Customer Reviews SOREL Tivoli™

Incredibly comfortable and so easy to put on and take off. I was snow tubing the other day and it kept my feet super dry and comfy. Granted it was in the 20's, it was about two hours later (being outside the whole time) my feet got just a tiny bit cool but I wasn't wearing fancy warm liners or even wool socks, so these are worth every penny in this wacky Northeast winter of 2011.

Thank God for Zappos! After reading great reviews about Sorel, I fell in love with the Tivoli boots on this site and ordered the Valentine pink/black in an 8, which I usually wear. I found that the fit was too snug in the toes. I didn't see any 8 1/2s in a style that I liked, so I returned the 8s. 8 1/2s in the Tivoli seemed difficult to find. I then saw this black/cherry color combo and tried to get 8 1/2 from Sorel's site and didn't have them. I was starting to give up hope when one random morning I went on Zappos and they had just gotten a few 8 1/2's in stock! They are perfect, so cute and comfortable. I have room for a sock and am about to try them out in the slush and freezing rain that is falling outside! Thanks for a happy ending, Zappos!

It's hard to find winter boots that actually fit since they mostly come in whole sizes. I need an 8 1/2 in boots, so the 9 is usually too large. These 9's work. The boots feel comfortable. I haven't worn them outside so I can't attest to their warmth or whether or not they are actually waterproof.

Wonderful. My first ever pair of snow boots after 3.5 years in the Midwest. They take some getting used to, because of the slope between mid-foot and toe and the heft, but they're really cozy and great at handling snow. Plus, compared to most snow boots out there, they're cute! I ordered an 8 (which I wear in almost every shoe) and had to return them for an 8.5, so I recommend ordering half a size up. I've got wide feet, and they accommodate them well.

I love these boots! I have a hard time finding shoes that fit because I have narrow feet, but with two pair of socks these fit perfectly and are so comfortable. They also come in half-sizes, which is rare for this type of boot. I tried them on at a local retail shoe shop and they told me they only came in full sizes. The 8 was way too big and the 7 was way too small, so I went home and checked on Zappos and, lo and behold, there they were in a 7½. Go Zappos@! I had bought other waterproof shoes and boots previously, but my feet would sweat in them and then not dry, so I would end up with really cold feet by the end of the day. The fleece lining in these boots prevents that from happening and my feet stay dry and warm, which is quite a relief here in the rainy Pacific Northwest! My one criticism is that they have no arch support, but I bought some Happy Feet insoles and they've been great ever since.

These boots are great! They keep my feet warm and dry in the snow and slush. I normally wear a 9 and got a 9.5 and they are perfect with a thick pair of socks.

Super cute and really warm. They run large. I ordered a half size down and they fit perfectly.

DARLING! But... I have to return them. If you're used to Sorels, these run a little small.

These boots are amazing. I live in Seattle; wet and cold feet are a fact of life. I have a 45 minute walk to work and could not believe it when I got there in below freezing weather and my feet were as warm and dry as they were when I left the house. They are very comfortable and I will be buying more in the future. The size is a half size small, so if you are a 6½ (like me) order a 7.

I can't say enough good stuff about these boots. They are super comfy and warm, pretty cute too. I wear them running errands, going to the office, out in the snow, everything. I don't find that my feet overheat if I wear them in the house. I bought them in the Black Cherry color and found that they are a little pinker in person. Slightly disappointed at first, but I still like the color. I usually wear a size 8 snow boot/sneaker and size 7½ shoe/boot with heel. Bought an 8 and they fit perfectly. Also, the quality of this product is unbeatable. You'll have them forever!

Adorable--runs small. If you are in between sizes, order up.

I live in MN. Been a Sorel wearer for years, mostly the Pacboots. Bought these for the cute red color. They are marvelous. Warm, good on ice and snow, lighter than Pacboots, and cute. Get lots of complements on them. They might be a half size smaller than marked.

I received this order about a week ago and have worn the boots a couple of times since. I love them. Due to the styling, they're roomy enough for thick socks, comfortable to walk in & look great. A great product.

Following the advice of others, I ordered a half size larger than normal, and I'm glad I did! Just got the boots today and have been wearing them around the house. Very comfy, very warm, very cute - even better in person. Looking forward to trying them out in the snow.

Love these boots, but I have a bunion and the seam between the rubber part on the bottom and the fiber part on the top rubs in the wrong place. Won't be a problem for most. I am returning them and have replaced them with the Waterfall. The suede top is more forgiving. I'm an 8 and both fit perfectly, by the way.

Extremely lightweight and cozy. Great sneaker feel masquerading in a winter boot form.

