SOREL

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 still uphEld today.