Customer Reviews SOREL Joan of Arctic™ Waterproof

These boots are SO warm and very cool looking too! They keep my feet 100% dry in the snow and wet. Highly recommend! The only thing negative I will mention is you really have to unlace and loosen them to get them off. Otherwise, Perfecto!

I have wanted these stylish boots for a while and finally bought them. Other reviews mentioned they ran large, so as I am in between sizes I order down. I ended up returning for the half size up - a 9.5. I thought they ran true to size and didn't run large. I like my heels a bit smaller than flats, and I ended up keeping my normal flat size shoe.

I wanted to love these boots, but just trying to get them on was a pain! My ankles and feet hurt walking around in my apartment, and my ankles hurt still after taking them off 2 hours ago. They also felt super clunky to walk around in just like normal rubber boots. These are basically fancy cool looking rubber boots! So if you plan on using them as regular everyday boots that are good for bad weather I suggest not to buy these.

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.

I ordered these boots in my regular shoe size and they fit fine with enough room for a heavy sock. They are very cute and warm. I always get compliments on them.

Love these boots

This was my first sorel purchase. Loved these boots and they look great . They're super cute and true to size. However, they do look a little wider than I thought.

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.

I ordered these boots for a ski week getaway and I couldn't be happier! They were very comfy, kept my feet warm and dry and kept my clumsy self from sliding all over the place. Friends of ours that joined us on the trip complained that their toes were freezing by the end of a day of snow play with our kids but I was toasty. As with all snow boots they are definitely heavy and slightly cumbersome but I was still very pleased! And they looked really cute in all of our many family photos.

They are exactly what I wanted and the most comfortable pair of boots in my closet. The grey/slate color is great because it can go with so many outfits and the sorels come with so much function along with the fashion. they are so incredibly warm and perfect for Chicago winters.

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

I usually wear 7.5 or 8 shoes and would normally get 8 for boots but listened to the other reviews and went for the 7.5, they fit well with plenty of room for thick socks too. I've been wearing them in the rain snow and ice as a dog walker and my feet stay warm and dry! I still fell right on my butt on ice, but I don't expect regular winter boots to stop that. Overall these are awesome boots and I hope they hold up for the long haul! :) they're gorgeous as well.

These boots are really warm and great for midwest winters. They could be a little bit more supportive, but I have yet to find a boot this style that is really supportive.

I bought 3 different styles of Sorel boots, needing to replace my 20+ year old pair. I purchased Tivoli High, Joan of Arctic and Tofino II. The Tivoli High are as stylish as a snow boot can be and the most flexible and easiest to walk in of the bunch, but very difficult to get on. They might work for those with a narrower foot or low instep, but if you have a wider foot or higher instep I wouldn't recommend, extremely difficult to get on and run on the narrower side. The Joan of Arctic are the biggest, heaviest,clunkiest of the 3 and impossible to get on even though they have the widest footbed, something about the way the ankle or instep is shaped. If you're truly in the snow for hours these are probably the best bet if you can get them on! The Tofino II were the perfect compromise and the easiest to put on. I live in the high desert of Central Oregon where it gets cold and icy and plan on wearing them to walk 1-2 miles, dog park, etc. and my snowshoes fit on them just fine without being as clunky as most snow boots. They are a little stiff at the calf but I'm hoping they'll break in a bit. And I just tested them on my icy patio and the traction is great!!I couldn't get the Joan of Arctic on to test sizing, but with the Tivoli and the Tofino I found they run true to size, just the Tivoli ran a little narrower. I wear an 7.5 or 8 and the 8 were the right fit.

These boots rock. They are too cute and very warm. I have had the opportunity to wear them only once. They were comfortable, fairly easy to walk in, and they keep your feet warm. I have had other boots that were difficult to walk in and these are pretty good in that area. The best part is that they are soooo cute.

Love these boots! Cute and stylish, but warm and great in the snow. These are my second pair of Sorels, and I'm not disappointed.

I love these boots! They are warm, comfortable and super cute!! I'll be buying in other colors.

I bought these for my wife and she loves them. very warm, very comfortable.

Great boots and service, I ordered a half size too small.

Being that I live North Dakota I really needed a warm boot for deep snow and sub zero temps. I had Sorels years ago they were good so I figured I'd give it a go again. So far they've been great! Taller boot for deeper drifts and feet haven't gotten wet or cold. They aren't exactly easy to walk in, but for a snow boot I think they are better than most. Like that they have a removable liner also.

I love these boots. I saw some people say to go up a 1/2 size, I disagree. I ordered 1/2 size up and they are too big. I still love them and kept them as they were needed but even a think pair of socks doesn't fill in the extra space. And I have pretty wide feet!

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.