Know Cold? Know Sorel Winter Boots

For those that live outside of the city, quality winter boots can quite literally mean the difference between life and death. Sorel boots are rated up to -100C and are guaranteed to keep your feet dry and warm in even the most inhospitable conditions.

The most instantly recognizable Sorel winter product is the Caribou boot. This model is extremely popular with hunters, farmers, ice-fishermen and anyone else who is outdoors in extreme winter conditions for long periods. This boot’s classic rubber sole, leather upper and the patented Sorel removable felt liner has not changed since the boot was first produced. The removable liner is handy as it means you can warm it up on the heating vent before you go outside and start your feet off toasty!

What Else Besides the Caribou?

The second most popular Sorel brand for winter is the Blizzard. This boot also has a felt liner and rubber sole but the upper is made from windproof and waterproof rip stop nylon. The Sorel Blizzard boot features a drawstring around the top of the boot, which all but eliminates the need to wear gaiters when walking in winter snow.

The company is always thinking of ways to make their winter boots more functional and have come up with a unique model called the Barn boot, which has a zipper on the tongue instead of laces. Perhaps it’s because of their Canadian heritage but the folks at Sorel have clearly experienced the difficulties of trying to tie boot laces in the dead of winter. It’s a small thing but it’s this sort of attention to detail that make Sorel the industry leader in extreme winter weather footwear.

Chances are that if you’re in a location that is remote enough to require these boots then you’re not living near any major retail areas. Not to worry, Sorel footwear is widely available in online boot stores, many times at a significantly reduced price compared to traditional shops.