Customer Reviews SOREL Joan of Arctic™ Waterproof

items was too big

I waited a year to buy these boots. I was so excited to be home on maternity leave in the winter knowing if I had to run out with the baby, I would have the perfect boot to carry him around safely. I was wrong. I typically wear an 8.5 or a 9 in boots so I bought a 9 and they are just too big. I should have went with the 8.5. The first trip out in the New England snow carrying my baby to the car I skidded on the black ice. I thought for the price these boots should have had enough traction that I would not skid. I was wrong. This is a nice looking boot but it is heavy and clunky and not at all what I was hoping it would be. I wore them a few times to give them a fair shot but that's it. I'll sell these at my next yard sale and continue the hunt for the perfect winter boot.

These boots are great. Super stylish on & the neutral colors they come in go well with just about everything. I went with the black pair because I think they look the sharpest and contrast with snow the best. As far as materials go they are actually super comfortable and your feet do stay warm in them. I love the fur on the top too, it adds some style to them. They are waterproof so that is a plus. I also like the rubber bottom and top portion because that will make it easy to clean! With sizing, I would definitely go with your normal size. The toe box is pretty wide, but that will allow for a nice pair of thicker socks to be enjoyed with them on. If you think you'll want to wear two pairs of socks or a super super thick pair, then i would size up 1/2 size. The only reason that i gave these boots a 4/5 stars is because there is not a size 11 1/2 in these boots. It goes from 11 to 12. I am normally a size 11 1/2. The 12 is uncomfortably a little too big and the 11 is a tad snug so with them i won't be able to wear thick socks in the 11. So, the 11 1/2 would actually be perfect for me if they made that size. Lastly, these boots will last for many years, they are very durable.

Hope these are better than the previous three pairs I have had to return every year for the past three years. Boots tend to crack at flex points of foot after wearing for a couple months.

I am a plumber in colorado. They do not keep warm. They cracked the rubber the first winter I had them. Happened to my wife's boots twice. Good fit and comfortable other wise. Great if you live in a place where you don't have to worry about the weather elements or you just want to be stylish with poor quality boots.

Loved these boots! Thought they would be with me for years down the road... referred to them as "My Sorels", as if they were close friends... 14 months later the rubber dry rotted. A common theme I saw in reviews.., with only a 12 month warranty...? :( its just not fair.

I have been wearing Sorel's since I was 13. I wore those first boots from 13-39. I was in the Scouts, and wore them a lot when I was younger. The only reason I retired those boots was because the leather was breaking down a little (only a little). I saw these boots and I had to have them. I got the black on black version. I loved them. They look beautiful. They are warm, comfortable, and dry. In about 1.5 years of light use, the rubber cracked. And by light use, I used them to snow blow my driveway a hand full of times and I took a couple of walks in the park. They cracked so bad I can put my whole finger through the hole. I am so disappointed! Others have said the same thing. I would not buy Sorel's again until they address the issue. I don't except them to last 25 years, but I do except them to last a long time. There is no reason that quality boots shouldn't last a long time.