SOREL vs Roots: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

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SOREL

Canada Founded 1962

Outdoor & functional · Sporty & sportswear

Roots

Canada Founded 1973

Outdoor & functional · Sporty & sportswear · Polished & dressy

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

Both brands show traits of Outdoor & functional.

Different traits

Polished & dressy
Roots shows a stronger emphasis
Minimal & basics
Roots shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

SOREL (solid line, circles)
Roots (dashed line, squares)

How to read the chart

Traits farther from the centre are more prominent within each brand. The chart uses the same relative display as the brand profile. Area does not indicate brand quality or absolute differences between brands.

Traits by category

Bar lengths show how prominent each trait is within each brand.

SOREL
Roots

Minimal & basics: SOREL：Relative prominence within the brand

Roots：Relative prominence within the brand
Polished & dressy: SOREL：Relative prominence within the brand

Roots：Relative prominence within the brand
Luxury & heritage: SOREL：Relative prominence within the brand

Roots：Relative prominence within the brand
Avant-garde & designer: SOREL：Relative prominence within the brand

Roots：Relative prominence within the brand
Decoration & playfulness: SOREL：Relative prominence within the brand

Roots：Relative prominence within the brand
Streetwear: SOREL：Relative prominence within the brand

Roots：Relative prominence within the brand
Trends & youth culture: SOREL：Relative prominence within the brand

Roots：Relative prominence within the brand
Sporty & sportswear: SOREL：Relative prominence within the brand

Roots：Relative prominence within the brand
Outdoor & functional: SOREL：Relative prominence within the brand

Roots：Relative prominence within the brand

Basic information

Field	SOREL	Roots
Country	Canada	Canada
Founded	1962	1973
Category	Footwear	Clothing
Other categories	Clothing Accessories	Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products

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Brand profiles

SOREL

Canada Founded 1962

SOREL is a footwear brand founded in Canada in 1962. Originating with Kaufman Rubber Company, it is known for signature winter boots such as Caribou™. Now a brand under Columbia Sportswear Company, it offers all-season footwear, from boots...

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Roots

Canada Founded 1973

Roots is a lifestyle brand founded in Toronto, Canada, in 1973 by Michael Budman and Don Green. With apparel for women, men, and children as its main focus, it offers a wide range of products, including leather goods, footwear, accessories,...

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