Are the Sorel Caribou boots actually waterproof?

Yes. The leather and suede upper is seam-sealed and sits on a molded rubber shell, so water does not soak through in slush or wet snow. The lace and tongue area is the main place water can get in if snow piles up over the top.

How do they fit compared with other winter boots?

They run roomy, which suits thick socks and wide feet. Most buyers take their normal size; those between sizes or planning thin socks often size down. The lace-up closure lets you tighten over the instep.

Can I wear them in mild weather?

They are built for cold. The felt liner and Sherpa lining trap heat, so above freezing or indoors they get uncomfortably warm. They are a deep-winter boot, not a three-season one.

How do they compare with the Sorel Joan of Arctic?

The Caribou is the warmer, heavier, more utilitarian option with its removable felt liner and taller rubber shell. The Joan of Arctic is slimmer and more fashion-forward but less insulated and less protective in deep snow.

How should I care for them?

Brush off salt and snow, wipe the leather and suede with a damp cloth, and let them air dry away from direct heat. Pull the felt liners out to dry separately, and re-treat the suede if it starts absorbing water.

One pair of boots with the removable felt inner boots already inside. Laces come fitted; no extra insoles or care products are included.

Where is the Sorel Women's Caribou Boots cheapest?

At Amazon, for $151.78, 39% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Sorel Women's Caribou Boots?

6 stores we checked sell it, including Zappos.com, Backcountry.com, Sorel, REI, Scheels.

Sorel Women's Caribou Boots

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39% under what the other stores charge

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