Sorel Women's CARIBOU™ WP Waterproof

I bought these boots in August for an upcoming trip to Norway in Dec/Jan, when they arrived at first they were quite heavy & on putting them on I struggled to get them off easily, particularly the right one as I have a bit of existing knee pain & felt like it pulled my knee a bit when taking off.. as they were costly & had previous good reviews (reason I bought them) I decided to start wearing them in walking around the house & practise taking them off without pulling my knee, but admittedly only did this 4 times...when we got to Norway we arrived in Bergen with a foot of snow so I needed to start wearing them daily, I was nervous at first incase my knee hurt taking them off but I really didn't need to worry as they seemed to fit like a glove & once I'd walked around for a few minutes they were already so comfy & warm & well protected from the snow & cold, they were easy to take off too! We then travelled up to Tromso where the snow & cold were more dramatic, did some excursions & they were on my feet throughout all we did (even the guide at snowmobiling said they were the best make boots for the conditions) Did miles of walking in the snow for 2 & a half weeks & they were honestly the best choice I made, my feet didn't get cold once! Now I'm back home I really miss wearing them! & I have put them back in their box to keep for next time, or hoping for a bit of snow at home so I can get them out again! Best purchase I made for my trip!

As someone who relies on reviews before purchasing, hope this is helpful! These Sorel's are certainly a gorgeous, robust looking pair of boots and feel warm and comfortable straight from the box! I'm yet to wear them outside as I was a little uncertain as to whether I needed half a size bigger, so wanted to walk around the house in them first. I'm a size 6 and ordered a 6 but when I first put the boots on they felt comfortable but maybe a little too snug. I was concerned they'd be too tight to wear thick socks with. However, it's the felt liner that is snug not the boots themselves and after an hour of wearing them around my warm house they have loosened, shaped themselves around my feet. They're not overly heavy as other reviews suggested and don't seem to need breaking in as they don't rub anywhere. Dead easy to put on and off, like slippers! Though a little tricky to pull the laces in tight if you want them snug around your calves (possibly a sign I need to build more calf muscle!). Will update after I've put them through their paces in some inclement outdoor scenarios, as to waterproofing, warmth etc.

Thought I’d wait until I’d worn these on a trip to Iceland before writing a review. I’m happy to say they kept my feet warm, dry and protected in the snow and ice. I wore them on day trips to the waterfalls, glaciers and black sand beaches where the snow was about 8 to 18 inches deep and temperatures ranged from 3 to -9 degrees. The only time my feet ever actually felt cold was during a night time excursion to see the northern lights. The grip was adequate and I walked around the sometimes icy paths of Reykjavik with confidence. The boots felt slightly heavy for the first few minutes of putting them on but didn’t affect my natural step. The fit was slightly on the loose side (even though my feet usually require a wider fit) but I only wore one pair of socks with them. They were easy to fasten and put on/ take off and kept my feet warm, dry and comfortable. I was looking for sturdy, quality footwear and these boots certainly fit the bill. I have given 5 stars because the product looked like it does in the photo, the delivery was prompt, the condition of the packaging was good and the product met all my specifications.

I’d finally worn out my last pair of (cheap) snow boots and as I had a holiday to northern Norway booked for January, thought I’d splurge on a decent pair. Did a lot of research and decided on these. Thought I’d wait until after my holiday to review though! So the most important part - are they snow/water proof? Absolutely. We had heavy, deep snow and nothing got through, no damp feet at any point. They were also nice and warm, I didn’t have cold feet at any point, which I’m highly susceptible to getting, and we were dealing with temperatures as low as -20°. Coupled with a decent pair of woollen socks, my feet were always toasty. I froze myself standing on a deck of a boat for hours, watching the northern lights and the only warm part of me was my feet. The felt inner layer is a nice touch and the fleece top prevents any errant snow from finding its way into the boots. I loved how easy they were to put on and take off. You can open them up quite wide to put on and then tighten them, it was refreshing not having to battle with a pair of snow boots! They’re slightly clunky and large, but I’ve found the same with other snow boots and you get used to it quickly. The only reason I can’t give these 5 stars is because they’re terrible on ice. Literally fell over in my first half an hour outside. After that, I was super careful, but at one particularly icy place I was like Bambi on ice while others strode past me. My saint of a husband had to drag me across the ice while I kept my knees locked. So if you’re going anywhere particularly icy, crampons would be a must with these (I’ll be investing in some) Despite this, I’m very happy with my purchase and I do feel like they’re going to last well, they still look brand new after a week of stamping round in the snow and there was a fair bit of walking!

Given reviews said they come up small picked up a pair half a size up for a thicker sock. In retrospect my normal size would have done. These are great boots....had loads of compliments but for me the fact the are actually waterproof, superwarm and very comfortable is an absolute winner. Fed up buying winter boots that weren't fit for purpose or lasted one winter. I took up a recommendation from a fellow dogwalker. Admittedly I paid half price ( ~£60 from Amazon Warehouse) but at full price I'd still say they are value for money. Sorel rock.

I love these boots. They're super warm and waterproof which is great for wearing in deep snow with freezing temperatures. It took several wearings to stretch out the inner boot liner but now they are a perfect fit. Highly recommend!

Love them but I wish I got 1/5 a size down cause they run bigger. They are warm and cosy, although they do not hold you to the ground on ice since I’ve been gliding a bit. I do love them but I recommend a good anti slip around them.

I bought these to replace the pair of Sorel winter boots that I bought in 1992. They are good quality, well-made, and warm. These are a bit stiff but I’m sure they will break in as I use them this winter. The only reason I even needed to replace the boots I bought in 1992 is because I wear a slightly larger size now than I did then (which is normal over 30 years). I highly recommend these boots.

Ich habe mir die Stiefel gekauft, weil ich über Winter täglich 7 - 9 Stunden bei einem Skilift tätig war und dabei den ganzen Tag im Freien. Alle anderen Stiefel, die ich ausprobiert hatte, waren schlicht zu kalt. Die Caribou habe ich mir wegen dem Versprechen, bis -40 Grad Celsius noch warm zu halten. Der erste Eindruck nach dem Anprobieren war: Sie sind bequemer, als sie von außen wirken. Zum Glück hatte ich sie mir eine halbe Größe KLEINER bestellt, da sie sehr groß ausfallen. Normalerweise trage ich Größe 38. In 37,5 kann ich sehr dicke Socken problemlos tragen und habe immer noch (etwas zu viel) Luft. Größe 37 wäre wohl perfekt gewesen. Ich habe sie unter extremen Bedingungen getestet, denn ich musste die gesamte Arbeitszeit stehen und das bei Minustemperaturen von bis zu minus 18 Grad Celsius. Die Stiefel halten recht gut warm, sobald man sich bewegt, werden die Füße wieder schön warm. Aber selbst diese Stiefel können über Stunden hinweg nicht die Eiseskälte abhalten, auch in ihnen fangen die Zehen irgendwann (aber erst nach 3 - 4 Stunden!) an zu frieren. Obwohl sie recht klobig wirken, kann man sie auch zum Spazierengehen verwenden. Fazit: Tolle Stiefel, ihren Preis wert, halten sehr gut warm und sind überraschend bequem, aber fallen deutlich größer aus!

Lite tung och lite större i storleken än väntat (brukar ha skor i storleken 24-24,5 cm). Valde den större av de två vilket var på gränsen till för stort. Men sitter skönt om foten och snörningen gör att kängan ändå sitter bra. Inte provat i rejäl kyla än