Sorel’s Function-First Footwear Goes The Distance
Performance plus style: the brand’s all-weather hiking boots step up to the occasion, come rain or shine
At no time of year does the adage ‘there’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing’ feel more pertinent than during winter. And no item from your closet better proves the wisdom in that statement than the right – or wrong – footwear. Just ask anyone who’s ever had to endure a day with cold wet feet.
For more than 60 years, Sorel has been conquering all weather conditions with its go-anywhere footwear. World-class technology is utilized in the meticulous construction of each design, resulting in high-performance, functional shoes for the person who wants to keep their step count up, whatever the weather. Your friend who’s out walking the dogs/running errands/going for a hike in rain, wind or snow? She definitely knows Sorel.
Aiding performance in winter are function-first, thoughtful details like waterproof-finish nubuck, suede and shell uppers to keep you going during inclement weathers, cushioned EVA footbeds for a comfortable fit, Molded Evertread™ and serrated soles to prevent slipping, and faux-fur linings that are as snuggly as they are lightweight.
“Sorel has been making the case for sturdy, sensible shoes with swagger for decades
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But those innovations are only part of the reason that the likes of Catherine, Princess of Wales, Sienna Miller, Jennifer Aniston and Katie Holmes all turn to Sorel. The boots are also regular fixtures in Utah ski resorts when Hollywood descends for the annual Sundance Film Festival. Sure, tastemakers no doubt appreciate the pragmatism and practicality of the boots, but another reason to love them is the authentic design, which is a smart double-act of cool and classic, functional and fashionable.
Reassuringly purposeful in look and feel, Sorel’s collections might chime with the current gorpcore zeitgeist, but they’ve been making the case for sturdy, sensible shoes with swagger for decades. Indeed, it’s the tweaks and details in the designs that make them as well-suited to navigating urban terrain as they are a ski trip. Note, for instance, the bright, contrasting laces and wavy soles of this season’s ‘Kinetic Conquest’ boots – the talking-point touches subtly elevate the hiking boot, making them an effortless partner to denim. Or consider the puffy, padded stylings of the ‘Whitney II’ shell ankle boots – the chunky proportions feel youthful and modern. The seam-sealed, textured leather ‘Caribou X’ boots with their thick flatform soles, meanwhile, make for a rugged upgrade of your staple black winter boots.
So, get set to stride into winter in style and comfort, equipped with the knowledge that in Sorel, there’s no stopping you – and no such thing as bad weather.