Submitted by devolution9 t3_10ito2m in BuyItForLife
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jazzberryjamm t1_j5hmlhj wrote
Having this same issue with mine.
thehuxtonator t1_j5jxkk9 wrote
And mine! Just had to throw mine out after a couple of repairs the upper rubber gave out and they were useless.
I won't buy Sorel again I'm afraid.
jazzberryjamm t1_j5jy5fw wrote
It's really unfortunate. The two pairs I have from about 12 years ago are still in phenomenal shape. The pair from ~3 years ago is already in need of major repairs.
My 63 year old mom has a pair of L.L. Bean boots from when she was in college and they're still holding strong!
upvoatsforall t1_j5gqtbu wrote
If these are reasonably new they’ll be going in the garbage within the next couple years.
Rilkespawn t1_j5hltz0 wrote
In my personal vendetta against Sorel who wouldn’t even talk to me when this happened to my boots, I have pledged to myself to show this pic to everyone what Sorel quality really looks like: https://i.imgur.com/wSc4FxN.jpg
SBRedneck t1_j5hwovz wrote
This is why I lurk on this sub. I was gonna order a pair of waterproof (duck) boots and was considering Sorel as I knew the name and their good reputation. Good to know their quality has changed.
BadgerGeneral9639 t1_j5m1022 wrote
they went oversea like 2-3 years ago
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they garbo for a minute now
devolution9 OP t1_j5j1fzb wrote
Sorry to hear the quality has gone from the new versions.looks like I lucked out on these.
BadgerGeneral9639 t1_j5m0wtc wrote
it'll be garbage after 1 hard season
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my day-walkers only lasted 3 seasons, and thats just too and from work
AmbitiousCelebration t1_j5hgv4d wrote
Bought mine secondhand from someone who was leaving Alaska for good. They are still kicking 16 years later!
devolution9 OP t1_j5j1bwb wrote
Bought this pair in 1983 to go snowboarding in SoCal, back when we had to hike the hills as they would not let us use the ski lifts at Mt Baldy
OrangeCosmos t1_j5mrxzk wrote
Aspen Mtn was the same back then! I have some vintage bulky Sorrel SnowLions that have held up really well too....sad to hear that their quality has gone downhill as of late.
MudJumpy1063 t1_j5ijjgp wrote
Essential winter gear if you walk or use transit in anything colder than -8C. With two pairs of regular socks, my feet stay warm standing for an hour at -25C.
BadgerGeneral9639 t1_j5m0qfb wrote
pretty sure they arent made in north america anymore.
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they suck ass IMO - best snow boots so far for me
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Muckboots - Arctic Sport Extremes
bmwlocoAirCooled t1_j5ht0jq wrote
I have a pair. Used to live in Vermont,
Now the mountians of NC. Every now and then I use 'em.
30+ years old now. Look new.
SonnyListon999 t1_j5j8x9a wrote
Ah, just checked mine; made in Vietnam. No problem though. I’ve had them a couple of years but they’re too nice to wear outside especially in bad weather.
Unkemptwoman t1_j5grklq wrote
They are terrible on the knees!
RecognitionOne395 t1_j5gvuh4 wrote
"Made in Canada" ... they'll last.
"Made in China" ... after one winter of mild use the rubber will start cracking on the side where it creases from walking, and the sole will separate from the boot.
I speak from experience.