Customer Reviews SOREL Joan of Arctic™ Waterproof

I get SO many compliments on these boots when I wear them. My feet do get cold in them, but my feet get cold in everything, so I'm sure these boots will keep most feet warm! My only complaint is that they rub against my heel pretty badly, so when wearing for a long period of time it become uncomfortable. I am a true 7.5 and this style also fits perfectly in 7.5, with a little room for thick socks!!

Super cute and comfortable footbed. Moderate arch support. A bit stiff for my liking, however, and the boot comes up VERY high. Felt a little too constricted so returning and will try a shorter model.

Love these boots

Michigan winters are brutal and my feet get cold really easily. So I was looking for a stylish winter boot that I could wear all day that keep my feet warm no matter how cold the temperature got outside. There was a huge snowfall the day these boots were delivered so I tested them out the next day when the temperature dropped to 2 degrees. I went for a walk in the snow staying outside for about 40 minutes. I purposely wore thin socks to see how well the boot fared in cold temps: my feet stayed warm and dry the entire time and Sorel lived up to its promise. However, there was quite a bit of friction on the back of my right foot, which made the boots a bit uncomfortable. I thought maybe the boots needed to be broken in a bit, and so I wore the boot for a solid week donning thicker socks, but it still continued to rub the back of my right heel (the left boot was perfect and caused no problems though). Reading the other reviews this seems to be a common theme with these boots. However, I thought I would be one of the lucky ones and would be unaffected by this. The boots are also feel a bit clunky and weighty at times, but I believe I'll get used to it. They have zero arch support, so I will probably add an insole to them. Despite these few drawbacks, I love that they keep my feet really warm - the main reason I bought them - and I have received numerous compliments on them from complete strangers. I was also trying to choose between Sorel's Carnival boot, but I believe I made the right choice for me.

These boots are perfect for Ohio weather! Fit true to size:)

I haven't worn these out in the snow yet, but they seem very warm and I like how the tongue of the boot is sewn so there are no gaps or chance of snowing getting in through the laces. However, they are bulkier than I expected and a little hard to walk in at first, so I'm hoping I get used to them.

These boots are stylish and functional. They are a tad bulky for driving and walking. A boot like this looks huge on a foot my size. I wear a ten and purchased a ten. No issues with the fit. My feet are very narrow and kind of flat. I live in northwest Indiana. My feet were warm enough shoveling snow and walking ,so far ,with temps in the teens (Fahrenheit). The little straps at the top do not stay snapped. I'm not sure of their purpose anyway. Other than that, they seem well made. These seem less awkward & lighter than the Joan of Arctic shearling.

These are super warm and cute boots for cold, snowy days. I got a lot of compliments and the price is very good for the quality. I suggest to go 1/2 size larger if you are going to wear thick socks. One thing I'm not too happy is that they are pretty heavy and bulky.

first of all let me say that these are not some fashion boots that girls who want to be trendy put on. these are snow boots. as such they are heavy and cumbersome. because as I said they are snow boots. they definitely keep your feet warm even in 10 degree weather. i did not try them yet in icy conditions so I don't know how they handle slippery streets. but judging how they are in snow I think they would be good. the only complaint I have is that the fur keep falling out and getting everywhere. given where it is located, the fur doesn't really serve any real purpose. it gets in the way when you put on boots and gets everywhere when you take it off and doesn't really help keep your leg warmer. if i had to choose I would get the lower sorel's with no fur.

My daughter has anywhere between a 10-1/2 to 11-1/2 size foot that is fairly narrow, so it is hard to fit. Generally in boots she wears a size 10-1/2. We ordered these boots in a size 11 as well as another pair of Sorel boots and they were both too short. She didn't like the large amount of fur on the top and thought they were bulky and heavy to regularly walk across her college campus - these are personal preferences, of course, so it may be different for other customers. The next size up would be a 12, so since that would feel even clunkier, we will be going with a different boot.

Looks great! Kept my foot warm in the middle of December in Utah!

Got these last year in preparation for a bitter Chicago winter, which ultimately turned out to be not so bad. I got them in my regular size 8.5 and kept them, but they do feel a bit large when I wear them with tights. They're a heavy duty boot, so walking long distances in them is challenging, but they do keep your feet pretty warm and very dry. I usually wear them to shovel snow or to get to/from my car when at work. I actually keep a pair of flats that I change into at work, because these boots are very heavy. This year I am investing in a different style by Sorel, which I hope will provide me with the waterproofing offered by this boot, but in a lighter, more streamlined style that is more suitable for walking several city blocks without feeling like an Eskimo.

I wanted to love these because they're very stylish looking and I love my other sorrels, but these ones weren't as comfortable. There was a hard piece in the back of the shoe and it rubbed against the back of my ankle. I ended up returning them and getting a different pair.

Very cute boots and practical. Wish the fur part was detachable. I had to slit the top of the insole to make more room when putting boot on, but I have a high arch/bridge.

These look great. Fit true to size. The liner is not as comfortable as the Sorel Caribous so I got a pretty big blister on my Achilles the first time I wore them. They are getting more comfortable with more wears and thicker socks.

I love these boots. They are warm and comfortable. The color is more brown and less orange than I expected but I am glad about that. the only two things to note are that they look better on folks without wide calves and they are difficult to get off without loosening laces down to the lowest rings.

Warm boots that can be laced tightly enough at ankles to fit well. They're a bit roomy, even for slightly wide feet, when worn with thin socks but fit snugly when worn with thicker socks. Fit depends on lacing and type of socks. I like these boots very much, wear them with my denim and corduroy skirts in cold weather.

I really like these boots. I bought them because I needed warm boots that I could wear on daily basis, including while driving to work and running errands. My old pair of boots (different brand) were big and cloddy and weren't very attractive. They were also stiff enough that driving was difficult. These Sorels are not cloddy at all and look pretty cute (I got the tan and black with pink laces). As other reviewers have commented, the fur on the top is a bit cheap. I don't really think most people are going to look that closely though at the fur on my boots. The ankles are a bit stiff, but doesn't make driving difficult. I have wider feet and usually wear a 7.5 - 8. I bought an 8, and they are fine. They are most comfortable with regular socks, but I have worn them with thicker socks without an issue. (They had initially been a bit snug with thick socks, but they loosened up a little after wearing them a few times.) They are also pretty warm. I wore them for nearly an hour when the wind chill was -25F, and my feet didn't start feeling cold (though not uncomfortably) until the end of that time.

The reviews sounded great on comfort and I agree, incredibly comfortable. However, in-person the fur was out of control and they looked huge. I looked like Snookie or the abominable snowman. Very cozy, very hideous and huge.

I found these to be too wide around the toe area, making them feel clunky. Order one half size up. Would be great for those with wide width feet! It's a nice looking boot and is made for heavy snow.

Really good looking and comfortable and I bet they would be wonderfully warm - but I ordered 3 different styles of Sorel and one just looked better on me. These are a bit clunky.

Great winter boots. My feet get cold in them sometimes if I am outside for a long period of time (especially if I haven't been diligent about drying the insoles), which is disappointing. They hit just below the knee on me which is great because I live in Jackson Hole and there is a lot of snow in the winter. It goes without saying that I love the way they look - they aren't quite nice enough to wear at the office but they are a great all round winter boot. The only thing I wish I would have realized is that the straps on the sides, which hold the lining in and on, is not supposed to be pulled off on both sides so now they are just loose. I bought them a little bit big and they are definitely roomy. I would go for my regular size next time.