Bella and Gigi Hadid swear by these winter boots – here’s why

Bella and Gigi Hadid just anointed the new ‘It’ winter shoe — and it’s not quite what you’d expect.

It may not be the first name that comes to mind today comfort shoes that have taken over the store floors, but one of the OG sheep boot brands, Sorel, is slowly but surely climbing its way back to the top.

Historically, Sorel made a name for itself for being the gorp-core footwear of choice for models like Elle McPhearson, but also for its early collaborations including Chloé in 2017. But the brand actually goes all the way back to 1962, when it was founded in Canada. The boots were loved for their technical efficiency, designed to withstand extreme temperatures down to -40 degrees thanks to their removable ThermoPlus felt lining.

But apart from the practical side, the label has earned its fashion stripes through collaborations with stars. The latest is from cool New York label Proenza Schouler, who have reimagined Sorel’s iconic style Caribou shoe in a low-cut version and a Chelsea boot version, both available in black, yellow and white.

It didn’t take long for celebrities to discover the hyped collaboration. On October 23, Bella Hadid already had the rubber on Caribou shoes just a few weeks after their runway debut. She paired them with a white cotton underwear ensemble and an oversized beige jacket – a classic model off-duty look.

Shortly afterwards, she sister Gigi Hadid wore a pair of Sorel Tivoli V boots on the way to the Victoria’s Secret fashion show wearing pieces from her own knitwear label Guest In Residence.

Love them or hate them, these comfort shoes are model approved and are sure to be everywhere this winter. Whether you prefer the minimalist version in collaboration with Proenza Schouler or the sheepskin-lined version winter bootsSorel should be in your boat rotation this winter.

A version of this story originally appeared on Vogue Germany.

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