Customer Reviews SOREL Joan of Arctic™ Waterproof

These boots are warm, and functional and enormous. You could never put enough pairs of socks on to fill up this toe box/entire footbed. I read about a hundred reviews and ordered a 1/2 size up from my normal size to accommodate socks. I was absolutely swimming in them, not to mention each boot weighs about 5 pounds. Sent those back for a 1/2 size smaller than I actually wear in street shoes, and still enormous. I have narrowish feet, and skinny/ normal calves. I had the laces as tight as they would go, and still I was swimming. They are stylish and warm, that is no question. I ultimately ordered the Tivoli Tall and Tofino Tall - both of which are overall a much less clunky, heavy boot. Still rated for cold temps, but not gratuitous on the sizing like the Joan's.

I ordered a pair of boots for my niece as a gift and she did not receive them yet I ordered them at the end of dec. My niece is carmen rudy and I am linda clavette if my credit card did not go through please let me know so i can reorder another pair, thank you!

Nothing compares to the warmth of Sorel boots - my feet are cozy, dry, and generally happy. However, the base of the shoe makes my feet look incredibly wide. I've used the word "gargantuan" a few times this week. I still like the boots because they add a bit of sass to gettin' the job done, but, they are not the sleek NYC boots I need. I guess I'll save these for the country house.

These boots are so big. I have ordered three pairs now, and am going on my fourth which would make them two whole sizes smaller than I would normally wear.

Wish I had a different color - The only color available in my size was the oatmeal, which is fine (gets a little dirty), but I really wanted the hawk brown or the black. Not a huge deal. Otherwise, the shoe is a little difficult to get in and out of in a size 10, where I normally wear a size 11, but the 11 felt a little big on me once my foot was in it.

I have worn this style of Natori for about 2 years now. I'm a 34D and hands down it's worth the extra cost to buy. I was so happy to find it at Zappos with free shipping. I wear mine for everyday use.

Cute boot! Love the looks of this sorel boot, the fur cuff is too cute. Fits like the old traditional sorel, meaning no arch support and a little sloppy. Going to try putting in a foot bed to take up some of the excess room. Overall great boot.

Sorel Joan of Arctic - These are excellent cold weather boots. They are waterproof around the rubber sole and the inside is lined in thick felt that can be removed. The sizing is off. I wear an eight and had to purchase the seven but since they are wide my feet slip in them and my toes hit the top of the boot. I do have narrow feet, but these boots seem very roomy, wider than normal. I have to lace them very tightly to keep my feet from sliding around. They are very warm and look cute. I do get a lot of compliments. I kept because they are warm and waterproof. Just wish they weren't quite so wide. They certainly will accommodate thick socks.

Looks great - keep feet warm and dry - but uncomfortable! These shoes are definitely NOT comfortable. Maybe I have a hard time breaking in new shoes - but this boot totally scraped the skin on my heels and ankles. I have huge scabs still healing from the bloody wounds. I think this is because the shoe seems to have this inner, removable layer that is rigid. It feels almost like a brace. That brace feels really tight around the ankles. And yet, there is a lot of space around the toes. I have medium width feet and there is way too much space in front and sides. So, the fit wasn't snug and comfortable, the way Uggs or sneakers would be. I did wear them when NYC had its recent snow storm, and they are handy in snow. However, I wore them with bandages.

Looks great but could feel better. I fell in love with these boots immediately. Ordered them, put them on, and while walking around my house became very upset they didn't fit well. After ordering a size smaller thinking that would do the trick they were still sliding off my heel. I have decided to return for another pair that lace closer to my toes. They also seemed a bit chunky but were very warm.

there was no arch support

I have wanted these for years but could never justify spending the money. I saw they were on sale so I ordered them. I wish I would have tried them on beforehand because I most likely would not have bought them. They are so stiff I can't stretch my ankle or rotate my foot. Also, they are not warm at all. My feet were freezing after being in my heated car for 10 minutes.