Customer Reviews SOREL Joan of Arctic™ Waterproof

These boots keep my feet dry and warmer for a longer period, but they are such a pain to get on and off which makes me not want to wear them. By now they should have become more worn in, but are still difficult. They also feel so heavy and clunky. There also seems to be a part of the boot that keeps poking and scratching my leg when I wear them. With how popular Sorel is and the expensive price point I just would have expected better.

As someone with wide calves, I find it hard to get winter boots. These allow my wide calves to fit, but also have the ability to tighten at the ankles. But, I must say, the soles are missing the arch support. For someone who was recently diagnosed with fallen arches, my feet were getting sore after about 10 minutes of wear.

Boots are nice ,but recommendation to go up a half size didn't work for me. My heel comes up about an inch witthe boots tied tightly.

These are beautiful boots with great texture and textile design but way too wide. I have another pair of SORELs with regular width. These on the other hand were more like clown shoes. A shame that I had to send them back but my feet were swimming in them.

Runs half sz small. Will wait to get the next size before I can review again.

While these boots are nice, they are not properly sized. It was my first order with Sorel and I was really excited for my shoes but they are both a little narrow and too short. I am always a size 6.5 and these are very tight even with my thin socks on. So I asked the chat representative for an exchange but that is not allowed. Buyer beware, the sizing isnt accurate (order up) and you have to pay a fee to return and there is no exchange option if you get them on sale. Very disappointing. I expect more from a reputable brand like Sorel.

Boots are really nice looking and warm, but they do run a small. I actually had to size up and they were still a little small. I'm hoping they will stretch a little with thick socks on.

I have a pair of Joan d Artic boots. Only wore 3 times during first winter season and the snaps that hold the liner to the boot broke. Sent back under warranty and they were returned in the same condition, with snaps unfixed. Poor workmanship, warranty, and customer service @Sorel!

I live in the mountains and this is my third pair of Joan of arctic boots. I finally downsized a half size and love the fit. I normally wear and 8.5 and ordered an 8. I was able to break them in within a couple weeks and very happy with how comfortable and warm they feel

These boots are beautiful, however, even though I ordered a size larger than my usual Sorels, they were very tight and had to be returned.

The boots are pretty but they feel clunky and don't have a much extra room as i expected.

Sizing was difficult to determine. I sized up and the boots were still too small. I had to send them back.

They are well made, but sooooooooo WIDE :( I miss my old model that was much more narrow and slender (bought in 2010).

These boots are so warm and comfortable. I live in Minnesota so needed something for very cold weather and being in/standing on snow. They are a little bulky, but have been the only shoes Ive worn where my feet do not get cold at all, so its worth it. I do really like the style, but being fashionable is not my first priority while Im out in the cold! I do recommend sizing down a half size, they run big.

It is unfortunate that it is recommended to size down. These are way too small. I would consider sizing up. They are also uncomfortable. Fit odd on the heel, almost pushes the foot awkwardly forward rather than seated in the heel with vertical orientation. Not as great of quality as I would have expected with Sorel. Sorel, you need to change your recommendation - this causes your customers to lose money in shipping costs. I will be returning and looking elsewhere. At the very least, offer free returns.

Love these! They fit and feel great and super warm!

I really wanted nice winter boots, but these were way too wide. My foot was constantly slipping around in the boots. They were also just barely long enough, so if i went down a size they'd have been to short.

I wear a size 8 or 8 1/2 and dress shoes, and an 8 1/2 or nine in running shoes so I can add an insole. I decided to go with a nine so that I could fit a thick socks in here. Even with a thin socks, they were too tight. Plus the top right boot cut into my foot and I don't have a voluptuous foot by any means. They were also extremely hard. I've had other versions of this boot that broken fairly quickly, and they seem like they were just hurt for a long time. The unfortunate part about these boots is that they look big even when they're small. I will say that the top leather parts were really pretty.

I disagree with the sizing recommendation. I feel they actually run small. I had to return my first pair and get bigger ones and they are still small.

Ok, These are Not the Sorel Caribou's from Canada... they are cheapening them.. Quality isn't the same... Over Priced.... There's guy that cuts boots in half on youtube... he was not impressed by what he saw.... neither was I.... however.. at this time.. it is what it is... Just wish they would have made them the way Mr Kaufmen made them. From Canada... Time will tell if they hold up.. people have had the Kaufman's 20 30 40 years and they still are in amazing shape... Also, when you take the booty out, take a look inside... terrible, nothing for warmth comfort arch nothing... I had to ad a sheep wool insert...again, quality not so good

Pretty but no support (fits like a rainboot) and runs small, despite the "Fit Tip" to size down. I'm normally a size 8.5. I ordered a 7.5 and an 8 (per the recommendation from Sorel). I received the 8 first, which was too small length-wise. Width-wise it was huge. It fit like a rainboot would. No suport. No good. These went straight back. Didn't even bother trying on the 7.5, although was charged to return them.