Customer Reviews SOREL Joan of Arctic™ Waterproof

Very high quality and stylish. My only complaint is that they are very heavy. It takes time to get used to walking in them.

Seem to be very well made and comfortable boots. But my foot is a tad bit narrow so this boot did not fit me.

The toe area and front of shoe was wide.

Boot was too wide in the foot and ankle. I have a narrow foot. Length was good. I wear a 7.5 shoe, purchased an 8.

It is a little difficult to put on. Even completely unlaced my heel has a hard time getting in. It is quite snug against the top of my foot. It seems to run a bit small. However once it is on your foot it is very comfortable and VERY warm and looks cute.

Too Big

I bought these boots for one of my rare trips into the snow- this time circumpolar north, in Norway. I like the way they look and that I can put orthotics inside, and that they are not too heavy. After 2 weeks slogging about in snow and slush I can say that they are waterproof and reasonably warm. But not warm enough for long periods of standing outside and honestly they already show signs of wear after only a couple of weeks. I put stretch crampons over them to manage the ice. If I lived in a truly freezing cold place these boots would be inadequate. And I agree with other reviewers who are disappointed at the steep drop-off in the quality of Sorel's boots. They seems to be far more fashion oriented than durable.

I am 5’11” and wear a size 12W/13M. These fit me well, which means they are probably wider for most average women. They don’t have a lot of arch support, but I do like them. The lining does come out and can be purchased separately when they wear out. I’m contemplating getting an insert and putting it under the felt lining for more arch support. These are so warm! I live in Virginia and bought them more for fashion and for the occasional snow days we get. But they are perfect for people who live in super cold areas. As some have said, you do need to adjust the laces when taking them off and putting them back on in order to get your foot in and out. Overall. I’m giving them a 4 simply because I wish they had arch support.

At 68, I am suddenly between a size 11-12. With the felt lining, these are just huge, especially with the added fur at top. Seem very warm, however, and I would still recommend them for someone with smaller feet. I am 5'8" and 150 lbs, relatively thin and these look like I am standing in a boat. But, if you have cold feet, I would go or them!