Customer Reviews SOREL Joan of Arctic™ Waterproof

Awesome boot - Very, very warm. My daughter uses thin socks or else feet get too hot. Sizing is very generous. The oatmeal color is very fashionable. The best footwear for severe weather!

Definitely warm and waterproof - I wore these out on a 6 mile hike through five inches of snow and ice in January in the Pennsylvania Mountains. I even walked through springs with moving water, mud, and slush that came up past the rubber part of the boot. Amazingly, my feet were warm and completely dry the entire time. I bought these boots for days like this and hikes like this but they really performed better than I expected. And even after all the mud and snow, they still look new (I have them in black). I should mention that because I have been wearing Uggs, my feet did feel pretty heavy by the end of the hike and these boots were bulky enough to make me feel clunky and clumsy at times but I haven't noticed these problems during shorter walks or while chasing my dogs around in the snow. These boots are comfortable in the ankle and easier to drive in than in my North Face Chillkats. A very warm and seriously waterproof boot. I’ve lived in places with serious winters my whole life and never owned boots that performed like this. I am normally a size 5 so I ordered a 5 in these and since they run a little big, I shoved a size 5 Ugg insole in them. Works great.

The cutest winter boots that actually keep feet warm!! Definitely get one size down from what you normally wear. I'm a size 10 and originally did get 10 (since there were no size 9's left). They were super loose. Luckily I checked with Zappos a week later, to see that they must have got more size 9's in, so I did an exchange and the 9's fit perfectly. I have these in the Hawk color and just love them. It was a little difficult to get my feet into them, but that's not worth complaining about when these boots are so cute and functional. I had no problem tucking my jeans into them either. Zappos also proved to be the best in customer service; I thought I would have to send back the wrong size before they would send out the correct size for me, but no! As soon as I contacted Zappos about the need for an exchange, they sent new boots out that day, and only asked that I return the other ones within 14 days! Try the online live chat with their customer service; they are quick and so helpful!! Thank you Zappos!

Lovely boot. Very warm, comfy, fashionable. The ankle area is a bit loose otherwise it fits well and true to size.

I have worn this style of Natori for about 2 years now. I'm a 34D and hands down it's worth the extra cost to buy. I was so happy to find it at Zappos with free shipping. I wear mine for everyday use.

Unfortunate blisters - Unfortunately the boot rubs your heel and is pretty uncomfortable. Hopefully, they will work in over time.

Adorable and Comfy - I am so glad Sorel boots run wide. I usually wear an 11 wide, but tried these in 11 regular after reading all the reviews. Well, they fit great. My calves are a bit too chunky for me to tuck my pants into the top, so I just roll them up and they look great all scrunched over the fur trim. If I had to wear heavy socks with them, they probably wouldn't fit, but they keep my feet soooo toasty there's no need for socks at all. And, I was surprised how easily they pulled on and off, considering their height. Yay! Love my new boots!

Great boots! I love this boot! They were hard to get on the very first time, but after I broke them in they fit perfectly (I got a 1/2 size smaller than I normally wear). They are warm and they always keep my dry. They are a bit bulky, but still cute. :)

Style with practicality - The Sorel Joan of Arctic boots are great looking, and extremely comfortable and warm. I think they run a little large. These are great boots.

Cute boot! Love the looks of this sorel boot, the fur cuff is too cute. Fits like the old traditional sorel, meaning no arch support and a little sloppy. Going to try putting in a foot bed to take up some of the excess room. Overall great boot.

AWESOME - FASTEST SHIPPING EVER--Ordered on Sunday and received on Tuesday- 2 days to northwest MN -- rural area - UNBELIEVEABLE!!!!! BOOTS AWESOME Look FABULOUS -- fit GREAT - like the removable liner -- WARM too extraordinaire IT has been actual temp of 25 BELOW zero than add on wind-chill past 3 days MY FEET have not ever be so warm!!!! Last pair of Sorel's I bought was in 1974 {was still wearing them before I got these} AND this boot is so much more than the old ones -- CAN definitely tell these will last as long as other pair AND ARE SO IMPROVED over the years!!!!! Sorels are a QUALITY BOOT & Zappos is a QUALITY COMPANY!!!!!!! Will definitely be ordering all my shoe / boot purchases from ZAPPOS. Kim.

