Customer Reviews SOREL Joan Of Arctic™ II

I've had my eye on these for about a year and finally got them as a Christmas gift to myself. I was really sad to send them back because I think they are so cool, but my foot was swimming in them. If I thought dropping a half size would help, I might have done that, but I noticed that the instep seemed so far forward and they were just so wide that my heel was moving around quite a lot... I think I am going to try the Tofino now that I have read some of those reviews. Many thanks to Zappos for being so great about returns.

My parents bought these for me for Christmas 2010, so two years ago, for my move to Alaska. I was so excited to get them in the mail, I had always wanted a pair and had no use for them in Dallas. I still love them, though have found that in temperatures below 20° my feet do not stay very warm. I have loaned them to visitors and friends, and have found that it seems to mostly be me whose feet do not stay toasty warm, and think that must be because I have terribly cold feet. They are perfectly comfortable, and I wear them daily for running around town and to the barn. They are also my go-to boots for sledding - I just add the toe warmers, or double my socks (even then my feet are a little cold). What I have noticed most is that I do not feel like there is a lot of insulation on the bottom, so that is what lets my feet get colder. I did find some Ugg replacement insoles that I plan to buy, and I think that will make a huge difference. I leave the laces tied, and am able to slide my feet in and out without a problem (sometimes pulling my feet out I will lose a sock) which is nice to not have to untie and retie each time. I do love these boots, I would definitely recommend them. Just be prepared for double socks or toe warmers if you are cold-footed like I am.

These boots looked very cute and seemed very durable. They were also very warm and very well made. They looked the price. The leather was soft and gorgeous. I couldn't believe they were water proof. The lining was also removable so you could wear them without the fur at the top. A huge bonus. However I wear an 8.5 and decided to round up to make room for warm socks. They wound up being huge. Round down. They already made room for thick winter socks. I also found it really difficult to move my ankles so instead of being able to walk in them I wound up having to stomp around. It may just be that they were too big, but the ankle is very stiff. I think it would be a great stylish boot but it's made for more severe weather than I generally have. I decided to get something else. But if I ever move to snow country I'm putting these on my must have list.

I bought these for heavy snowfall since I tend to walk throughout the year. These are great for keeping snow and slush out. They are also very well insulated with a felt liner. The downside to these boots is that they are not made for long distance walking. I could walk about a mile maybe a mile and a half in comfort but any more than that and I would begin to experience discomfort. Mainly there would be folding and/or pinching in the low calf/ankle area. Also their weight can be quite taxing when walking more than a couple of miles. In conclusion, great boots for shoveling the driveway or slogging through slush but terrible for long distance walking.

I love the look of the boots! If you are between sizes go up as they run on the smaller side. I have to get use to the hassle of lacing up instead of the ease of popular slip-on boots.

Contrary to the consensus, I found these boots to run true-to-size. I am a 8 to 8.5 and I ordered an 8, thinking they might be a bit big. However, they were actually a tad snug. One other thing worth mentioning. The snaps that hold the pull straps in place seem to be defective. Two of the four have fallen apart on mine. Thus, the four stars. Otherwise, these boots rock!

These are very warm and perfect for snowy icy weather. A little short, but no more than a half size.

Some say it's runs small, some say it runs large. They're all wrong! It's true to size! If your in between the whole sizes, use common sense, and order up. I am a size 6.5. Many reviews said it was large, so I ordered a 6. Bad move, they are way too snug, my heel hits the back and my toe rubs the front. Definitely no room for a winter sock. I should've ordered the 7. Otherwise, it's a cute boot. Back leather strip is a bit stiff but would probably soften with wear.

These boots are warm! It's nice to find a pair of boots that have all the traditionally functional features of Sorels, but are cute to boot. The only down is the cut in shape of the back of the boot hurts until you break them in or get used to it pushing on your achilles. That said, I've only had them for a month and do not wear them every day, though I grew up in Sorels, and I expect them to only get better with time.

Runs kinda big and wide,but allows for thick socks. They are a little clunky so I wont be wearing them every day but for snowy days they will be perfect.

A good boot. Very stylish and well built. I ordered my size I usually wear and the fit seems fine. My only complaint is that the upper shank of the boot seems stiff and leans you forward as if in a pair of ski-boots. I am hoping that with some breaking in that this issue will be resolved.

