Customer Reviews SOREL Explorer Joan

Comfortable and warm

Runs super small! I would order a full to 1.5 sizes bigger. Really comfy and warm if you get the right fit.

I love this shoe, but I have a wide foot and I just cannot make this shoe work for me. I ususally wear a 6.5 wide. I ordered a 7 first to compensate but shoe was too tight. So I exchanged for a 7.5, but the toe box is still too tight. Really disappointed. Love the look of this boot, love that it is hybrid between sneaker and boot - but I just wish it could accomodate a wide foot.

Beautiful boot. Unfortunately I had to return because they were too small. I bought 1/2 size bigger.

After reading all the reviews I ordered a half size larger. I am normally a size 6 so ordered a size 6.5. After initially receiving the larger boot my heel kept sliding out of the boot so a size 6 was also sent to my home. Going up a half size larger is a better fit. I also had to adjust my sock thickness. I am a petite woman weighing in near a buck. The bottom line is you are going to have to play around with the size. The boots are cute, very warm and easily laced. The down have any metal eyes which is a bonus. My toes are squished in the size 6 My heel is loose in the size 6.5 so I wear heavier socks. I like the height of the boot giving me a modicum amount of ankle support

Super cute & comfortable! Would highly recommend.

Great shoe! Definitely order a 1/2 size up as it’s a smidge tight in the toe box area.

I own 6 pair of Sorel shoes. These would’ve been my 7th pair. I’m always a 9.5 or 10, depending on the shoe. I absolutely LOVE these boots, but barely was able to fit my foot in the boot. Once in, I couldn’t move my foot or toes at all. I had thin socks on and it felt like I was squishing my foot into a 8.5 or smaller. Completely disappointed that they don’t even come close to fitting.

Felt comfortable but DEFINITELY order a 1/2 size up. I wanted to keep these but I'd have to wear without any socks. And even with a thin sock, it was pulling on my toes after putting my foot in. Hopefully the 1/2 size up will be in stock for an exchange.

I have never worn any shoe larger than a 9. I bought these in 9.5 and had to return for a 10! The toe box on my right foot (which is larger than my left) is still pretty snug. I think 10.5 would be way too big though. I'm hoping with some wear they will loosen up just ittle. They are so comfortable and warm, I am definitely keeping them!

I was glad I ordered 1/2 size up. Very comfortable and very warm.

Size up a Full size or one and a half with a wide width.

Beautiful boot, but even though I ordered a 1/2 size up and removed the insole the boot was still uncomfortable.

Happy to have something warm and stylish to wear this winter. Hoping, hoping, hoping that Sorel will start making wide width options. My typical size is 9 and I had to size up to a 10. Even so, it’s still a bit narrow in the toe box for my comfort. Keeping them anyway!

Super light and good looking but even ordering a size larger than usual my toes were right up against the edge. Sad to return!

Love the look and comfort of these boots but had to return them because the right heal started to make a noise every time I walked. Definitely a defective pair.