Customer Reviews SOREL Joan of Arctic™ Waterproof

Really pretty boot with great reviews for style, waterproofing, and warmth. For me, the fit was really snug and unmoving. No flexibility and felt like wearing a ski boot. Not sure if the next size up will help because the current size was tight but loose in the heel. This seems to be a common problem that I wish boot manufacturers would realize.

This boot is ok. I looked for a better one but didn't really see anything better. I also tried a few others sorels but this seemed to be the highest quality. The good about this boot is that it is warm and indeed waterproof and meant for handling snow. Just got two feet of snow and feel like I'm in good hands with these boots. The bad is that they are lower in the front (at the 'tongue') then the rest of the boot! And the fur doesn't wrap all the way around the front like it does in the photos. They are also bulky and cumbersome to walk around in. There are slimmer, cuter boots but I will be keeping these and wear them after big snow storms.

I really wanted to loves these stylish boots. I have other Sorels that are all size 8; however my heel slipped quite a bit in these boots and I didn’t feel much support in the arch. Tried using sole inserts and tightening up laces, both to no avail. Sadly, I will be returning this order.

These boots fit really weird. The heel area was too big and then the calf area does not come high enough up to keep you dry in lots of snow ( and I’m only 5’2). I love Sorel boots normally but these just did not work. Exchanging for another style.

These were virtually impossible to put on they were so tight across the top of the foot.

In WI good boots are a must. I have a pair of the short Sorrels of this style that I wear in cool-mildly cold (30’s) weather when we don’t have much snow, so thought I’d give the taller ones a try for use in deeper snow for shoveling and dog walking. I ordered a size up to accommodate heavy socks. Unfortunately, these were way too narrow for my wide feet with heavy socks. They were not well lined, so socks would be necessary in single digit to below zero temps, or in snow. Also, since the tongue was separate from the rest of the top of the shaft and you have to lace them up, I suspect snow would work its way in and result in cold, wet feet. Cute, but not what I need. Probably good for places that aren’t as cold with as deep snow as we get here.

I had to return them. I wore around house to see how the fit was and my heel slipped badky and it hurt quite a bit. Felt comfortable and warm but way to uncomfortable in ankle.

I normally wear a size 10 and that's what I ordered. Once I got them on, which was no small feat even after untying all the laces and pulling and pushing and sweating and cussing the boots fit as far as the toe box but gapped in the back around my ankles. They were VERY heavy and I felt my legs would be fatigued if I had to walk anywhere in them. The workmanship was gorgeous and I would have liked to like them, but the comfort just wasn't there for me.

i do not love these at all. i refer to them as my "clown boots" because they are so huge in the toe area they look clownish. and they are SO HARD TO PUT ON. they are nothing like my original pair of Sorel's of the same model, but several years old. the boots have gone downhill looks and functionality IMO. probably a mistake to have kept them, but needed them for a trip and ran out of time to get another pair. somewhat regret that given they are not cheap.

The boot is beautiful and I would have given it 5 stars if I didn't have a bunion on one foot. The overall width was ok, but unfortunately the seam to the toe box went right across the bunion. A few millimeters away would have made all the difference. I do not recommend it for anyone with bunions.

I really want to keep these boots, but I have high arch and hardly could get my foot in. Once it is in, the length and width are good. Decided to return them.