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Sorel teams with Barbour to redefine premium boots for storm-ready style

Sorel and Barbour combine years of heritage and craftsmanship in new collaboration

Sorel/Barbour boot
Sorel/Barbour

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Sorel and Barbour’s collaboration is more than just another winter boot you need in your collection. The newly announced collection emphasizes the charm of British design and the durability of Canadian craftsmanship. Both brands have built a legacy hard to deny, making this collaboration an ideal blend of practicality, comfort, and style. Along with three new footwear styles, the Sorel x Barbour collection includes apparel pieces, such as wax puffer jackets, which are key to both brands’ identities. With over 180 years of combined experience, Sorel and Barbour are delivering the ultimate winter collaboration that will surely transcend the trends and moment. Designed for the city and countryside, this collection stays true to both brands’ missions and styles, making it one of the most impactful partnerships to land this season. 

Sorel and Barbour combine heritage and craftsmanship in a new collection 

Combining Sorel’s performance technology and Barbour’s traditional design, this collaborative collection features three footwear options that are ready for the season. The sneaker of the collection, Callsign Horizon Low GTX, offers a patented Gore-Tex waterproof construction and a removable molded Ortholite footbed that emphasizes durability and comfort. The Sorel x Barbour Daystorm Horizon also includes these features, along with hiker hardware that gives the design a more biker boot look. Rounding out the collection is the Caribou Horizon GTX boot, which is highlighted as the standout design of the release. In addition to the previous features, this boot also includes 200g insulation and an injected-rubber shell for enhanced resistance and weatherproofing. Whether you’re wearing these three designs out in the country or the urban cities, these three styles are set to keep you protected for seasons to come. All three styles, along with the wax puffer jacket, are available via Sorel’s website and range in price from $250 to $450.

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