Customer Reviews SOREL Explorer Joan

Such a great boot! I am usually a 6.5 and ordered a 7, which is perfect to slip on and wear a heavier sock. LOVE THEM!

Great. I am always a 7.5 but I had to reorder these in an 8 to get the right size.

I usually wear an 8 but ordered an 8.5 and it was perfect.

Definitely order a size up. I had to send them back twice. Ordered a 7 which is what my other pairs of Sorels are. They were too tight, so I tried 7.5 and still... too small! And a size 8 finally fit. Super cute and cozy/warm.

I normally wear a 9, ordered a 9.5 because I may want to thick socks in the winter. Had to return for a 10. These definitely run small!

Just joining the chorus to agree that the boot runs one full size small. I wear a 9.5 and ordered a 10.5 -- it fits perfectly (none too big). Very comfy -- ran around at a cross-country meet all day on the first day I wore them and had no issues whatsoever. They are very warm. The mud wiped off easily so they still look good (phew!) My feet are narrow so I did find them a bit wide but with thick socks all good. Happy I bought them.

Love these boots! Cute and cozy with fur inside. I can get them on and off without tying the laces each time if I tie them loosely (major perk for school drop off and pick up!).

Super comfortable and the material is sturdy but soft. Order a whole size bigger. A size 9 is usually roomy on me and I needed to get a 10.

Super cute boots and very soft/comfortable. However, I ALWAYS wear a size 6 in almost every shoe. I ordered a 6 and it ended up being a bit tight. I ordered the second pair in 6.5 and they fit perfectly. Be sure to size up at least a half to a full size.

Blackish color actually is more of a light grey. Overall they felt really comfortable and super cute. Going to try next half size up. Tried on with thick socks as live up in the mountains and just a bit too snug for my regular 9 feet. I also have very narrow feet so these might feel a bit tight on others width wise.

Soft and warm- I have problems with neuropathy and hammertoes and these were roomy enough in toe area.

The fit is great. I listened to recommendations and went .5 size up and they fit perfect. The color looks black in the picture, but they are actually a bluish grey which I LOVE!

I love these boots, although it was a little trial and error to get the right size. My previous sorels were a size 8 and fit large. I typically wear an 8. After reading reviews on these, I went up to a 9. I had to return those and get the 9.5 for the right fit. So even if you don’t think you need at least a size larger, you do. They also feel narrow the first time on, however after just a half an hour of wear they felt perfectly fine. They are super warm and don’t ruin an outfit the way other snow boots can. Definitely recommend.

This boot is sharp. I ordered the camel brown with grey felt. I wanted something practical for Chicago winters - something I could slip on and run to the grocery store in with sweats or wear to my kids' school/out to eat with family friends at a casual pub - something that wasn't too big, but more than a bootie - love the Joan of Arctic type style, but what if there's only an inch or less of snow on the ground? I am a size 7.5 in almost all shoe brands but ordered an 8. I should mention that I am a fairly stubborn person. I surely thought the majority of the reviews were just "different" than me. I ended up ordering an 8.5 the next day and ended up deciding the 8.5 was for the best. Even barefoot the 8 was pretty snug, but after putting on a mid-weight sock it was pretty tight. I will say that I liked the looks of the 8 better though. I think the deciding factor was not being sure how much these would break-in/stretch out. I'm somewhat worried the 8.5 will end up slouching/stretching out on the sides, but who knows? So far, after having them for two days, I am happy.

Love these boots but, like other reviewers, had to return for a half size up from my normal size. With the half size up, they are perfect!