Sorel (brand)
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| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Clothing |
| Founded | Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (1962) |
| Founder | Arthur Ratz Kaufman |
| Headquarters | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Products | Footwear |
| $228.8 million (2017) | |
| Parent | Columbia Sportswear |
| Website | www |
Sorel is a subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear based in Portland, Oregon that manufactures and distributes shoes.
History[]
Sorel was originally a line of winter sport/work boots that were introduced in 1962 by the Kaufman Rubber Company of Kitchener, Ontario.[1][2] They became its most successful product line. Kaufman Rubber Co. became Kaufman Footwear in 1964. Kaufman Footwear declared bankruptcy in 2000.[3] The Sorel trademark was bought by Columbia Sportswear.[4] Following Columbia's purchase, the Sorel brand was expanded to other products,[5] such as nylon outerwear and other work-related garments.[6]
References[]
- ^ "About Us". Sorel. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- ^ "Why Consider Work Boots". 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2021-11-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Kaufman Footwear fonds". University of Waterloo. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
- ^ "Sorel's demise leaves boot shortage". CBC News. 2000-11-21. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
- ^ "Sorel brand gets a re-boot". Portland Business Journal. August 22, 2010. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
- ^ Deruyter, Ron (2001-05-09). "Sorel boots to reappear on shelves next month" (Fee required). The Record. Kitchener, Ontario. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
External links[]
- www.sorel.com — Sorel Brand site
Categories:
- Companies based in Portland, Oregon
- Shoe brands
- Clothing companies established in 1962
- 1962 establishments in Ontario