Best 11 Sorel Waterproof Winter Boots for Women

This is the standout of the whole roundup, and not by a little. The ONA RMX Glacy is a waterproof boot built for actual winter, and at 84 percent off it costs less than a decent lunch out. The size 5.5 listing is what’s discounted this deeply, so smaller feet win here. If that’s your size, I would not think too hard about it.

The Caribou X Chelsea is the pull-on cousin of Sorel’s classic Caribou, with a waterproof build and a stretch panel instead of laces. That makes it the easy one to throw on for a cold, wet morning when you don’t want to fuss. The Pure Silver and Black colorway in a size 7 is the one marked down here. It runs warm, so it earns its keep in real snow.

The Emelie III Chelsea has the best bestseller rank of any boot in this list, which tells you people keep buying it. It is a waterproof Chelsea boot that reads more like a city boot than a snow boot, so it works for commuting and errands without screaming “winter.” The Dusty Tan and Gum finish is a quiet neutral. This is the one I’d grab if I wanted a boot I could wear past the first thaw.

The ONA Ave Boot Lace is the lace-up fashion boot in Sorel’s waterproof lineup, with a Velvet Tan and Gum look that leans casual. It is less of a deep-snow boot and more of a wet-pavement, drizzly-day boot. The discount here is smaller than the puffy styles, so it’s a fine buy rather than a steal. Good pick if you want laces over a pull-on.

The Out N About IV Puffy is the workhorse winter boot of this group. It has a waterproof base and a quilted puffy upper, so it handles cold and wet without feeling heavy. The Arctic Sea and Chalk size 9 is the listing on sale. This is the boot I’d point a first-time Sorel buyer toward, because it does the obvious job well.

The Out N About IV Mini Puffy is the ankle-height version of the boot above, with the same waterproof and insulated build in a shorter shaft. It slips on faster and looks less bulky with jeans. The Honey White and Gum size 10 is what’s marked down. Pick this over the taller Puffy if you mostly deal with cold rain rather than knee-deep snow.

The ONA Ave Trek is the grippiest of the bunch, with a lugged outsole meant for slick paths and a waterproof upper in Honey White and Sea Salt. It splits the difference between a hiking boot and a winter boot. The discount is the smallest in this section, so it’s solid rather than a bargain. Worth it if traction is your main worry.

The Explorer STRT Chelsea is the one boot here Sorel doesn’t label waterproof, so set your expectations accordingly. It’s a cozy, casual Chelsea in Omega Taupe and Wet Sand that works for dry cold and around-town wear. Think soft and warm rather than storm-ready. If you want something for crisp fall days more than blizzards, this fits.

The Contemporary sandal is a clean, strappy style in Chalk and Black that suits June better than anything else here. It has the chunky Sorel sole, so it feels sturdier underfoot than a flimsy flat sandal. The size 7.5 is the one on sale. A practical pick for someone who wants a sandal that can actually walk a few miles.

The Viibe Clog is the fun one, a slip-on in Luminous Lime and Honey White that you either love at a glance or skip entirely. It’s a quick on-and-off shoe for the porch, the garden, or a quick errand. The lime is loud, so know that going in. At two-thirds off it’s a low-stakes way to try the style.

The Scout N About Low is a casual sneaker in Aura and Gum, freshly added and marked as a limited time deal. It’s the closed-toe summer option for anyone who isn’t a sandal person. The bestseller rank is higher than I’d like, so it’s less proven than the boots above. Still, it’s a fair price on a simple everyday sneaker if the color works for you.