Customer Reviews SOREL Joan of Arctic™ Waterproof
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57%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
17%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
11%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
6%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
8%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
66%"Felt true to size"
79%"Felt true to width"
79%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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They sure look cute but my feet and toes are FREEZING every time I wear them. Super disappointing for the price point. After buying I have had several friends say the same about Sorel boots. Makes me not want to buy the brand anymore.
Jaypack,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
These boots fall short on warmth. I do not recommend these if you need to keep your feet warm in the winter. I believe these boots actually trap cold air. I couldn't be outside more than 20 minutes without my feet getting cold. Very cute boots, but not very functional.
Tabby,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I'm a long-time wearer of Joan of Arctic boots! This is my third pair. Love the colors, can't wait for snow. :)
Shayna,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I'm very disappointed. These boots are rated to keep feet warm in well below zero temperatures but they don't. They are also advertised as made in Canada but they were made in Vietnam. Definitely not worth the money I paid.
Ninabmc,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I bought these boots two days ago and we have about 3 inches of snow. Went outside for about 15 minutes with thick wool socks on and my feet are frozen. Might as well went with the previous name brand boots I bought before. These suck and I do not recommend.
Jj37,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
Liner fit perfectly but when put in the shell of the boots they were too wide.
DM,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I could not afford these boots but I invested in them anyway because I needed something to keep my feet dry. These Boots leaked the second I stepped in a shallow puddle of melting snow. Right through the rubber sole. I am so bummed out.
Ann,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
These boots are going back ASAP! I have tiny feet yet I can barely get my feet into them. I dread putting them on, then fight to remove them. Then, while wearing them, my feet hurt terribly and are freezing.
ARJ,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
Stay away from these boots. They look good, but they are NOT functional AT ALL. I live in Massachusetts so I deal with all the weather. These boots have no traction, very little warmth and are hard to take off! I have slipped on snow in these boots every time I've worn them. I actually just slipped and fell while walking my dog and will be throwing these in the trash as soon as I get home.
JJHart,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
These shoes were very uncomfortable. They were very hard to get on and off. They also were heavy and clunky. I felt like I was wearing space boots. I sent them back.
Liza,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
It is sad to 1see that Sorel promotes quality, when in fact in this q emergency weather didn't hold up to the most minimal standards. My husband's boots literally exploded while wearing them once.
RAICHE,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
These are designed for Californians or New Yorkers who need to walk to work in a snow storm. Not for use for people like me who live in Wisconsin and needed a pair of boots to go snow shoeing in.
Surprising that sorel couldn't make a warm pair of boots.
Whyaresorelscold,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I can't tell if they're true to size, true to width and I don't know anything about arch support. I couldn't get my foot into these boots unless I removed the laces but I don't want to have to do that every time I want to wear them. I had my foot in there for about 10 seconds. They are beautiful boots and I am so, so disappointed. I'm usually a size 6.5 to 7 shoe size. I ordered these in a size 7. I am afraid to try a larger size because I wouldn't want to send them back twice. I have a high arch and my foot couldn't get past the instep because the tongue is attached to the boot where the 2nd to the top eyelets start and the tongue gets tighter as you go down and, at the instep, it is very rigid. I did not have thick socks on either. I felt like a step-sister trying to shove her foot into Cinderella's glass slipper.
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Carol, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I bought these to hike in the mountains with and for light ranch work. The sole is so thin, I felt every pebble and there is no grip. Had hoped to use them for snowplowing and wood splitting, moving. They slide on the slightest amount of snow. Would not recommend for anything other than a stylish commuter boot.
Gin,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I was so excited to be gifted these boots for the holidays. They were not perfectly comfortable, but they seemed warm enough and comfortable enough to get through the winter months. However, once the snow was more than an inch or two, they leak. Within minutes of walking in snow, just above the rubber lip, the inside gets wet, and then I must remove the liner and have them dry for a few hours, before I have dry boots again. Obviously, these are NOT waterproof. Far from it. For the price, I expect to get a product that I can rely on. Now I look at the "warranty" and they want me to clean and send both boots back? They are faulty, and I do not believe the company would do the work to actually fix the issue. I live on a farm as well so cleaning the boots enough to return would be more work for me, on again a faulty boot! My sister who purchased them said "before you wear them, step in to 5 inches of water, and see what happens" I did not want to do this, that sounds detrimental to the boots. I guess I should have done that though, and then I would have been able to send them back as faulty right away, only having to dry them thoroughly. So, I am going to wear faulty boots, and hope the company eventually contacts me to rectify this major issue. So far, chatting with an agent did nothing. I have to do more work, and contact another department during the week. Kind of ridiculous to get the run around from such a well known company. I am a single mom, I don't have time to go chasing after a company that no longer cares about the quality they once were known for. Please notice that most positive reviews are not on what matters, but on looks and such. The negative ones show the quality issues. I have size 9.5 in Black Quarry.
T P,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I ended up selling these boots on Facebook market place. Price is way too much for what you get. The boot is waterproof, however the very thin rubber and thin insert in the boot doesn't keep your ft warm. The bottom of the boot is completely flat so no support at all. They have terrible traction and they are hard to slip on and off. Wouldn't recommend to anyone
Becky,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I purchased these believing in the Sorel brand and reputation of great winter weather gear. Not only are they difficult to walk in, they completely fail to keep my feet warm in cold temps and winter conditions. For the cost, I am completely disappointed. I would not recommend these if you plan to actually be in snow/cold weather. They are very fashionable, however.
Sswanson71,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I wish I could give a better review but I couldn't get these boots ON! I currently have a pair of Sorel boots that are a 6.5, fit great and are about 10 years old and while I love them, I needed something newer since they are pretty old and worn. I tried a size 7 since some of the reviews seemed to claim to size up and couldn't get my foot either boot. AT ALL. I returned and tried a size 8 thinking maybe a size larger would do the trick and same thing. Couldn't get my foot inside the boot AT ALL. I am really disappointed in how poorly designed the boot entry is, especially for the price. I really wanted to love these and while they're super cute, not being able to even get them on is a huge FAIL. SUPER bummed to say the least.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I have really small feet. I ordered my size which is a 6, but I could not get my feet into this boot. It was a bummer because they are so cute. I have other Sorel's which are true to size, but these boots had avery small opening to squeeze your foot through. I might try ordering a larger size.
Amber40,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Stiff, difficult to put on
Cisco,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Extremely uncomfortable boots. I got my foot in with no problem, but when I tried to take the boot off, it was all but stuck. Literally hurt my foot and ankle trying to remove the boot, and I have pretty narrow feet.
Kristen, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
Cute boots! But I couldn't even get my ankle in them... I even had my daughter try them on because we were the same size she couldn't get her ankle in them either. So going up a size would do no good.
Lafraygirl,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I couldn’t get my foot into this boot. It’s very narrow in the ankle area. I love the look of them but it’s not worth the struggle to me. I can’t speak to the fit because I never actually got them on.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I really want to love these boots. I was looking for a replacement for my Sorels that I have had for over 15 years. Unfortunately I had to completely unlace to get my foot in the boot and it was still really difficult. Ski boots are easier to get on. Looking for something else now.
Heather, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Fits strange. Tight at the ankle
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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