Customer Reviews SOREL Joan Of Arctic™ II

I really like these boots, but don't love them. I really like the way they look, and they have good traction in the snow. They're not the coziest boots, and they are a little awkward to walk in. They're not as bad as some of the reviews, though. I am choosing to overlook some of the downside due to the cool look. :)

I typically wear an 8½ and ordered the same. These boots are very warm and only took two wears to loosen up. But they look huge on my feet. I double checked to make sure that I did not get the 8½W by accident but nope, just very large boots. They will work great for snow, but I cannot help but feel like I am wearing clown boots on my feet.

These are adorable but they are too big, wide so they flop around on my feet and pull on my pants. I'm always a 9 but these nines would need a thick sock. I'm sad they are going back!

I typically wear an 8.5 or 9 depending on brand & style and I had tried on a friend's size 9 from a past season or 2 and my toes were flopping around in them, so I thought to order an 8 but my gut said to first try the 8.5. To my surprise, my toes were touching the front of the 8.5's and that was with thin wool socks on. I figured the sizing must have changed from seasons past so I returned the 8.5 for a 9 and the 9 fit much better with both thin & thick wool socks on. I have only worn them around the house to get a feel for them and there was some rubbing on the back of my right shin, but I am hoping that they do soften up & break in and as mentioned in other reviews. The shale color is 2 beautiful tones of soft grey that will go with everything and I can't wait for the first snowfall to fully test them out for warmth, traction and waterproofness.

The colors on various websites were not consistent with each other so I ordered Nori (green) when I really wanted Shale (grey). I normally wear an 8 1/2 which was too big. I ordered an 8 and they fit great. They are a bit clunky to walk around in but that will just take a few wears to get used to. I wore them to a football game and my toes felt a little cold and it wasn't anywhere near below zero. I'll try wearing a warmer pair of socks next time. Overall they look great and should do just fine in the Wisconsin winters.

I wear a size 8.5, ordered a size 9 to account for thick socks. size is too big, wish I ordered an 8.5. I would return them, except the boxes already went out with the recycling.

After reading all the reviews on these boots, I was unsure what size to get as many people said to go down a size. Normally I am a 7 1/2. I ended up ordering the 7 1/2 and they were too short! My toes were right up to the top of the boot. Exchanged them for the 8 and they feel much better, although wide. I love these boots but I wish they fit better. Also, I ordered the Nori thinking it looked more brown than green online. It's green. Would have preferred brown but didn't care for the orange stipe on the brown pair.

These boots are great. BUT, the coloring of the photos is a bit off. The shaft is very green, and the lower rubber boot is navy blue. 'Shale' as a descriptive color is too vague.

I am a pretty standard size 10, medium width foot. In order to wear these boots with thinker ski-type socks, I sized up to an 11 (even the 10.5 was too small with toe touch in the front). getting ready to take these beauties to Iceland, and then for general ski slope/winter use thereafter. Very comfortable inside, and the fur trim looks great!

I'm a 7 in most shoes, and a 7.5 in sneakers. I ordered these in a 7.5 and tried them on with thicker socks, walked around the house with them for a while and they seemed fine. I've had such a problem finding good warm boots as my toes tend to go numb very quickly no matter what I wear. Since it's still Fall, haven't had a chance to really put them to the test, but I certainly hope they hold up to the hype!

Great looking boots. Comfy and fit well. For sure half size down. I'm just afraid the treads won't be able to handle snow and ice.

Cute boot. Perfect for Minnesota winters, but runs small. I usually wear a 9.5 and the 10 were too small. When I went to reorder the 10.5 they were all gone. Next year for sure.

These are great and very heavy duty. They are serious inclement weather boots though, so they are stiff and the shaft doesn't have a lot of give. If you want/need to trudge through wet weather, these will do the trick.

Great for a fashionable commuter faced with really bad winter weather, but not the absolute warmest or most comfortable if you need to be outside in them for hours on end. I will always turn to the far superior warmth and comfort of my less attractive Arctic Sport, Muck Boot Co. boots if I'm going to be outside for hours. Very well made. True to size before thick socks, with extra slip in the heel. I'm so happy they carried my 10.5 size! My wide feet fit fine in the normal width. Easy on and off with the laces. I have always had a hard time finding tall boots to fit my calf muscles, but these fit fine. Wider calf women should note that the fur will make your calves look much bigger, especially if you are short. I would not recommend neatly folding up boot cut jeans into these. You will probably want to wear these with skinny jeans or leggings. The extra pant leg tucked in your boot gets really bulky and uncomfortable when you lace up the boot. All around a great boot that is a perfect happy median between fashion and function.

