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1,612 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

57%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

17%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

11%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

6%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

8%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

66%"Felt true to size"

79%"Felt true to width"

79%"Moderate arch support"

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Loved the look and super comfy and warm with wool socks in them. They are a tad hard to get into at the bottom so you do have to put some extra work into them with loosening the ties all the way to bottom, but my opinion these boots are worth it! I am anemic so very cold all time and I could walk miles in these in the freezing cold on concrete and no issues I ended up buying another pair.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
Boot is a bigger style than the Tofino (which I own 2 of) . Love the heaviness of this boot but the sizing issue took time to get used to.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I absolutely love these boots. They are waterproof and so warm! My only complaint is the the process of getting them on. My feet have a high arch so the top of my foot is higher than some, making it very difficult to get the boots on.i have to pull so hard that I actually burst a blood vessel in my eye once, pulling these on! I don't know that it's a function of the boot so much as it is a function of my differently shaped foot. Once they are on my feet, they are very comfortable and roomy. It's just getting them on!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I love these boots! They are warm, comfortable and so cute!!! Just a heads up though, they are SUPER hard to get on and off, almost like ski boots! I've only worn them a few times and it appears as though it might be getting easier but I'm not 100% sure yet. Because I had such a hard time getting them on the 1st time I actually pulled the side snap right off of one of the boots. I just plan to take them in somewhere to have that fixed. No big deal! So if you are thinking of purchasing these boots I think you'll be happy you did, just know they are not an easy on/off boot! That is really the only reason I did not give them 5 stars.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I wanted to get a cute & warm pair of snow boots, and decided on this pair. Although cute & warm, these did not look that good on my wider calves. Plus, they felt a bit too heavy and didn't think they would be the best option for weekend errands on snowy days (which, lately, we haven't been getting much of in western PA). I'll be returning these to get something for different.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I have yet to wear them out in the snow to test it's waterproof, cold, and slip resistant ability. However I have tried them on to test out the feel of it. I love how comfy it is once myfoot is inside. It's definitely true to size. The wide front gives plenty of room for each toe. However, to walk in is a different story and will take time to get used to/break in. It feels like I'm wearing a walking boot/brace/cast. It's so rigid and unflexible, I have no idea what will happen when I'm on slippery ice, hoping they really are nonslip. Getting off is such a pain. I didn't want to believe the stories and complaintsbut sadly it's true. I really wish they had a side zipper to make it easier taking off but then I guess it wouldn't be totally waterproof. My ankle gets stuck when trying to take off the boot. It almost felt like I would break myfoot one time, I had to take a break with my foot dangling in halfway. This is not safe. I can't imagine being old with fragile bones , wearing these. I'm not sure I'll ever love these as much as my Minnetonka or other snow boots. The only reason why I'm keeping them is for their quality outside material, love the color and style, and the height. We're getting into negative degree weather and many feet of snow already, so I need a god quality boot. Just hoping they'll break in.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I love these boots. They are high so the snow doesn’t get in, warm with removable liners to wash, and cute. I would say they are a tad narrow as I have regular feet. Traction is good, about as good as a duck boot, but better than everyone gives them credit for. I’ve been wearing these every day there is any snow and love them.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I have yet to wear them out in the snow to test it's waterproof, cold, and slip resistant ability. However I have tried them on to test out the feel of it. I love how comfy it is once myfoot is inside. It's definitely true to size. The wide front gives plenty of room for each toe. However, to walk in is a different story and will take time to get used to/break in. It feels like I'm wearing a walking boot/brace/cast. It's so rigid and unflexible, I have no idea what will happen when I'm on slippery ice, hoping they really are nonslip. Getting off is such a pain. I didn't want to believe the stories and complaints-but sadly it's true. I really wish they had a side zipper to make it easier taking off but then I guess it wouldn't be totally waterproof. My ankle gets stuck when trying to take off the boot. It almost felt like I would break myfoot one time, I had to take a break with my foot dangling in halfway. This is not safe. I can't imagine being old with fragile bones , wearing these. I'm not sure I'll ever love these as much as my Minnetonka or other snow boots. The only reason why I'm keeping them is for their quality outside material, love the color and style, and the height. We're getting into negative degree weather and many feet of snow already, so I need a god quality boot. Just hoping they'll break in.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
