What materials are best for women’s snow boots?
When you use the best materials, you can recognise the true benefits of snow boots. The best materials for footwear are those selected with purpose. At Sorel, we deliver quality snow boots for women (and the whole family) – as we have for the past six decades.
Each pair we design demonstrates our unwavering commitment to providing the best materials that ensure insulation, protection, comfort and style.
Insulation
Winter ensures we will see some frigid temperatures. One of the most significant features of our models is their ability to keep your feet warm and cosy. Sorel manufactures our winter footwear with this in mind, using premium materials to ensure warmth on the coldest days.
Many of our options provide 100g – 300g of built-in insulation. They feature a fleece or microfleece lining that offers an additional level of cosiness. Other styles include thick 6mm – 9mm removable linings. Our removable linings are breathable and provide superb protection against the cold.
Whichever pair you select, you can rest assured that Sorel has ensured they are cosy, warm and made with the most effective insulation materials.
Waterproof Protection
While staying warm is an essential quality of winter footwear, so is staying dry. In fact, if your foot gets wet, it is unlikely to stay warm. Winter ushers in plenty of precipitation. Fortunately, Sorel uses top-quality materials to ensure each pair repels water.
You can see our superb waterproofing design across our extensive range. Every pair of snow shoes includes waterproof outsoles made from robust, durable rubber. Some models feature moulded rubber with seam-sealed construction. Other models include the same material used to manufacture some dry suits – handcrafted, vulcanised, waterproof rubber.
We designed the upper sections of each pair with water resistance in mind. We use both natural and synthetic materials. Our natural options (like leather and suede) are inherently waterproof. Our synthetic options (like canvas and nylon) also provide excellent waterproof protection.
Grip
Winter temperatures fluctuate. Some days are mild, while others can be below freezing. Inevitably, we often end up with ice-covered surfaces. Sorel designs our slip-resistant snow boots with unbeatable traction on each sole to ensure stability on slippery ground.
Many of our models include specially designed treads, such as EVERTREAD™ outsoles. This design allows for great grip on the slickest of surfaces.
Our other models include multi-directional lug outsoles for enhanced traction, high-traction rubber down the centre, herringbone-design outsoles or Sorel aero-trac non-loading outsoles. These outsoles also provide ample grip on slippery, uneven terrain.
Comfort
Alongside warmth, protection and safety, our footwear provides plenty of comfort. The materials we use are selected for their function-first qualities. However, we ensure they are comfortable for the range of activities you will use each pair for.
Many of our options, such as those with canvas or nylon uppers, are lightweight. These are perfect for longer adventures, like snow hiking or walking. Some of our models are lace-up, allowing you to easily adjust the fit of your footwear.
Some of our options also include cuffs and collars. These cuffs are function-first fashion. Our faux fur, sherpa-pile or shearling cuffs deliver plenty of style. However, they also provide greater comfort by ensuring flurries do not fall down the top.
Uppers
As mentioned above, Sorel’s uppers are made from premium waterproof materials. However, they also come in various heights to suit everyone’s needs. You can buy tall uppers for heavy snow. For urban areas and light snowfall, ankle-height uppers will be suitable. Are you looking for a bit of versatility? We also feature mid-height uppers.
Need help determining which upper height you should buy? Discover more about the height of women’s snow boots to help you decide which is best for you. Whichever upper height you choose, you can be confident that Sorel has selected the best materials for their creation.
Sorel is uncompromising in our devotion to quality. As with all of Sorel’s types of snow boots, you are guaranteed footwear that uses superior materials to ensure warmth, protection, safety, comfort and style.