Customer Reviews SOREL Joan of Arctic™ Waterproof

Love these boots. Based on the reviews I went a half size down only for my toes to touch the front. I then ordered my normal size and they fit perfectly! Can't wait until we get some snow to have an excuse to wear them outside. They have a super cozy lining too. Soo happy I purchased them!

I have spent all season looking at boots, purchasing them, wearing them, only to realize they have to go back. Sadly, these will too. I love the boot, no issues with the laces, my feet are warm however they rubbed against my heel so much it was painful (end result: redness and blisters). Fortunately, Zappos is beyond awesome when it comes to returns. I am disappointed but not discouraged!

I love these boots! Nicest boots I have ever seen. They are so warm! The sizing is perfect, I am a 9.5 to 10 depending on the shoe and 9.5 is perfect. It has been snowing and cold, these boots keep my feet hot! I just hope they last for a long time.

I bought a pair of these. Wore them 2 winters. At the beginning of the 2nd winter the rubber cracked, making them useless. I returned them to Sorrel, and never heard back from them. No refund either.

I purchased these boots a week ago and we are having gorgeous weather in Michigan so I cannot comment on how these boots are in the elements, but I can comment on other things. First of all, Zappos fantastic customer service and shipping policy enabled me to try the 6.5 and the 7. I am 50/50 between those sizes and the reviews said they are true to size but wide. I wore them both around the house for a week and the decided on the 6.5. My original instinct was to go with the 7. However, after trying them on several days in a row, I decided that the 6.5 were easier to walk in and my toes do not rub against the front of the shoe. At first they did, but this quickly changed... Even with a thick wool sock. After a while, the roomier 7's felt clunkier, heavier, and more awkward. I also noticed that since the 6.5 fit a little snugger they did not rub as much when I walked. Lacing them tighter also helps reduce rubbing at the ankles. I have a high arch and was pleasantly surprised at the level of support. I like that the tongue is gusseted all the way... The tongue only reaches to high mid calf but that would do in 8 inches of snow. I know it will sound strange, but I can't say enough about how nice the laces are! I thought I might not like the lack of a zipper, but the laces are a really nice smooth comfortable quality that makes it really easy to lace and loosen them as well as cinch the laces tight. This probably gives the boots a better seal and one less stiff thing to rub on your ankle. And since it is so easy to loosen the laces it is pretty easy to get them on and off. I am really confident that I am going love these boots. They have become more and more comfortable as I have worn them around the house AND they look great! I had bought a pair of Merells that had a zipper and only partially gusseted tongue last year when these were not available... I took them to Good Will today...

Warm boots that can be laced tightly enough at ankles to fit well. They're a bit roomy, even for slightly wide feet, when worn with thin socks but fit snugly when worn with thicker socks. Fit depends on lacing and type of socks. I like these boots very much, wear them with my denim and corduroy skirts in cold weather.

I really like these boots. I bought them because I needed warm boots that I could wear on daily basis, including while driving to work and running errands. My old pair of boots (different brand) were big and cloddy and weren't very attractive. They were also stiff enough that driving was difficult. These Sorels are not cloddy at all and look pretty cute (I got the tan and black with pink laces). As other reviewers have commented, the fur on the top is a bit cheap. I don't really think most people are going to look that closely though at the fur on my boots. The ankles are a bit stiff, but doesn't make driving difficult. I have wider feet and usually wear a 7.5 - 8. I bought an 8, and they are fine. They are most comfortable with regular socks, but I have worn them with thicker socks without an issue. (They had initially been a bit snug with thick socks, but they loosened up a little after wearing them a few times.) They are also pretty warm. I wore them for nearly an hour when the wind chill was -25F, and my feet didn't start feeling cold (though not uncomfortably) until the end of that time.

Love these boots...great fit, keeps my feet warm and dry in deep snow...and a classy looking style.

I am probably the most picky shoe buyer. I have a high arch and slightly wide foot. I love these boots! I wear them with complete comfort! They are a little hard to get on at first but that may be due to my high arch, but I love these boots!

