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The Sorel Caribou was introduced in 1962 and quickly became a winter staple for our friends to the north. The boot, with its reputation for long wear and superior warmth was soon being exported from Canada to the far, frigid corners of the globe, and swiftly became the world's best selling cold weather boot.

The Caribou is considered a trendy fashion boot like those that might be seen on the sidewalks of Beverly Hills. But, at the same time, you'll most likely see them on the streets of glitzy ski resorts like Aspen, CO or Park City, UT. Sorel's cornerstone boot is a fashion statement with a purpose in all cold, snowy environments, whether it be Fargo, North Dakota, or the small towns and ski resorts of the Sierra Nevada range.

Over the years the Caribou has been imitated and copied by many, but as Sorel is quick to point out, imitation is never the same as duplication. What is it that makes the Caribou a favorite among our cold weather friends? To start from the leg shaft down, the nubuck leather upper is waterproof and seam-sealed. The felt liner, trademarked ThermoPlus, is also seam-sealed and rims the top of the outer boot with a Sherpa Pile snow cuff. The shell is handcrafted, waterproof vulcanized rubber, resulting in something that's tough as nails. The outsole, constructed of non-loading Aero Trac, provides extraordinary grip on snow-slick surfaces. When all of these construction features are combined with a warmth rating of -40 degrees fahrenheit, it all adds up to one unbeatable winter boot.

There is one downside for Sorel, the longevity. The Caribou, even in the toughest environment, wears for a very long time. They might get dirty, they may have scrapes and scuffs, but they will remain waterproof and intact with a long-lasting tread for many years. The only high-wear point, and that's still debatable, is the interior felt liner which can be easily replaced. Sorry shopaholics, once you have a pair of these in your closet, they're here to stay.