Supreme x Sorel Caribou Boot
The original behind the Supreme x Sorel Caribou Boot is the Sorel Caribou Boot — $190 retail vs Supreme's $238.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Sorel Caribou is a waterproof winter boot introduced in 1972, built on a vulcanized rubber outsole and lower shell bonded to a full-grain waterproof leather upper with seam-sealed construction and a woven nylon shaft. Each boot includes a removable 9mm ThermoPlus felt inner boot rated to -40 degrees Fahrenheit. Sorel was introduced in 1962 by Kaufman Rubber Company of Kitchener, Ontario, a Canadian rubber-goods maker in business since 1907; the brand was acquired by Columbia Sportswear in September 2000 after Kaufman entered receivership. The Caribou has been in continuous production for over fifty years. The FW24 Supreme collab adds a stamped-metal box logo to the tongue and co-branded laces.
About Sorel
Sorel is a Canadian footwear brand whose origins trace to the Kaufman Rubber Company, founded in 1908 by Jacob and Alvin Kaufman in Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario. Kaufman introduced the Sorel line of winter boots in 1962, producing rubber-and-leather designs built for severe Canadian winters. The Caribou, launched in 1972, became the definitive cold-weather boot, rated to -40°F with a vulcanized rubber shell and a removable felt inner boot. After Kaufman filed for bankruptcy in 2000, Columbia Sportswear acquired the Sorel trademark and relaunched the line. Supreme has collaborated with Sorel on co-branded Caribou boots and winter outerwear.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $238 |
|---|---|
| Sorel retail | $190 |
| Hype tax | +25% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Sorel Caribou Boot just the regular Caribou Boot?
The Supreme x Sorel Caribou Boot, released in Fall/Winter 2024, is based on the Sorel Caribou Boot. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Sorel Caribou Boot is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Sorel Caribou Boot than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $238 for the Supreme x Sorel Caribou Boot; the Sorel Caribou Boot retails for $190. That's a 25% markup — buying the original saves you $48, or 20% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Sorel Caribou Boot?
You can buy the Sorel Caribou Boot direct from Sorel. Retail price is $190. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
