Hobibear Women's Winter Boots vs Sorel Out N About IV Classic Boot

The Sorel Out N About IV is the better boot for wet, slushy city winters and anyone who wants a real leather upper with a proven waterproof bootie. The Hobibear is the warmer pick on paper, with a fleece lining and a fully waterproof imitation-leather shell, and it suits deep cold and snow better than the Sorel, which owners call heavy and not warm. Build quality favors Sorel on materials, but its 3.9 rating and complaints about split rubber seals and worn heels mean it is not a lifetime boot either.

• Choose the Hobibear if you want a fleece-lined, fully waterproof snow boot for cold, snowy walks and don't mind a synthetic upper.
• Choose the Sorel if you want a leather-and-suede boot with a rubber shell and proven traction for wet city winters and slush.