Customer Reviews SOREL Joan of Arctic™ Waterproof

Ordered online, received boots promptly. Sorel advises sizing down since boots are cut large. I stayed with my normal boot size and the Sorel's were tight. I could only wear them with light socks, and they were tight across the top of the arch. Returned - which was fairly easy - and ordered a half size larger. Couldn't just exchange them. Had to return one and order the second size. Replacements showed up and fit worse. Felt liner is much thinner than it used to be, and on the boots I got the felt wouldn't even meet at the top of my arch or my ankle. That means in cold only my sock and the leather tongue protect my foot from the outside temp's. Arch of boot was also tight where the tongue is sewn in. Can't comment on durability. Poor fitting on two pair indicate a quality control problem. If you're going to buy these, go into a store and try them on first. When I called to return the second pair Sorel said there was a return fee. Customer service did agree to waive the fee when I talked with them some more about why I was returning the boots. Pity. I used to lover Sorel's.

I like the boots and went half a size up which fit perfectly lengthwise but the width was very wide both in the foot section and the ankle. This mean they rub as I walk which is a shame.

I ordered down a size, as suggested by Sorel. The boots were way too small. They ARE true to size.

The recommendation was that these run large, and you should order down or stay at normal size. I'm usually a 9 or 9.5 so I stuck with a 9. The length of the boot was WAY too short. My toes were scraping the front of the booth. The width was perfect in the foot, but it was also very very wide in the ankle. It felt like my ankle was unsupported and it made the boots look bizarre on my feet. Overall it was uncomfortable to move in.

I bought a pair that's true to my size and they were still small. I paid to return them and ordered a half size up and they still feel small at the toe but are baggy feeling at the ankle so now I'll be spending more money to return them. I'm terrified to reorder a different style because at this point I feel I'm just wasting money on return fees. I had my last pair of Sorel boots for YEARS and was so excited for a new pair. This style seemed as close as I could get to what I had before but the fit is so disappointing. I don't like that it is an insert bootie vs something that's attached and I didn't realize that when I tried on the first pair. Maybe older styles of this boot were great but the current style isn't for me.

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.

Husband bought this boot round a year ago, works outside shoveling and plowing, and after just a few months of wear, the sole of one boot separated from the boot and he had to have it repaired. Now with less than a month of shoveling again, he has to have the OTHER boots sole reattached to the boot! Back in the day, we NEVER had issues with our Sorels, never needing repair, and wearing them for YEARS; I am SO disappointed in Sorel current quality, and will not purchase ever again...

I'm surprised by the general consensus that these boots are true to size. Also surprised that the website instructs you to order your normal size. If you click on sizing it says to size down if you're inbetween sizes, which i would not consider the case for me. I wear 12 or 13s. I got these in 12s and they are too big. Other than the size the boots seem great. 2 stars for bad sizing and bad sizing instructions on the site.

I might as well have spent far less money on another brand for the same results! Was supposed to be good on ice, these were HORRIBLE on ice! Not to mention, the sizing on Sorels all differ so I had to order 2 pairs of these along with other styles and multiple sizes because their sizing is all over the place. The only good thing is they're cute. But honestly not worth the money. If you're looking for cute but not practical, here you go. I will NEVER but another pair of Sorels! If you do buy these, they are true to size and have toe room.

I live in Chicago and bought these last winter. I was really excited to upgrade my boots and these were recommended in several articles. We had a pretty mild season last year and with COVID mostly stayed inside, so this season was the real trial run - oh my goodness, what a disappointment. The second these boots hit snow, they suck up the cold and hang onto it forever. My feet are absolutely FREEZING, it's 9 degrees outside and I'm wearing thick smartwool socks. Do not buy these for serious winter weather, you will be miserable. I wish I could return them.

Nice looks boot, sizing is off. The fit is very wide and slouches out at the middle. I'm always a 9.5 and my big toe rubbed at the tip. It's a return for me. The return option doesn't even give an opportunity to exchange. So now have to send back, wait for my refund and order a new boot. Annoying process

Like some other reviewers, I think the soles of these boots are way too thin. I could feel the edges of my carpet through them and my slippers have more support than these boots. Also, I have a wider-than average foot but can usually wear regular width shoes. However, these were too narrow. And time consuming to put on; they're going back. Too bad, because they're cute and seem like they'd be warm.

These are a legitimate snow boot and feel very clunky. I sized up half a size to a 7 which fit nicely in the width but was too short in length, so I sized up again to a 7.5 which fit great in length but then felt too wide. The insulation stitching is also scratchy and rubs uncomfortably on the top of my foot, even with thicker socks. I live in Denver where winters are cold with occasional snow so a warm boot is nice, but I don't necessarily need a snow boot for every day use. These will work when it does snow or visiting the mountains, but I'll be on the lookout for more of a warm duck boot for my needs. Style wise, these look nice, just not as practical or well fitting for my needs.

I have been covering these boots for a couple years. I finally bought them and as expected they are so cute! However, they dig in to the back of my ankle so badly. I don't know if it's a matter of breaking them in but they are super painful. And it's not like a rubbing blister type issue it's a more of a thick leather bend of the ankle digging in. This continues despite sick choice and different leasing strategies. It's a lot of $$$ to spend on a pair of boots that I'm not sure I'll be able to wear.

The boots are very heavy and not very comfortable .the faux fur was bad quality .I was disappointed especially because price was so high for them .