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Barbour Just Turned a Legendary Winter Boot into a Stone-Cold Showstopper

Leave it to the British brand to show that “rugged” and “refined” aren’t mutually exclusive descriptors.

Pair of dark brown Sorel leather boots with thick brown laces and metal eyelets.Sorel
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By Jack Seemer

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Rugged and refined don’t usually go together. But you can leave it to Barbour to show yet again that the two terms aren’t mutually exclusive.

In partnership with Sorel, the brand best known for its hardy green jackets gave the legendary Caribou boot a sophisticated makeover.

Pair of green and brown waterproof winter boots with thick rubber soles and lace-up fronts.
Barbour and Sorel team up for their first collaboration to reimagine the legendarily rugged Caribou boot.
Sorel

While it drops the waxed canvas Barbour has made synonymous with its brand, it accomplishes similar performance — and looks — with a green leather upper treated with Gore-Tex for foul-weather waterproofing.

Close-up of green and brown waterproof winter boot with thick Vibram sole and metal eyelets.
The boot features a no-seam construction and Gore-Tex liner to keep out water and snow.
Sorel

That said, the boot does come with Barbour’s famous corduroy collar, affixed to the to the top of the boot, for an extra dose of British style.

Pair of olive green and brown lace-up winter boots with rubber soles and Gore-Tex label.
The top of the boot features a corduroy collar, a signature of Barbour’s jackets.
Sorel
Pair of olive green and brown Sorel Barbour winter boots with Vibram soles and fleece lining.
The inside of the boot comes with 200 grams of insulation for the ultimate cold-weather defense.
Sorel

There’s also 200 grams of insulation and a seam-sealed construction to keep out the cold. Meanwhile, the Vibram XS Trek outsole ensures ample amounts of traction, stability and longevity.

Pair of olive green and brown Sorel winter boots with rubber soles shown from the back.
The corduroy collar wraps around the back of the boot.
Sorel
Brown rubber boot sole with deep treads and a yellow Vibram logo in the center.
A Vibram XS Trek outsole ensures ample traction, stability and longevity.
Sorel

In other words, just like those iconic waxed jackets, the Sorel x Barbour Caribou Horizon GTX is no one-winter wonder. It’s a boot you can trust for many seasons to come.

Availability and pricing

The Sorel x Barbour Caribou Horizon GTX is available now for $450. It headlines a broader collection between the two brands that includes two other footwear designs, as well as a waxed puffer jacket.

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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