Comfortable, warm and look good. Worth the money. Used for walking the dog, shoveling snow and running errands. I have a high instep and the boots are a little snug getting on/off. Problem solved by loosening the laces all the way down the front.

These boots are super warm, comfortable for standing or walking in the cold, and cute! Only problem is that when I wore them inside for 2 hours my feet got a little sweaty. Not a terrible problem to have for a winter boot!

The reviews sounded great on comfort and I agree, incredibly comfortable. However, in-person the fur was out of control and they looked huge. I looked like Snookie or the abominable snowman. Very cozy, very hideous and huge.

This boot right here is the best. I got the last one available in her size. They definitely go quick. If you're thinking to get them, get them because next time you see them they will be sold out!

I love these boots! I have been reading the reviews and have been thinking about getting them for 3 years. I should have bought them 3 years ago! They are made really well and the leather is amazing quality. Even the shoestrings are great quality! When I first tried them on them seemed a little stiff in the shaft area but after wearing them around the house for s hour it had softened the shaft without any sagging or wrinkling of the materials. I have a part time job at a school and on the rainy, cold days I'm not freezing because of wet feet anymore! I have to do a lot of walking and there is enough comfort, which you don't get with a traditional rain boot, or the warmth. The faux fur is a nice though and I have gotten so many compliments on these beauties! I got the all black, so they match with everything. If you are hesitant, don't wait 3 years like I did!

After 20 years of my LL Bean boots toughing it out through the Chicago winter, I decided it was time for a new pair. The color of these boots is beautiful! Really well insulated - no cold comes up through the bottom. I haven't been able to test the rubber sole in the Chicago slush but the rubber does come all the way over the top to protect your foot from dirty puddle water.

I bought these boots in anticipation of another polar vortex. As a city dweller, I need a warm and waterproof winter boot that is also comfortable and very walkable. These are warm and waterproof and I like the way they look; however, I've discovered after wearing them twice, that they are not comfortable or walkable. I plan to give them to my sister who lives in Colorado and values waterproof warmth above "walkability."

I found these to be too wide around the toe area, making them feel clunky. Order one half size up. Would be great for those with wide width feet! It's a nice looking boot and is made for heavy snow.

Can I give this boot zero stars please? These boots are literally the worst. Within seconds of trying them on for the first time, I felt a pain in the back of my ankles (around the Achilles) but did I listen to myself? No. I got the Joan of Arc Premium on sale and was so excited for the look and the price I ignored the fit. I kept them and actually attempted to wear them two or three times last winter. The only plus to these boots is that they are very cute and do run true to size. I usually wear an 8-8.5 and was fine in the 8 with big socks. Oh, and they are pretty waterproof. That is another plus I guess. Here are my issues with this boot: as I mentioned before, the plastic panel that runs along the back of the boot just digs into your ankle. I had horrible blisters within minutes. With the snowpocalypse in Chicago last year, I really did need a good boot that I can walk miles in. I ended up wrapping my ankles with Ace bandages each time I wore them to keep the blisters at bay. That is not where the issues stop. The boots are so huge and clunky, you have to stomp around in them. In combination with the ankle blister issue, it is nearly impossible to walk. And, they are clunky for no reason! They are not warm, and they do not prevent slips on the ice! We had several days of subzero temperatures last winter, and even with double layers of socks, my feet were cold by the end of my 40 minute plus commute (and that is mostly spent on the subway or bus!). It's almost like the rubber soles trap in the cold and hold it around your feet. Just awful. The bottom line is that these boots are terrible, and to top it off, they are much more expensive than many other boots. I wouldn't recommend these to my worst enemy!

These boots are great for our cold and snowy winter. These boots are great for anyone spending time outside.

These boots are so warm and cozy. I wore them to a theme park where I had to do a lot of walking and they didn't bother me at all. I thought they would because they are so heavy.