Boot is warm. Does feel a bit narrow, I went a size larger than normal due to this. Not as comfortable as my Old Sorel Domninator boots they replaced, but they should work. Would be nice if they made wide boots.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These were cute and I loved the fur on top. I'm fairly short, though (5' 3"), and these are pretty tall. If I was taller, I think they would have been perfect. I decided to go with the Carnival style that are a little shorter, but the sole is very similar.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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It was too big... but I liked the shoe style.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
Very cute snow boots but too big, had to return it, plan on getting it in a smaller size.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I wear a 6.5 to 7 and these were super small.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I finally decided on the Joan of Arctic boots after a long exhausting search for a pair of winter boots that will truly keep my toes warm but also are at least partly stylish. I also bought the Caribou style from Sorel that claim to keep your feet warm at -40° at the same time. The Joan of Arctic won out because they just looked better on my feet. As a girl that has a size 9.5-10 shoe size I never want to look like I am wearing clown shoes. The Caribou style were not quite at the level of clown shoes but they were definitely much more clunky and more masculine than the Joan of Arctic style. I am hoping my vanity doesn't lead to my toes getting frostbite the Joan of Arctic are only rated for -25°.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Very good!! Love the look...tough to get on so i definitely don’t throw them on to run out the door. Love these for a day when i am out and about all day and the weather is yuck.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I have been eyeing these boots for some time, so when I received them and tried them on, I really wanted to love them. However, they were hard to get on and so bulky/heavy when they were on that I finally decided I probably wouldn’t wear them very often. Very stylish, but not very comfortable.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I really liked these boots but they turned out to be a bit TOO green and heavy for what I was looking for. Certainly can recommend them to anyone looking for that type of snow boot.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Cute boots but they look so wide. My foot had plenty of room- too much. The fur is also really random and not smooth.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Many reviews said these run big so I ordered a 9--I'm usually a 9 or 9.5. I have high arches and I could not get them on with socks. I could barely get them on barefoot and length felt short also.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I had ordered two of those boots in different colors, both size 12. The black ones fit while the other ones, which were "supposedly" size 12 as well, did not. They were more like a size 10, so I find the sizing not consistent. The boots that fit are terrific though. I have had them now for several winters and winters in upstate New York are rough. Kept my feet nice and toasty with just one pair of socks on. Hands down the best boots I ever had. The only three minus points I have are, the already mentioned inconsitant sizing, after a while I find the liners to get pretty smelly and I wish there was build in support/ cushion for the heels. The soles are super flat and my feet get really sore after a while of walking. But otherwise, worth every single penny.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I live in a world class ski town that gets 450" of snow per winter, so I need good snow boots. Blizzards don't keep anyone inside here. My old boots wore out after only 3 seasons, so I have high hopes for these. They are very well made and fit fine. Super warm. They're pretty cute, BUT they are super heavy. It kind of feels like you have weights on your feet when you walk in them. I've yet to try them in the snow, so I'll update when it hits (It's Sept right now). But I'm a little worried it'll make trudging through snow a little harder than it otherwise is due to the weight of the boot.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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This is a very heavy boot! Not the easiest to get on and they ran small for me. I m returning for a half size up. They are very good quality and stylish to boot (lol) but really expensive. Im a 10 and have to get a 10.5 but don't know that I will due to the weight of these boots.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I love the looks but wish they could be more compact.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These feel very big and make my feet look even bigger. I wish I would’ve got a different style.
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Bought these to replace an older pair of Sorel Joan of Arctics (~5 years old). unfortunately despite buying the same size these were way too small so will have to return. Still love the style and color!
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