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Sorel made the Caribou Boot to keep your feet warm and dry in cold, wet conditions.

Stomp through the woods or just sit still; you'll be plenty warm in the Sorel Men's Caribou Boot. Rated to -40F, the Caribou Boot is built from a waterproof full-grain leather upper attached to a vulcanized rubber bottom. Metal shanks across the heel and ball of your foot give you sturdy footing whether you walk on the ice checking tip ups or are just on your way in to work. The Caribou Boot is waterproof, and the 9mm ThermoPlus felt liner is removable, so you can dry them out between uses.

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5 5

shap390050

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I recently went to Alaska to use the boots and they worked great! Got great traction and it kept my feet warm even at -30 when I was outside at night looking at the northern lights. Also while knee deep in snow I had no problems. I would agree with the other posters and get a least 1 size bigger, I usually wear size 12 so I got a 14 to compensate for the multiple layers of socks and it worked great. I would say a great buy.

5 5

Lenny Thompson

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My boots look like they did the day I bought them, and that was in the fall of 1977! I bought an extra pair of liners at the same time, and have alternated between the two so I'm always pulling on a pair of warm, dry, comfortable boots. You can't go wrong by choosing Caribous.

5 5

thep371926

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Bought these for a recent trip to the snow. They kept me warm and dry even walking the dog in 9 degree weather at midnight. The lug soles have good, but not great, traction in the snow. The traction was more than sufficient for shoveling snow and all around use. Despite what others have said, I don't think they run large (long), but I typically wear EE width and they fit great.

5 5

Peter

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  • Gender: Male
  • Familiarity: I've used it several times

I use these boots in snow every day since November and so far they still look like new. No signs of the rubber breaking down like others have mentioned.
I walk for 30 minutes a day in snow on average and some days I will spend entire days outside in powder in these boots for work and I have never had cold or wet feet.
These boots are designed to last for years and it will be interesting to see if they do.

4 5

Rebecca Salisbury

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  • Familiarity: I gave it as a gift, but have feedback to share

So, I bought the size 11 initially, but since they were too small, had to trade in for the size 12.

2 5

manp232572

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  • Gender: Male
  • Familiarity: I've used it several times

Requested quote for shipping, duty and taxes to Canada. Never heard back but ordered anyway. By the time I paid shipping, duty, tax and customs fees, the savings were all gone. Boots are great, though.

5 5

Rebecca Salisbury

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Bought this as present for my little brother, who is actually not so little. He ordered his normal shoe size of 11, and it was too small. I am returning for the next size up and hopefully that will work a little better. My brother can hardly wait to take them out and romp around in the snow!

2 5

cgeorgefet643149

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  • Gender: Male
  • Familiarity: I've used it several times

I had the boots for one winter. I walk to and from a house inside a ski resort, so I use them almost every day during the winter for two 15 minute walks. After about 2 months the rubber broke down exactly like you see in jordan.sch pics. I kept them through the winter and then returned them to Backcountry.com and went with something else, hopefully more durable.

How true is it that the older Made in...

sfr101320941

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How true is it that the older Made in Canada version was great and the new Made in China version is stinky?

Idaho Guy

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It must be true. I bought a pair of the Canadian version over 15 years ago. It's the only snow boot I've owned since then. I live in East Idaho where we have plenty of snow to go around. I've used them for everything from camping with boy scouts, sledding with my kids, and snowmobiling in mountains over 10,000 ft. Best winter boot I've ever owned. Too bad the Chinese have ruined them.

It must be true. I bought a pair of the Canadian version over 15 years ago. It's the only snow boot I've owned since then. I live  in East Idaho where we have plenty of snow to go around.  I've used them for everything from camping with boy scouts, sledding with my kids, and snowmobiling in mountains over 10,000 ft.  Best winter boot I've ever owned.  Too bad the Chinese have ruined them.
Scott Nielsen

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Idaho guy, great age to that leather, how did u treat them over the years? Regular polish?

2 5

ajc

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I heard that these boots were the warmest, toughest boots out there. After being worn for a month working on the mountain, I'm not terribly impressed. My feet are wet (from sweat) within a couple of hours, and I'm not a sweaty person, and the liners are already falling apart. You have to take the liner in and out every time you put the boots on/off. I think that they used to be made better but that the quality is possibly slipping. Liners are synthetic and don't breathe, hence the constantly sweaty feet.

5 5

dan5405965

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I went winter camping in these boots about a week ago (middle of febuary) the weather wasn't cold but it was very wet. These boots stayed dry almost the whole time and when they got wet they were very easy to dry next to the fire. My only complaint about them was the leather would freeze overnight and make it dificult to get the boots on in the morning. Overall thye are great boots and I would recomend them to anybody looking to buy a durable boot.

4 5

Stu Ray

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I normally wear a 10.5 4E shoe or boot. I live in Houston, TX so snow and cold is foreign to me. My wife planned a week in Winter Park in March for outdoor activities. I'm trying to find a boot that will keep my feet warm and dry for a week in the snow. All recomendations welcome!!!! It's 70 here today so I have to trade in my flip flops for snow boots I will probably only use once. If I don't break my neck they may get used more often. Sorel doesn't make a wide boot so I am looking for other options. HELP! Stu Ray

1 5

jordan.sch1740623

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I have owned 3 pairs. The old pair lasted 20 years. The 2 new pairs I have leaked on the first day (bubbles blown through seams). Additionally the rubber breaks down very quickly when they are used. Living in Alta at 8500 feet they get lots of use, but the first pair that was made in Canada lasted and the new pairs are DISPOSABLE. I would not recommend these unless they are being purchased purely for fashion.

DISPOSABLE
Bad Rubber?

jordan.sch1740623

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Boots break down very quickly if used. These pictures show how the rubber does not hold up. Bought a second pair and the same thing happened.

Hi,
I normally wear a 10.5 4E in all shoes...

Stu Ray

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Posted on

Hi,
I normally wear a 10.5 4E in all shoes and boots. What size would you recomend in the Sorel?

Thanks,

Stu

Gone Fishing

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Stu, I would go with the size 11.

Steve

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I totally disagree. I wear 43 Euro, which aligns with a 10 in Sorel. I tried them on in a store, and an 8 -8..5 was right for me. Their sizing is way off base.

5 5

Brett Beal

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I went back and forth on several boot options and thanks to the Gearheads, settled on this classic boot. I have spent two weekends out in the snow and rain in the Uintah Mountains in Utah. The first weekend was all slush and muck and this boot kept me bone dry sloshing through puddles and super wet snow. I was pleasantly surprised by the traction. Several of my buddies were slipping and sliding around and I was much more secure with my footing. The second weekend was chilly...temperatures were at 4 when we arrived the first evening. My feet were never even slightly cold. I wasn't near the -40 degree rating on these boots, but near zero, all was toasty warm. Very pleased with these boots.

whats the difference between the wool...

sch5374719

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whats the difference between the wool caribou and just the original? is the entire liner made of wool and the other is thinner?

Jeff Blackston

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The Wool Caribou shares all the same attributes of the regular Caribou except for:
1.) Wool Caribou has a felt wool inner liner
2.) Wool Caribou has a full grain leather upper (Regular Caribou utilizes nubuck leather).

Both share the same temperature rating as well.

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