I have big, wide feet. I ordered 3 pairs of waterproof boots to see which would fit and look the best. Granted I haven't actually worn any of these into the snow or rain so I'm only basing my review on fit and looks. I ordered the Sorel Caribou, Sorel Tivoli and the Kamik Comforter 2.The Caribou is a cute, casual rain/snow shoe and good if you have small feet. The overall design is cute but definitely more casual looking like a rain boot because of the white banding. Definitely order one size down for these shoes as other reviewers have noted. I usually wear 9-9.5 so with thick socks, I got a 9. They were still too big for me. There should be a disclaimer with these shoes that anything over a size 8 will make your feet look ginormous - and for a fashionista, that's not so great. Ask Paris Hilton. I think this is due to the white band design of the rubber, along with the overall width of these boots. The overall design is cute and would look great if you're under a size 8 shoe and want a casual, rain boot type of look. The Kamik Comforter 2 is all black and 1/2 the price of the other two boots I bought so I was hoping I would like this one. But due to the lower part of the boot being a very stiff rubber (much stiffer than the Sorel's), it squished my wide feet and felt uncomfortable even though the length fit. I did what others suggested and ordered a size up on the Kamik's which was good advice. Again, I think these shoes could be cute if you're on a tighter budget and want a basic black snow boot but they made my feet look just as huge as the Caribou's. I think anything over size 8 would probably look really unproportioned to the rest of your body. I was thrilled to try on the Sorel Tivoli's. I knew as soon as I pulled these out of the box that I would like them. They are all black with a similar design to the Caribou but they're much classier and could swing both ways as far as being casual or dressy. I love that! I'm wearing them as we speak with my black sweater and skinny jeans and they look so cute. My favorite part about these shoes is that even though I'm wearing a size 9.5, they make my feet look so small and cute! When I first saw them in the box, I thought I was sent the wrong size. Unlike all of the other boots I've tried on that literally make me look like a man, these make my feet look stylish, dainty, and ready for some romping in the snow/rain. The lower part of the boot is a nice soft leather and the upper part is black fabric with a slight metallic silver sheen to it. They're even lined with nice black fluffy fleece. All this cuteness and they're still waterproof! I wear a size 9-9.5 so I ordered a 9.5 thinking I would wear thicker socks and they fit perfectly. If you have narrow feet, you might want to order 1/2 size down.

Great boots! I live in Ohio, where we get lots of snow. I was looking for a boot that I could look cute in, but wouldn't allow my feet to get wet in all the slushy snow. I found these! I got so many compliments off these boots, and they kept my feet very comfy and cozy. I wore them all day! The only thing is, they can be slick indoors on slippery surfaces, so I'd suggest maybe changing shoes once you get to where you're going. Otherwise, great buy! Well worth the money.