I got them today, super cute style, design, etc. but they HURT my ankle, a lot. Been reading reviews, but I'm on the fence. Style is great but hurts my ankle..it rubs funny.

I really liked the look of this boot, but it just felt too bulky for everyday use. It's a little on the heavy side and even though I ordered the correct size, the bottom rubber area was so wide that my foot was able to move all around inside. On the other hand, the inner felt liner was snug and made it difficult to get my foot into the boot. Also the silky laces made it hard to get the boot laced tightly. Overall, I think these would be good boots for someone who doesn't mind a heavy, larger sized boot. They seemed like they would be very warm, but I returned them for something else.

If you are unsure of a size, get a size smaller that you usually wear. I wear a 7 shoe and a 7 1/2 sneaker. The 7 was a little big and the 6 was a little snug. I bought a size 7 and I got a huge blister on the outside of both ankles and on the back of my achilles. I couldn't wear them and now have a size 6. They are very comfortable and have broken in well.

These boots are very cute! I got the tan and red and the colors on the site look very true to what they are. I needed a pair for walking the dog, shoveling snow, etc. They are loose on the heel. I normally wear a 7 or 7.5 and I ordered a 7 based on the other reviews. In the length I probably could have gone for a 6.5 but the toe is tight so I think it would overall be too small so I will stick with the 7. I put a heel support in and put on some thick socks and they fit very good (not great, but certainly wearable.) I will need to break them in, but so far I love them!

Typical Sorels: focus on comfort and warmth, not so much style. Based on other reviews, I ordered one size smaller and they're still pretty wide. If you have trouble getting your foot in, pull out the liner, put the liner on your foot, and put a plastic bag over the liner so it slides in easier. Once they're broken in, this won't be necessary. Good winter boots for people who don't mess around with the cold!

These boots are super cute on so I really wanted them to work for me. However, the toe box is not very tall or wide. The toe box feels a little short too. I wear size 11 and would need to go up 1/2 size for them to fit comfortably and give my toes some wiggle room. I also found that the boot pressed the side of my leg just above my ankle bone and was very uncomfortable. Unfortunately they don't come in size 11 1/2 so I had to return them and go with a different style of Sorel's that had a bigger toe box.

These boots are totally cute, but they are very big and bulky. They make your feet look bigger than they are. These are really good for snow storms and not the boot to run errands in when it's post snow storm. These fit true to size. I am an 8 or 8.5 and ordered an 8 and a 9. The 8 fit perfectly. The 9s are too big.

Used them in major snowstorm blizzard and they did their job. These are my third pair of Sorel winter boots. Good traction on snow not so much on ice. Not as warm as Sorel boots with faux shearling linings and definitely need socks u can get boot burn from chaffing. Does run 1 size big.

These boots run a little snug. I have had other Sorel boots in the past and even tried on other styles before this purchase and had no issue with tightness. For some reason this style runs a little smaller than the others.

These boots are super cute! I get tons of compliments on them. Only downfall is they are so stiff that they tend to rub a bit around the ankles when walking much. They are more of a short distance, destination boot I'm afraid. But, love them.

The other reviews that say these kick forward a bit are right - but I find it keeps me more stable on my feet vs. leaning too far back to fall. I also find that if I don't lace all the way to the top (or keep it a bit looser), I don't notice the forward lean at all. Warm, comfortable. The lining can be a little tough to get back in, but it just took a little time. I wear an 8.5 and ordered a 9, they fit great with a thicker sock or thinner sock.

These boots were super cute, well crafted, and would be ideal for winter trekking. Laces start at mid-ankle, and due to my narrow heel and ankle, my foot slipped around when walking in the house. Unfortunately, these boots weren't made for my foot, so I returned. Would highly recommend for those with med-width foot & ankle.

My foot ranges between a 8.5 and a 9.5. At first I didn't think this book would work as I thought my toes were rubbing. I even requested the larger size. However, I gave it a try and over time it came to fit just right. I did get a blister on the back/upper part of my heel but this has happened with other new footwear. I gave it some time and now it's a non-issue. The boot is warm but not bomb-proof against the cold. When the temps are in the teens and 20's I eventually got cold toes after being outside for over an hour. This boot works overall.

I love the look of this boot and they are very warm. But after wearing them an hour or so the back of the heel starts to really rub, making it painful. I'm hoping after they are broken in more they will feel better.