Sorel Caribou vs Carnival: Find Out The Difference

The Sorel Caribou and Carnival boots share Sorel’s classic look with the rubber lower, faux wool liner top, and four metal lace loops.

But there are also quite a few differences.

First off, the Carnival boots are meant for women. This is not to say men can’t buy them, but the fit will suit women more, for sure.

The Caribou is generally warmer and has a more robust and gripping sole. It is meant more for colder and more snowy conditions. That comes at a price though because the boot is significantly heavier (5 lb vs 1.5 lb).

The Carnival is more of a stylish boot as well. It looks similar in many ways to the Caribou, but the less harsh tread combined with the fluffier top makes it more fun and feminine. It also comes in a range of brighter colors (purple, light blue, pewter gray, and black) as opposed to the beige, gray, and black of the Caribou.

All in all, the Carnival is more of a stylish winter boot that will cope with some cold temperatures and snow but is not the workhorse that the Caribou was designed to be.

Weight / Tread / Height

The Caribou is significantly heavier than the Carnival, which is partly because of the construction but also because of the more robust tread on the sole. It is a sturdier boot but is heavy to wear around all day.

The Caribou is also a lot higher on the calves at over 9 inches from the arch. The Carnival sits lower at 7.5 inches. So, it is easier to walk in, but protects you less from deep