Great for keeping feet warm and dry, not good traction - I wanted a tall waterproof boot winter that was cute yet durable. These seem like they will last a long time. I like how chunky they are and have the fake fur trim. Several people have complimented me on these boots. Please note- they run BIG. I have slightly wide feet and always wear a 8 or 8 1/2. I ordered the 8 and they were way too big, even with thick socks. I exchanged them for a 7 and they still have enough room for thick socks. The only thing I don't like is the traction. They are not good on ice, but since they are so warm and cozy, I am just going to get some strap-on ice grippers for when it's really bad. They have been great in the slush and muck and are very warm. They are a little hard to pull off, but I've gotten used to it. BTW, these boots were delivered 36 hours after ordering!

Sorel Joan of Arctic - These are excellent cold weather boots. They are waterproof around the rubber sole and the inside is lined in thick felt that can be removed. The sizing is off. I wear an eight and had to purchase the seven but since they are wide my feet slip in them and my toes hit the top of the boot. I do have narrow feet, but these boots seem very roomy, wider than normal. I have to lace them very tightly to keep my feet from sliding around. They are very warm and look cute. I do get a lot of compliments. I kept because they are warm and waterproof. Just wish they weren't quite so wide. They certainly will accommodate thick socks.

Looks great - keep feet warm and dry - but uncomfortable! These shoes are definitely NOT comfortable. Maybe I have a hard time breaking in new shoes - but this boot totally scraped the skin on my heels and ankles. I have huge scabs still healing from the bloody wounds. I think this is because the shoe seems to have this inner, removable layer that is rigid. It feels almost like a brace. That brace feels really tight around the ankles. And yet, there is a lot of space around the toes. I have medium width feet and there is way too much space in front and sides. So, the fit wasn't snug and comfortable, the way Uggs or sneakers would be. I did wear them when NYC had its recent snow storm, and they are handy in snow. However, I wore them with bandages.

Looks great but could feel better. I fell in love with these boots immediately. Ordered them, put them on, and while walking around my house became very upset they didn't fit well. After ordering a size smaller thinking that would do the trick they were still sliding off my heel. I have decided to return for another pair that lace closer to my toes. They also seemed a bit chunky but were very warm.

Great boot - Love the boot, very warm and cozy, a bit clunky; I call them my man boots. But for a winter boot I am happy.

Hot in every way - Every time I wear these boots, I get compliments. They go great with tight jeans tucked in, or baggier ones rolled up. One friend told me they have a supermodel look on, which you'd never guess from the pic. I did go a half-size larger as recommended by others, and I'm not 100% certain that was the right choice, but they're still incredibly comfortable, attractive, and do the winter trick.

These are the best boots as I live in upstate NY where it snows, sleets, and rains during this time of year all the time! Perfecto!!

Comfy boots - When I wear these with thin socks, they're a tiny bit loose, but no problem. Thicker socks, they're perfect. I love these!

Cozy winter boots - These Sorel boots are both cute and functional. Not as bulky as they look online (but definitely not as sleek as regular city boots). They are amazingly warm and comfortable and I love the fur trim. Be aware that they run a little large. I'm a solid size 8 and the boots felt like a 9. I sent them back and got a size 7 and they were perfect! I did have to work at it to get my foot in, and I admit at one point I didn't think my instep would make it, but once it did, they were perfect! I am a huge fan of Sorel, so I'm excited to have these boots for snowshoeing, hiking, sledding, and to wear after skiing and snowboarding. They are cute enough to wear around town too! Zappos next-day shipping is amazing - as always.

Very warm - These boots are heavy duty yet still attractive. They do run a little big.

Awesome Boots - These are the warmest, most comfortable boots I've ever had. Not to mention they're super cute, too!

Truly fashion-functional - These are so warm my feet sweat! But they're worth it...the weather hasn't gotten extremely brutal yet, but I suspect these boots will take care of me. The only problem is that they're a bit cumbersome in taking them off, but they will make up for it in the snow and slush. They're bulky but girly nonetheless.

Wonderful - This boot is absolutely wonderful for an arctic environment. Very comfortable and warm.