Sorel.com - Shop SOREL Women's, Men's, and Kids footwear. Boots, shoes, sneakers, sandals, flats, oxfords, loafers, and slippers offer for footwear choices for all seasons. From the snow-laden Arctic in 1962, SOREL emerged as a symbol of resilience—shaped not in factories, but in the elemental dialogue between human will and nature’s extremes. SOREL was founded by Kaufman Rubber Company, a Canadian manufacturer known for producing premium rubber boots, industrial gear, and military equipment. That year, Kaufman introduced the first SOREL winter boot—the Caribou™—combining a rugged leather upper with a handcrafted rubber shell. It set a new standard for durable, high-quality footwear—a standard we still uphold today.
