Customer Reviews SOREL Explorer Joan

Loved these except they run small and of course the half size up is sold out. Seriously at least half size up in all colors. I tried two different colors based on reviews and still size up

These are really nice boots but I had to return them because the toe box is almond-shaped and too narrow. I really wish shoe manufacturers would stop making toe boxes like this; this is not how most people's feet are actually shaped.

Believe it when you read these run small! I don't technically have wide feet, but some brands are too narrow for me. I hoped by ordering a full size up as people suggested, the boots would fit. Alas, they were still too narrow...but they were long enough. Back they go.

My normal size just brushed my toes and going up 1/2 size was perfect. Sorel also managed the slightly better than average arch support in this shoe as well. Only reason not 4 stars is that I wish the tongue of the shoe was padded or lined in some way. It's just suede so can bunch if you don't pay attention putting the shoes on. Otherwise super comfortable.

Love the boots!! I usually wear size 10. I followed other reviews to order half size up. It fit well without socks. With socks lil bit tight but still manage able but If you like to wear shoes that have room to wiggles your toes. Order full size up!!

I loved these! Size up a full size for best fit.

Initially putting on the boot, it felt too short on the left. I have 2 other pair of Sorel Joan boots that stretched to a perfect fit, so decided to take a chance on these. After the first day, they are much better, but still a tiny bit short on the left. I think with additional wear, they will be fine. I wish Sorel would add just a tad more length without adding any to the width. They would be perfect at that point. I ordered an 11 and usually wear an 11. Going up to a 12, the fit is too wide and a bit long. They are really cute, comfortable boots and now I own 3 pair. Zappos is the best!!

Last week - after freezing at my son’s outdoor soccer practice - I decided to order these boots. Based on the reviews I went with a 9M. I am typically a 39/8.5M. I have a narrow foot but I don’t usually order narrow sizes. I found the boot to be soft, comfortable, warm, and overall a 9 was the right choice. I think an 8.5 would be too short. I have plenty of room in the toe box to accommodate a plushy sock. My gripe is that they were the last pair - with Zappos you run the risk of getting a previously owned shoe or a return. This pair had clearly been worn by someone with a long haired dog. A lint roller did the trick. But - I wouldn’t have kept them for this reason if I had paid full price. Since they were on sale and sold out most other places, I’m happy I snagged them while I could. Consider sizing up.

I normally wear a 5, and I have a narrow heel. I went with the 5 1/2, which was fine but offered no room in the toe box for thicker socks. I tried the 6, but it was too loose on the heel, and I sent that pair back.

I already have a great pair of utility Sorel boots that I use for rain and snow, this time I was looking for a pair of warm, comfortable and stylish boots to wear with leggings in the colder weather. These are VERY warm! No complaints there. They are also very comfortable and lightweight. After reading the reviews, I bought a full to half size larger (I usually wear 7.5 or 8, and bought these in size 8.5) and they fit perfectly. I think they are more stylish than most winter boots, although I’m not crazy about the fur sticking out of the top. So far I’m pleased with them.

I recommend going a full size up if you’d like to wear thick socks. Truly believe that, I went a half size up and they fit with some wiggle room but a full size up would have been perfect. I went ice fishing in them and they were comfortable and my feet stayed warm. They did arrive a day late and now that I’m writing a review I see they are $25 cheaper than when I purchased them last week. Bummer.

These boots are pretty comfortable but man are they small. i went up half a size and my toes are touching the ends and top of the boot, all around. I really like the thick, soft lining throughout although I suppose that is also what's cramping my toes. The footbed is nice and cushy and they are just comfortable enough I'm contemplating ordering the next size up to compare. Obviously I haven't worn them outside yet so I can't speak to how they hold up in the weather and terrain etc.