Customer Reviews SOREL Explorer Joan

Love these boots! I am a true 9.5 and had to order a size 10.. they fit perfect now. So comfortable!

The boots are even cuter in person! Very comfy and warm.

Got these boots for Christmas and absolutely love them! They are simple, not clunky, and stylish, and very comfortable...love the gray color. :^)

They run small. Otherwise they are awesome.

As soon ad I pulled them out of the box, I loved the color and look of these. After reading many reviews I decided to size up and order 7.5 instead of my regular 7. When I first put them on they felt a little snug and I worried that I should have gotten an 8. But after wearing them around the house for a while, I realized the 7.5 was just right. I usually size up to 7.5 in boots so I can wear thicker socks. I won't be able to comfortably wear very thick socks with these, but I can wear a medium sock. They have a soft and cozy lining, and flexible sole. The arch support is not quite enough for me, but only Keen and Chaco shoes give me perfect arch support. I haven't been able to wear them in the cold yet so I can't comment on that, but overall I really like the look and feel of the boot. Also, amazingly fast shipping from Zappos!

Tried these boots out today for the first time--I have extremely fussy flat feet and I'm always concerned about comfort and support--and so far so great! They kept my feet EXTREMELY warm, and for the time I was walking around, very supported and comfortable! Good tread on the bottom, and look very stylish. I got the Camel Brown/Ancient Fossil and they look much more single color than two-toned as the site image shows. Still the most handsome color, in my opinion. Initially went a half-size up based on reviews, but had to go a full size up to get a good fit. Thank you Zappos for the ease in trying out different colors and sizes--much needed here and much appreciated!!

I’m usually a 7.5 in athletic shoes and will sometimes size up to an 8 with boots/booties. I ordered an 8 and 8.5 in this boot. The 8 felt pretty snug and I definitely wouldn’t have been able to wear thick socks. The 8.5 feel a little roomy with normal socks on and perfect with thicker socks, so I ended up keeping the 8.5. Even though I sized up a full size, they don’t look big or bulky at all! One thing to note for the black boots: the fur liner on the top of the boot looked more white online but in person it is basically gray.

I bought the boots as a birthday present for my mom. She said they fit great! Pleased with the purchase!

So happy I bought these boots. They not only look super cute, they are also super comfortable. They run true to size, but if you are planning to wear them with thick socks, definitely get 1/2 size to a size larger. I’m a 7.5 and bought a 7.5. I can wear them with my thin smartwool socks, but not with my thicker ones. I wore them on a snowy day for almost 3 hours being outside and it kept my feet warm enough. I wish I had thicker socks though!

I read the reviews before I purchased these shoes so I bought a full size larger and they fit perfectly! They are exactly what I was looking for. They are comfortable enough to wear all day and they keep my feet warm on these cold desert nights.

After reading reviews I ordered an 8 when I usually wear a 7.5. The 8 fits perfect. They are super confy and soft inside. I wanted a boot to wear on snowy days that wasn’t too low where snow would get in by my ankles but not too high to where I felt like a little kid in snow boots. These are a perfect height.

These might just be my favorite winter boots that I’ve ever owned! They function like a snow boot, fit like a sneaker, and feel like a house shoe! I don’t think my feet could be any more cozy and comfortable, I could walk in these all day, and they appear to be very well made. I may need to order a second pair! NOTE: They do run a full size small, in my experience. I wear a size 6 in nearly all shoes and boots, so based on the reviews I ordered a size 7... and the size 7 fits me perfectly, with no extra room to spare. If I liked a looser fit or wanted to wear super thick socks, I would have needed a size 7.5, so they do truly run a full size small, and I would recommend ordering a full size larger than your usual size.

The fit was my biggest concern about these after reading all the reviews. I am a solid size 9, rarely go larger and can occasionally get away with 8.5. My foot is about medium width. I debated whether to get a half or full size bigger in these, in the end I went with half and ordered in 9.5. I just received them today and tried them on right away. At first I was like uh oh these are tiiiight but after loosening the laces I managed to wiggled my foot in. It felt very very snug, even with thin socks on, I was afraid I made a mistake... I wore them around the house for a while to see if they got any better and they did loosen up quite a bit and got much more comfortable. I am happy now with only going a half size up, if you are a fan of thick socks I would definitely recommend going up a full size. I won't be able to wear super thick socks with my pair but I'm OK with that. They feel really nice and cozy, but are probably only good for moderate warmth. I have snow boots for snow, I bought these as something warmer than my Vans for every day wear. Oh and they are cuuute! :)

I sized up one half size based on other reviews and they’re perfect, even with wool socks. They keep my feet warm and I love the style!

Followed advice of others and ordered 1/2 size up and it was perfect. So warm and cozy that they feel like slippers. Super cute with leggings, jeans, everything. And so cute my 16 year old daughter keeps stealing them.

I adore these...warm and not too bulky abs good support for my weak ankles. Like Uggs but so much better - not sloppy.

Extremely warm and comfortable. They wear like sneakers, but have the warmth like a snow boot. I live in these! FYI—they were a hair snug when I first put them on, but loosened up after one wearing. I think the fleece lining just needed to contour to my feet. I usually wear 9.5 in sorel, and 9.5 fits great with this style. I wear them with wool socks.

Love the boots for everyday wear when I’m out and about in the winter. Shopping, errands even a trip to the zoo. Order 1/2 to full size up. I’m an 8.5. The 9 didn’t fit but the 9.5 is great.

Great fit, warm so far in the snow and super cute!

My go to winter casual boot. These run about a half size small and an 11 is perfect for me. They are like a sneaker boot - stylish, comfortable and winter practical (warm, water proof). I pretty much happily wear these all winter long. This year I got a pair of the Out and About Plus Conquest’s and they are not as comfortable (and run bigger in size, a 10.5 is more than big enough).

I was SO nervous that these wouldn’t fit because I have wide feet AND wear a size 12. BUT, they do fit!!! I can’t wear thick socks with them, but that is okay because they are so cozy inside anyway. The insole is removable and my orthotic fit inside. My feet didn’t feel squished and the sole is sturdy and supportive. I am soooo pleased with my purchase!!!!

Love the boots but found the same pair for less so I'm returning these.