Overall, I am extremely happy with my purchase of the Sorel Tivoli and would definitely recommend this boot, as long as I was clear about a couple of issues that I had with these boots. NEEDS: I had to take a trip to NYC (from south Texas) and I knew that I would have several needs from any boots that I might purchase. They were: 1) They would need to be all weather. It had been alternately snowing, hailing, rainy and sunny the few weeks before my trip. I would need a boot that could be worn during any of these weather situations and that would keep my feet comfortable and dry, no matter what the temperature or precipitation. 2) They would need to be light-weight. I do a lot of walking when in NYC, and since I take the subways, I also end up going up and down lots of stairs. My current boots, while doing a great job with requirement #1, where too heavy and ended up hurting my feet, legs and back after being out and about for several hours, even though they are actually very comfortable. Light-weight was a must. 3) They would need to be very comfortable, fit well and not need an extended break-in period. I did not have time to break them in or to deal with blisters from an ill-fitting boot. 4) It would be nice if they had some style to them and looked good on my large (size 10-11) feet. 5) I did not want to pay over $100, total, to get the boots to my house. I only need boots of this type for, at MAXIMUM, 10 days out of the year. I didn't want to spend much for something that I so rarely use. I was leaving for the trip in 3 days, so I knew that I would have to pay an additional charge for expedited shipping. SHOPPING ON ZAPPOS.COM: I spent quite a bit of time on the web searching for a pair of boots to fit my needs, and decided on this pair from Zappos. Zappos was the first site I looked at, and I could have saved myself time and energy looking further. Not only did they have the best selection of any other site, they had the best prices, by far. I had never ordered from Zappos before, and I had never purchased this brand of boot before. I have never purchased a pair of shoes online because of fit and comfort issues, however, trying to find a pair of all-weather winter boots in San Antonio, TX in Feb is impossible. I read the reviews and decided to order a size 11 and hope for a good fit. I wear between a 10 and and 11, and since the reviews mentioned that they could be a bit small, I went with the 11. I'm glad that I did (more below). First, to compliment Zappos. Using the site was extremely quick and easy. Additionally, I paid a mere $15 for 2-day shipping, which I thought was a great deal. Imagine my surprise when they arrived the NEXT afternoon! I was THRILLED that I actually had an extra day to mess with my boots and would definitely recommend Zappos on that issue alone. BOOT APPEARANCE AND WEIGHT: Frankly, the boots were not quite as cute as I thought they might be. The color on the website (with my excellent screen) appeared to be a very bright red. They are, in fact, more of an intense brick red. I would have preferred them a bit brighter. None-the-less, the rest of them looked EXACTLY as pictured, which was great. I was thrilled that they felt as light as a feather when I picked them up. In fact, I couldn't imagine how they could possibly keep my feet warm, being as light as they were. The met requirement #2 with flying colors. BOOT FIT: I put them on and immediately got worried. I felt as if they were both short AND narrow. Now, I have to tell you that I was INCORRECT on that initial assessment. THIS IS THE WEIRD THING ABOUT THESE BOOTS: they fit MUCH better with thick socks! I don't understand why. Once I put on thick sock and snugged the laces, they fit perfectly and were immediately comfortable. In fact, I put them on and wore them around my house for the day (in case I needed to return them for fit issues), and I, literally, forgot I was wearing them. I don't get it, but DON'T judge the fit of these unless you put on thick socks and snug the laces. When I wore a thin pair of socks, they once again felt a bit small, but, again, snugging the laces helped. ALL WEATHER COMFORT: It turns out that we had beautiful weather in NYC while I was there. However, this was the only pair of shoes that I took, so I wore them all day, every day. Most of the time, I wore them with typical athletic socks, which were thick enough for them to be comfortable. I was worried about my feet getting hot, but that never happened. I purposely walked through whatever snow was still on the ground or whatever water was pooling here and there. My feet stayed warm, comfortable and dry the entire time. I simply can not judge if they would keep my feet warm if I were out in 0-degree weather with snow all day, but I think that they would fine. I give this pair of boots a 5-star rating overall because they met and surpassed the majority of my absolute needs. Concerning comfort, my feet did become a bit warm at times, and the initial fit was very strange, but I wore these for hours at a time around NYC, up and down into the subways and all over, and my feet never hurt, never got achy, and were generally happy all of the time. I would have liked them a bit brighter in color, but that's just me. I would highly recommend both Zappos.com and the Sorel Tivoli boot to anyone.

I really like these boots. I have a pair of normal Sorels and these are a great alternative because even though they are nice and warm they are so much lighter! I have the green/charcoal color and I get a lot of compliments on them. I wore them pretty much everyday this winter to class and around town and have found them comfortable, waterproof and warm. I do think that they run a little small. I got the size 5 even though I am normally a size 4-4.5 and they fit me perfectly for medium weight socks.

I love these boots. I was looking for something that would be perfect for the NW weather. Less than snow boots, but would work if there was some, and lots of park days with my kids. Nice and light weight, very comfortable. Comfortable enough to go for a walk. I love that these are short boots. We don't need knee high boots on an average day, but waterproof is key (which these definitely are). I'm a cute shoes kind of girl - usually opting for a shoe that looks best with my outfit over what might be the most appropriate. I'm actually getting a lot of use out of these. I still feel cute wearing them and have gotten lots of compliments. I have a very narrow foot and usually wear a 6.5 to accommodate (I actually measure a 7). Ordered a 7 and they are perfect probably because of the great lacing.

These shoes are great! Warm, cute, and very comfortable! I’m normally a size 9 and the 9 I got fit very well, so I don’t advise any size alterations when ordering your own set.

I bought these shoes in preparation for a trip to Germany and they were the perfect purchase. My feet weren’t cold one time and I got so many compliments on the shoes. The traction is great, too. Also, they fit me like a glove. The shearling lining inside was so comfortable, I didn’t even have to break them in. They only come in full sizes, if I remember correctly, so I bought a 9 (I usually wear an 8.5).

These are quite possibly my favorite purchase in my five years of using Zappos! These boots have done everything they said they would. I purchased them for a two foot snow storm we had right around Christmas. They are so freaking warm! Don\'t wear in the house, you will sweat! They came with two pairs of laces in coordinating colors and all other details were impeccable. I got a 1/2 size up since I figured I\'d be wearing thicker socks. It was a good choice, but they are a tad roomy even with thick socks.

These are quite possibly my favorite purchase in my five years of using Zappos! These boots have done everything they said they would. I purchased them for a two foot snow storm we had right around Christmas. They are so freaking warm! Don\'t wear in the house, you will sweat! They came with two pairs of laces in coordinating colors and all other details were impeccable. I got a 1/2 size up since I figured I\'d be wearing thicker socks. It was a good choice, but they are a tad roomy even with thick socks.