Hit the outdoors in style with Sorel
October 29th, 2009
I love shoes. No, wait. I. LOVE. SHOES. Heels, ballet flats, tennis shoes, flip-flops, you name it and I have a pair or two or three. And when the cold weather hits and snow starts to fall (it seems to skip right over rain here in Utah) I’m a big fan of any shoe that keeps my often chilly toes super toasty.
Last year I reviewed Bearpaw shoes and am already a fan of Uggs, but this year there’s a new fave in my closet and I have a feeling it will be worn a lot more than the others because it combines comfort, warmth and some serious style. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on–and toes in–a pair of Sorel boots so the company sent me the Shila from their newest line. (Oh, the sacrifices I make for our readers…) Though I think the Shila is one of their cutest styles I have to admit I can count at least five others that come close. I’m thinking it’s the combination of 45+ years of experience and some pretty talented product designers that make their line so irresistible!
So the Shila arrived, tie-up laces, wedge heel and all. My first thought was something like, “Dang! These boots are even cuter in person!” It was then followed by, “How did I not notice ‘SOREL’ written along the outside of the heel?” At first that was a bit off-putting, but that’s probably because I don’t love brand names printed noticeably on clothing. I think I would’ve preferred it to be the exact same color as the background (it is in the black) just so it blended in a bit more, but as it was the boot had enough chic style to compensate for this one little “flaw.”
Of course being cold-weather boots meant I had to wait for a nice wintry day to test them out, and fortunately for this review–but unfortunately for me because I hate snow–we actually had some snow fall yesterday, enough to warrant a thorough test drive. I pulled on Sorel’s Shila boots and opted for some straight-leg jeans so I could show off the super cute laces. I wore those shoes from about noon until about 6pm, even keeping them on while in the house, they were THAT comfortable. I swear the sole of the shoe had some serious cushioning but I had added spring in my step, something I’ve lost these past few crazy weeks. Though I love my Uggs and Bearpaws they don’t have near the comfort when it comes to the insole. My feet were toasty and looked fabulous, if I do say so myself. I did notice the SOREL printed on the boot wasn’t nearly as noticeable once the boots were on my feet, and no, that’s not just because they were harder to see. It really blended in well to the overall look, so I guess first impressions can be deceiving sometimes! (Gotta love my expression; it’s like I’m trying to pretend I really and truly do love snow. A for effort!)
Sorel has a wonderful line of boots for men and children as well so you can make sure everyone’s tootsies are warm this winter. If you happen to live someplace like Phoenix, I say buy a pair and then come up and visit me just so you can wear them! I already have my eyes on the Hoonah and Maribel in black…merry Christmas to me! –Emily
*** Giveaway! Sorel is giving away one pair of children’s boots, winner’s choice! Here’s how to enter. You can do as many of these as you’d like. Each one is worth one entry into our giveaway:
• Visit Sorel.com and leave a comment telling us your favorite shoe style.
• Follow Sorel on Twitter and leave a comment telling us you’re their newest follower.
• Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment with the URL of your tweet.
• Blog about this giveaway and leave a comment with the URL to your blog post.
Include a valid email address for our drawing. We’ll draw the winner from the comments and contact her via email. Deadline: November 5, 2009 (midnight). The winner will have 24 hours to claim her prize or a new winner will be chosen.
* Congratulations to Chris S., the winner of the Sorel giveaway! Thank you to everyone who took the time to read the review and add a comment. Keep reading the Daily Dish for your chance to participate in more giveaways!
October 29th, 2009 at 9:31 am
I can’t help but Tweet about this one! Those boots are smokin’ HOT on you Emily. Love them, I think they are going on my Christmas wish list.
YAY Sorel!
October 29th, 2009 at 9:33 am
I’m back again because I just visited the SOREL website, and I’m in love with the Hoonah boots. YUMMY!! I love those
I live in Canada – how do I not own a pair of these already?? Shocker that must be remedied.
October 29th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Love, Love the Hoonah boots. And you are looking pretty sassy in those boots Em! At least one reason to be glad for the snow, right?
October 29th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
The Icepack are adorable for the kids but I’m partial to the Shilia for myself. I’m needing some!
October 29th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
I’d love to get the Yoot Pac TP Children’s boots in black!
