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| The Sorel Caribou Boot - Still the standard in quality - and affordable - winter boots. |
| The Sorel Conquest - The original rugged winter boot from Sorel. |
| The Sorel Cold Mountain - A superb winter boot for general uses. Not for deep snow. But very comfortable for day to day use. |
| Sorel Caribou - The womens versioin of the Caribou tends to be more stylish but has the same functions. |
| Sorel Waterfall - A stylish leather suede boot that is both functional and looks great. Ideal for all uses except for mucking around in deep mud. |
| Sorel Cumberland - A lightweight Sorel that is warm, but not 100% waterproof. But the lack of waterproofing is what makes the boot light! Also inexpensive in comparison to other Sorel styles. |
Many of the most rugged styles of Sorel Boots have a rubber bottom on them. The importance of this rubber bottom can not be understated if you spend considerable time outdoors in wet snow, wander through deep puddles or work in thick, wet mud.
You see, what makes the rubber bottom on Sorel Boots so nice is that it is 100% waterproof, no exceptions (unless you somehow poke a hole in it). Moreover, the rubber bottom is especially easy to clean. If you have ever tried to clean up caked on mud off your hiking boots, you know how difficult it can be to fully clean mud off of leather. The rubber bottom on Sorel Boots avoid this problem entirely, as the mud literally washes right off with a stream of water.
And finally, the rubber bottom will always stay dry. Leather that has been waterproofed will indeed keep the foot dry. However, the leather will still get wet. And leather is not a fast drying material. Because of this, if you spend much time in wet conditions on a day to day basis, Sorel Boots with a rubber bottom are far superior to leather boots since they will be dry on a day to day basis, without any special effort being needed to dry them out.
One problem with Rubber Bottom Boots
There is, however, one problem that buyers of rubber bottom Sorel Boots need to be aware of. Unlike your typical Gore-Tex hiking boot, which breathes, the rubber bottom found on Sorel Boots does not breathe. What this means is that as your foot perspires, the water is trapped inside the boot. This is not good - as a wet foot equals a cold foot.
Happily, there is a way to combat this problem. It is by using the proper sock combination. If you read the Importance of the Winter Sock article, you know what a terrible idea it is to wear cotton socks in winter boots - and this includes rubber bottom Sorel Boots, too.
To avoid the water on the foot problem in Sorel Boots that have a rubber bottom, it is crucial to wear both a sock liner and a thick winter sock, especially if it is very cold. The sock liner will take water off the foot and transfer it to the sock. The sock will then hold and absorb the water. This thus keeps your foot dry - and a dry foot equals a warm foot in the winter months.
A sock liner is not absolutely required if you plan on wearing your Sorels' in warmer weather (say just below freezing). However, if you find yourself out in sub-zero weather for extended periods wearing a Sorel Caribou Boot (rated to -30), it is crucial to wear the sock liner if you want your feet to remain warm. Otherwise, your feet will soon become wet - followed soon after by them becoming cold.
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