Warm and waterproof. I needed something warm for watching soccer and lacrosse games. These definitely fit the bill. Almost too warm if you're going to be inside a lot! Will be great for apr s ski too. I did give them a 4 star because one of the snaps broke the first time I wore them as this color (gray) is no longer available on Zappos, I guess I'll just live with it. The real problem is that they're so cute my daughters keep stealing them!

I really wanted these boots last year, but couldn't find them in stock. I was so excited to see them and bought them right away. Believe other reviewers when they say they run big. I mostly wear a size 10, but do get a 9.5 sometimes so I got these in 9.5 and they are too big. The back of the rubbed against my heal higher up by my achilles and really bothered me after just 30-45 minutes. I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem if I got them smaller but I was scared to because I never wear a size 9. I've only worn them once and I'm hoping they get better the more I wear them.

I wore these all winter and really liked them...they felt big and wide but I just wore thick socks. The laces are very easy to work with...they almost seem stretchy which I like. The white does get marked up buts I anticipated that. I will buy another darker pair next year but a size smaller. Zappos has the best selection of Sorels online. They were sold out everywhere this winter so I suggest getting them at the end of the summer.

These are good looking, stylish boots but size up at least a half size for fit. I ended up taking out the liner and wearing them with woolly socks so they're more like a fancy, cuter wellington boots. Just would have liked the liner to work with the fur around the top.

Loved these boots, esp. the fur trim, and had trouble deciding whether to keep these or the Cate Tofinos I also received as a Christmas gift. The Joan of Arctics felt a bit heavier and also were wider, and so I opted for the sleeker Tofinos.

Overall, these boots are fantastic. The size is good, and they are comfortable. There's a bend in the shaft at my Achilles which I noticed from time to time, but no real bother. I bought a pair of arch inserts for my own medical issues and now they're perfect. After the recent snow storm in New York City, I shoveled snow on the concrete and my feet were toasty warm. And I was just wearing a pair of thin socks! Highly recommended.

Minnesotan, a good pair of boots is a necessity. I'm pretty happy with these. They're super cute and warm (it's been below zero for the past week, and my feet have stayed toasty). My only complaint is the comfort level. It might just be an issue of breaking them in, as I haven't had them for long, but they rub the back of my heels. If I have to walk a lot in them, I get blisters. But again, I'm hoping that issue will go away once the fabric has loosened up and conformed to my feet.

This is a great boot for cold Chicago winters. It has kept my foot extremely warm and it has great traction. I would highly recommend it if you live in a cold area. I've also received quite a few compliments on how cute they look. I don't love the faux fur, but I knew what I was buying when I purchased the boot. No real complaints about that. My only concern about the boot is that it did feel bigger than a normal size 11. I had already worn them a few times outside, so I did not return for the smaller size. The toe of the boot seems very wide. It almost feels like you are walking in snowboarding boots. Not a huge deal, but takes some getting used to.

I ordered these for snowmobiling/playing in the snow. I wear a size 11 and they were a little big in the toe area but would be fine with thick socks but when I walked around the back of the boot bent inward and poked my calf, so these will have to go back. Maybe if I had bigger calves they would work. Very cute though, love the fur.

I just got them today, for me these shoes feel true to size. I wear size 6 and as winter boots these shoes are the perfect size 6. You cannot have them too tight because your feet will freeze in low temperatures. The only thing that I do not like is they are too wide but that is not a big deal. If you are the perfect size 6 you do not have to go half a size down or up like the other reviewers say it is not necessary.

These are not serious snow boots. These are great for a city that gets very little to no snow. Coming from a resident of Snow Country, here are the pros and cons. PROS; They look great and feel great at first. After four years there is no outer wear and tear after wearing them everyday/every winter. They still look new! CONS: The inside fuzzy insulation layer wears away immediately. I bought Uggs brand innersole to get the comfort, warmth and cushioning back into the boot. After one winter, you will feel like you are walking on cold pavement. They have zero arch support and they are not good in the slush that you will find in every parking lot. There is only 1½" of rubber at base so, when you think you are walking on snow and there is water beneath it, your boots are leaking and you are left cold and wet. These boots have zero gripping power on crunchy snow or ice. They are very slippery. If these had a snow tire type tread on the bottom and a longer lasting interior I would give them five stars.