October 29th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
follow Sorel on twitter- whitlump
October 29th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
tweet- http://twitter.com/whitlump/status/5275749502
October 29th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
I love the hoonah and snowlion for women and for kids I love the yoot pac and anow princess
October 29th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
following on twitter
October 29th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
http://twitter.com/allyashbree
October 29th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
yoot pac would be great !!! thnx 4 the opp
October 29th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
I loove the Flurry TP Children’s boot!
October 29th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Nakiska™ Shearling look super cozy!!
Thanks
October 29th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
oh my! The joan of arctic….LOVE THESE!
October 29th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
following Sorel on twitter
October 29th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
I TWEETED; http://twitter.com/Dealectiblemom/status/5279948838
October 29th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
I love the Yoot Pac™ TP Children. They would look so good on my son in the snow this winter.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
I am a new Sorel follower on Twitter (NotimeMom)
October 29th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Tweeted this giveaway!
http://twitter.com/notimeMom/status/5281056705
andrea.kruse at gmail dot com
October 30th, 2009 at 1:01 am
I adore the 1964 Reserve. What great boots.
October 30th, 2009 at 3:37 am
These would be great for winter! The Flurry TP Youth would be perfect!
greenlancer at comcast dot net
October 30th, 2009 at 3:38 am
Followed on twitter!
@bellanova85
greenlancer at comcast dot net
October 30th, 2009 at 7:51 am
I own a pair of Sorels so you don’t need to convince me that they are the best boots ever!! We live in Minnesota where it can get pretty darned cold…so I would love to win a pair of Sorels for one of my boys. I would pick the Snow Commander.
October 30th, 2009 at 8:23 am
I love the snow commander toddler boots.
October 30th, 2009 at 10:14 am
I love all sorel boots. Up here in AK, we are serious about footwear. Sorel boots are the best winter boots out there.
For toddlers, I love the snow commander boots in the punk color.
October 30th, 2009 at 10:15 am
I follow sorel on twitter @chaipoakgnr.
October 30th, 2009 at 10:18 am
tweeted: http://twitter.com/chaipoakgnr/status/5292554747
October 30th, 2009 at 10:41 am
I wish it was for adults! I love the Yoot Pac TP Youth in size 4 for my kid!! (Black and Tusk colors).
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com
October 30th, 2009 at 11:58 am
I love the Shila. So fun and darling.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:59 am
tweeted-http://twitter.com/AutumH/status/5294906287
October 30th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
I like the Icepack ones
October 30th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
I love the Yoot Pac™ TP Children!! Perfect for this New Jersey Winter!
October 30th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Following Sorel on twitter (lacadazy)
October 30th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/lacadazy/status/5297846950
October 30th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
I like womens helen of tundra (great name!)
October 30th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
I love the Flurry children’s boot.
October 30th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
I follow Sorel on Twitter (I’m @prizealert)
October 30th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Here’s my tweet: http://twitter.com/prizealert/status/5298935187
October 30th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
This has been on my wishlist for a long time.
1964 Pac Ranger, Serene Green
Size: 9
October 30th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
I follow sorelfootwear on twitter, this is how I found out about the giveaway.. Thanks Sorel!
October 30th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
tweet http://twitter.com/karenmed409/status/5299165937
October 30th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Ohhh,i love them all! I would choose Joan of Artic! Love them!
grayjones5 at yahoo dot com
October 30th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Flurry TP Youth
Deborah
comfortjoydesigns AT gmail DOT com
Michigan Addy Ready
October 31st, 2009 at 6:51 am
The Hoonah boots are gorgeous!
October 31st, 2009 at 8:46 am
I like the Yoot Pac™ TP Children’s boots.
October 31st, 2009 at 11:58 am
I LOVE the Helen of Tundra boots!
October 31st, 2009 at 3:37 pm
I like the Icepack Youth boots. My son would love them.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:31 pm
The snow princess boots are adorable
October 31st, 2009 at 5:41 pm
icepack childrens boots are my favorites
October 31st, 2009 at 8:11 pm
Awesome! For kids, I love the Rainbou…
But for me?…toss up among Joan of Arctic, Shila, and the rockin’ green pair…
October 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
I like Yoot Pac™ TP Youth for my son.
