Founded in 1962 in Canada, Sorel is best known for combining rugged functionality with urban style, crafting boots and shoes that perform in harsh conditions while looking great. From classic snow boots to fashion-forward hybrids, SOREL has evolved into a brand that blends performance, comfort, and confidence—with increasing attention on sustainability and ethical production.

Sorel is taking steps toward a more responsible future, focusing on:

• Sustainable Materials: Sorel incorporates recycled felt, rubber, and insulation in many of its designs. They also use LITE (Low Impact To the Environment) leather, tanned with less water and energy.
• Circular Design Goals: The brand is working towards creating products with lower environmental impact across their lifecycle, including material sourcing, manufacturing, and packaging.
• Carbon Reduction: Sorel's parent company, Columbia Sportswear, has committed to science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement.
• Less Waste: Sorel has begun to reduce packaging waste and use recycled cardboard in boxes and hangtags.

Fair Labor Practices: Sorel aligns with Columbia Sportswear’s Code of Conduct, ensuring safe working conditions and fair labor practices across their global supply chain.

DEI Initiatives: Through Columbia’s corporate framework, Sorel is involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, as well as community giving efforts.

Outside Sports stocks Sorel because their boots deliver reliable winter performance while also embracing a fashion-forward, city-to-snow aesthetic our customers love. We're encouraged by Sorel’s steps toward sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing, and we're excited to see how they continue to evolve.