Aspen people yell "killer boots man". Yeah they are that good.

So my roommate bought me these boots at the beginning of the winter season here in Breckenridge, CO. I thought they looked like bomber winter boots but I was wrong. They are waterproof, but they are SO uncomfortable. I need to buy some footbeds for them now because I never wear them. I would rather wear my Vans in the snow than these because my feetsies hurt!!!!

The only reason I needed a 2nd pair was I outgrew the 1st pair. It is the only serious winter boot to consider!!!

I purchased a second pair of Nikita women's shorts because I loved the comfort of the first pair I had purchased a few months prior. Definitely a find!

this boots are well constructed, they are quality, seem to be well joined, which is necessary for waterproofing, but, do not believe Sorel's advertisement claiming that these boots will keep you warm down to - 40 Fahrenheit , that is false advertisement.

I broke them in today in the Chicago cold, and by the way, it was nice for Chicago standard, it was like 30 degrees above, and after about 30 minutes, I felt my feet cold.

overall, I am satisfied with this brand, they are nicer and better constructed than the other look a likes, just do not believe they are for Arctic cold...