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Sorel Caribou Boot - Men's
They're OK
By Eric McCammond
Ranked #636 - Men's Winter Boots and Shoes
June 24, 2009
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.
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Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Change me.
3 Comments Last Reply: February 26, 2011 By: zog_jones1921101
I have to disagre... one time I went on a 6 mile snowshoe trip around the backside of Mount Lassen, CA. My buddy and I arrived at our starting point only to find that I had left my Vasque Alpine boots at home. Since that would have been 10 hours there and back, i decided to use my Caribou instead as they were in the SUV. I laced them up tight, and off we went. It was like snowshoeing with big fuzzy slippers, with monster lugs. And for the record, no blisters.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
I agree. I bought these boots to wear to the ski resort when my ski boots are not on. But, they are a pain for driving or hiking or snow shoeing. Now, I use them for getting around the yard, tubing, and snow shoveling. They would be my choice for camping too. Super comfy, but not my all day shoe. Warm IF you have wool socks, that's why they size so large.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
I agree. I bought these boots to wear to the ski resort when my ski boots are not on. But, they are a pain for driving or hiking or snow shoeing. Now, I use them for getting around the yard, tubing, and snow shoveling. They would be my choice for camping too. Super comfy, but not my all day shoe. Warm IF you have wool socks, that's why they size so large.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes