Customer Reviews SOREL Joan of Arctic™ Waterproof

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Stiff, difficult to put on

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.

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.

I have had 2 previous JOAN of arc women's boots in 6.5 which were great. I wore them both until they were falling apart but both lasted several winters. I went on and bought the exact same boot in the same size. I cannot even get my foot in it. The instep portion is so low to the sole that my foot will not slide in. The fur portion seems to be higher quality than previous and I like the fancier laces but it doesn't work if you can't get your foot in the boot :(

I bought these boots super excited to have these. Sadly when I wear them my toes go numb from being so cold. They appear to have zero insulation and nothing more than wearing rubber boots in the snow. Complete false advertising. I have given up after a few times wearing. My uggs which are NOT waterproof do a better job of insulating my feet even wet! When winter boots can't keep feet from going numb in above zero temps they are just useless. It's unacceptable they sell and market these as winter weather proof boots. When I called to complain and say they make my toes go numb they say oh well too bad we can't help you. Im trying to send back. I expected alot more from a brand name like Sorel.

These shoes look amazing but they were impossible to put on! I would not recommend them. I have very narrow feet but the way that the shoe is made it is honestly impossible to put them on. I unlaced them completely and still could not do it. I sent them back.

I will start by saying that the boot is beautiful, although the "fur" does not look as nice as it does in the picture. The boot appears to be well-made and after 3 seasons they still look brand new. This is a really beautiful boot. I am so disappointed to say that these boots are so incredibly uncomfortable. At first I thought they just needed to be broken in but this is the 3rd winter I am wearing them and they are still not "broken in" and they hurt my heels with every step I take in them. They are super stiff. The only reason I still wear them is because I paid so much money for them but I only wear them to go from point A to point B and I have to carry another pair of shoes with me so I can change my shoes as soon as I get to my destination. Not ideal. I really want to love these boots but I can't.

I will start by saying that the boot is beautiful, although the "fur" does not look as nice as it does in the picture. The boot appears to be well-made and after 3 seasons they still look brand new. This is a really beautiful boot. I am so disappointed to say that these boots are so incredibly uncomfortable. At first I thought they just needed to be broken in but this is the 3rd winter I am wearing them and they are still not "broken in" and they hurt my heels with every step I take in them. They are super stiff. The only reason I still wear them is because I paid so much money for them but I only wear them to go from point A to point B and I have to carry another pair of shoes with me so I can change my shoes as soon as I get to my destination. Not ideal. I really want to love these boots but I can't.