Customer Reviews SOREL Kinetic™ Short

These are super adorable and very comfortable. Tons of compliments. BUT they are very narrow at the toe. Order 1/2 size up.

These are so comfortable! And bonus that they're stylish too. My only complaint is that the zipper is really small and flimsy.....more like a zipper for a light sweater rather than winter boots. I don't expect it to hold up for the life of the boot.

I’ve never left a review, but these are worth it. Love them! Easy to get on and off, as comfortable as great tennis shoes/sneakers, waterproof and warm. However, they didn’t pass the warm test for a 4-hour football game in 28 degree weather.... or maybe I should have worn 2 pairs of wool socks. I’ve worn them with athleisure wear or jeans. Tons of compliments!

I usually wear a 7.5 so that’s what I ordered and they fit perfectly. Because they are lined, I only wear thin socks with them. My feet stay warm and comfortable all day.

These fit true to size and are super warm and comfortable. I highly recommend!

As suggested by other reviewers, I did order up a half size. They were still too tight. So I exchanged for a full size up from my normal size and they are a little large. I solved the problem by using an inner sole. I love the style and quality but the sizing is a little tricky!

I sized up - usually wore 8 1/2 - lately more likely 9. Read reviews & decided on 9 1/2 for first time ever - glad I did...shoe fits like a kid glove with not a lot of extra room for thick sock - however, if my thinner sock lays smoothly (over a hammer toe) and I put my foot in correctly - I'm walking for miles and shoe feels light & well fitting as a 2nd skin. And that holds throughout long walks. Still marveling at how comfortable this particular shoe is (must fit well of course.). Features I like - texture of suede, arch hits just right, inner cushioning is soft & seems resilient, and bottom of shoe offers a wonderful sense of stability, balance & support, even on uneven ground. Attractive & seems well made. Be careful not to force zipper all the way down - just mostly down & to where it naturally stops - otherwise it may get stuck. Another reviewer mentioned a flimsy zipper - maybe so, but works smoothly & should be fine if handled with some care. Thanks to all previous reviewers - very helpful!

I ordered this boot in the ash brown. It is a very good looking boot, I am looking for something with a smaller profile than my Uggs. Unfortunately, for me, this boot seemed stiff and not that easy to get on and off. At the same time I ordered the Sorel Whitney Short, in Grey, and these are the ones I'll keep. Certainly they are less dressy looking, but nice and warm and easy on and off. I need them for a winter trip to Germany. As always Zappos service is outstanding.

I'll start off by saying: I am almost always a 7.5 Medium in shoes and usually an 8M in boots and sneakers (except Skechers, I can be anywhere from a 6.5 to a 7). I have had surgeries on my feet (hammertoes), have the beginnings of bunions, have extremely high arches and have pains in my feet even when laying in bed or wearing orthopedic slippers. I also suffer from fibromyalgia, Sjogrens, Raynauds Syndrome, and neuropathy in my hands and feet. I was looking for a zip up or pull on winter boot that was waterproof and insulated for cold, wet or snowy walks with my family as well as hopping in the car to go to the store or doctor, etc. That said, I ordered the size 8M of this boot. They are not the cutest boot out there but they seem to check all my boxes for what I was looking for. They are easy to get on with both my regular socks and thick boot socks. I can pull them on easily with the handy little handles at the top. I can also adjust the tightness at the top of the boot which I like and find useful. They feel warm. They have moderate arch support, you cannot remove the footbed to put an orthotic in just so you know (I just realized I didn’t put this feature in all my other reviews! Sorry!). The footbed is not soft but it’s not hard, trying them on with each of my socks they still felt comfy and like I was wearing slippers. They state they are 100% waterproof, I hope so, I haven’t tested that out yet. They seem to have good tread. They are rated to -22 degrees Fahrenheit, I also haven’t tested that out either but they do feel warm. So, I’m keeping these. Just to help out in addition to these (Bogs B-Moc Quilted Puff in 8M) I also ordered: Columbia Ice Maiden II Slip in 8M, Bogs Snowday Low in 8M, The North Face Yukiona Ankle Boot Shiney in 8M, , Sorel Kinetic Short in 8M and Sorel Whitney Short in 7.5M. In the end the most comfortable and fit with my regular socks and boot socks were The Bogs B-Moc Quilted Puff in 8M. Not the cutest boot in the world but they were my favorite of the lot. Stay safe everyone!