Customer Reviews SOREL Joan of Arctic™ Waterproof

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.

I couldn't get my feet into these boots so I can't tell you anything about them other than that they looked good.

I normally wear a size 11. The boot was so small I could not even get my foot into the boot, barefoot without a sock! The ankle portion was so narrow I could not even get my foot in. Will return and try a size 12.

Even though these boots have a nice removable insole, overall the boot needed to have sturdier sides to support my daily 5 mile walks.

I wanted to love them, but they felt too clunky even for snow boots

I ordered the dark grey in a size 9. I agree that there had to have been some kind of trick to getting your foot in them. Winter ski and tubing weekends with kids are stressful enough without holding up the group because you can get your boots on. Secondly, once on, they are extremely heavy and bulky. The quality is solid, though. However, I feel like I could not walk well in the snow or get around easily in them. Lastly, they are not very feminine. I felt like I was wearing men's work boots. They were very wide and bulky overall, but the foot fit fine. I sent them back for something lighter and I was glad I did, because I am already clumsy in the snow. Maybe they are cuter on a smaller foot?

I have several pairs of Sorels and they keep my feet warm walking the dog in CO winters. I loved the green color and the height of these boots. However I returned them. I did not like that the fur is not removable. I am also used to more cushion and a thicker sole. This sole felt flat (prone to slipping on ice) and too close to the ground. It's probably just because I am not used to it but I didn't want to take a chance and returned them.

I liked but didn’t love these boots enough to keep them. They are a bit clunky and heavy for me.

These are my third pair of Sorels, the first two were so comfortable, warm, and of such high quality that despite wanting them for years, my other pairs were still holding strong and I had trouble justifying buying them. I finally pulled the trigger this winter and while they're still incredibly comfortable, but compared to past pairs, they're not as warm and they fit much larger. I live in Northwestern Pennsylvania and our winters are brutal, even with wool socks, these aren't as warm as pairs I've owned in the past. They also fit much larger. Honestly I would return them, but I immediately wore them outside without considering I wouldn't like them because I had had such good experiences in the past.

I have been wearing North Face snow boots for years and recently borrowed a friend’s Sorel boots for a ski trip. I thought they were warm, stylish and comfortable, and decided to get my own own pair. I am soooo disappointed because I absolutely love the look of these boots but the instep is so low that I can’t get my foot in. I ordered a 6.5 which is the same size as my friend’s boots and the size I normally wear. I do have a high instep and sometimes boots are a little tight on top of my foot but I’ve never not even been able to get my foot in the boot. Odd.

Looking for lace-up snow boots as I can’t get pull-on boots on since my ankle surgery. Unfortunately was not able to get these on because they didn’t open up wide enough. Back they went... :(

Clunky and heavy.