Foot-in, Collingwood-ready, with Sorels "Cheyanne Reserve" and "Caribou Wool" winter boots

If there is anything in my 29-years on this earth that I've learned from my mother about Canadian winters, it's to always make sure my feet, hands and head are kept warm. Whereas my hands and head are a different story entirely (pun intended), thanks to Sorel Footwear and the boots pictured above, my Jewish mother can rest easy knowing that my feet will stay warm and dry even in the coldest of conditions. 

Let's take a quick look at both boots respectively and talk about why they're both amazing in their own unique right.

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