Just picked up a pair of vintage Sorel boots, made in Canada 。Vintage Note: Sorel boots made in Canada are considered vintage and are highly regarded for their quality and longevity, a production era that ended around 2000 when Columbia Sportswear Company acquired the brand. Vintage Sorel Alpine boots, also sometimes referred to as Sorel Caribou boots or the like, particularly those produced when they were still crafted in Canada. These boots feature a combination of a leather upper and a handcrafted waterproof vulcanized rubber shell for the sole. Key characteristics include: Construction: Seam-sealed waterproof design with a durable leather upper. Insulation: T Removable, washable felt inner boot, typically 9 mm thick, which includes a Sherpa pile snow cuff for warmth. Outsole: The rubber outsole features a Sorel aero-trac non-loading design for traction in snow.