November 1st, 2009 at 3:40 am
The Yoot Pac youth is so cute, To bad i couldn’t fins any smaller shoes
November 1st, 2009 at 3:41 am
I follow Sorel on twitter
@notimemommy
November 1st, 2009 at 6:51 am
I like Sneaky Pete.
November 1st, 2009 at 6:52 am
Following Sorel on Twitter @getalonghome.
November 1st, 2009 at 6:53 am
Tweeted; http://twitter.com/Getalonghome/statuses/5337660225
November 1st, 2009 at 6:58 am
Blogged here: http://getalonghome.com/2009/11/sorel-giveaway/
November 1st, 2009 at 10:10 am
I really like the 1964 Pac.
November 1st, 2009 at 3:23 pm
I love the Yoot Pac TP Youth! These would be great for my three year old to wear this winter!
November 1st, 2009 at 3:23 pm
follow Sorel on Twitter @CherryBlossBaby
November 1st, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Tweet:
http://twitter.com/CherryBlossBaby/status/5347745772
November 1st, 2009 at 9:16 pm
I love the women’s Suka boots.
November 1st, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Following Sorel on Twitter @simplyandreah
November 1st, 2009 at 9:18 pm
Tweet!
http://twitter.com/simplyandreah/status/5355424207
November 1st, 2009 at 10:02 pm
I love the Snow Princess and I think my daughter will, too!
November 1st, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Following Sorel as cillymoosh
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:11 pm
I like the Yoot Pac™ TP Youth in black/tusk!
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:40 am
I’d love to get my son the Snow Commander™ Toddler!
inalak at msn dot com
November 4th, 2009 at 8:44 am
love the toddler snow commander!
November 4th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
I tweeted!! http://twitter.com/AZcomm/status/5433136635
November 4th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
I’m also following Sorel on Twitter!
November 4th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Favorite: Youth Falcon Ridge!
November 4th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Wow my wife would love those Maribel in black and I cloud always replace my 10 year old caribou with some new ones in black. Great boots and labeled with my last name. follow sorelfootwear on twitteras cjsorel and tweeted.
November 4th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
my favorite sorel style is the kaska!
chan6388 at fredonia dot edu
November 4th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
following on twitter @jolync!
chan6388 at fredonia dot edu
November 4th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
tweeted! http://twitter.com/jolync/status/5434226612
November 4th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
blogged! http://forpancake.livejournal.com/51523.html
November 5th, 2009 at 12:11 am
I like the Yoot Pac™ TP Children
November 5th, 2009 at 6:29 am
The Yoot Pac TP Youth boots are great. My daughter would love the purple color.
November 5th, 2009 at 7:07 am
I love the snow princess boots!
November 5th, 2009 at 7:08 am
I follow on twitter: tuesdaygirl
November 5th, 2009 at 11:09 am
Toddler SNOW COMMANDER for my snow mountain king!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
my fave are the snow princess kids boots,
thanks
November 5th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
The Yoot Pac TP boots looks so warm!
November 5th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
love Hoonah – fun to say too!
November 5th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
tweet http://twitter.com/phxbne/status/5463201338
November 5th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
follow SOrel @phxbne
November 5th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
OMG! I soooo love the ‘Joan of Arc(tic) boot for myself, but for my Grandson I would love to have the blue toddler boots – I really love the youth slip-ons, too but they are too big for him
November 5th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
i like the snow commander toddler! pefect for this winter!
November 5th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
I actually think the Shila are my favorite, but the Hoonah come a close second!
November 5th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Tweet! http://twitter.com/thxmailcarrier/status/5468767970
November 5th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
I think the Hoonah style is very no-nonsense and practical. Like me!
November 5th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
I like the Snow Princess boots.
November 5th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
I would love the Snow Princess boots or the Yoot Pac TP Youth Boots for my daughter.
November 5th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
The Suka boots would keep my toasty in the winter!
November 5th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
I love the Snow Princess. Thanks!
November 5th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
I’m Sorel’s newest follower on Twitter (MamandeEDS).
November 5th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Tweet: http://twitter.com/MamandeEDS/statuses/5472177280
November 6th, 2009 at 12:36 am
My favorite style is the Nakiska™ Shearling!
November 6th, 2009 at 12:37 am
I’m Sorel’s newest follower on Twitter (susanlanai).