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1,803 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

69%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

17%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

7%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

4%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

3%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

35%"Felt a half size smaller"

84%"Felt true to width"

91%"Moderate arch support"

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Per reviewers’ advice, I ordered a full size larger than normal. I usually wear a 9.5 medium width, and ordered a 10.5 med. I tried them on using my custom inserts so I can’t really rate the arch support other than to say that the sole is quite flexible (therefore, not supportive). The boots’ length was good, but they felt uncomfortably narrow. The slate two-tone color and contrasting sole was really cute, but cute doesn’t get me where I need to go.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SorelIncentivized Review
What a beautiful and comfortable boot. The sizing runs small so I had to return but once my size comes back in stock, i'll be ordering!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SorelIncentivized Review
Love these boots for an easy to wear style! They do run a smidge small but I decided to stick with my usual size 7 because I think they'll get broken in and be perfect. Great with jeans or leggings. Great in snow and looking forward to wearing them for travel during fall and winter months.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SorelIncentivized Review
These shoes are super warm. I've worn them on days in the 10s and 20s, and my feet are never cold when outside. They are very comfortable. I have several pairs of Sorels, so I knew I would need to size up when buying. I'm typically a size 8.5. I buy size 9 in Sorels. And I could have bought a size 9.5 in this shoe, especially since I where thicker socks with these in the winter.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
Love these boots but had to order 3 different sizes. Save yourself the trouble and order 1 size up! Super comfy, warm for every day winter wear. Especially if you plan to wear socks with these (after all it's winter) then I would absolutely order a whole size larger! 5 stars if not for that!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SorelIncentivized Review
Love this bootie to run around in.I would recommend ordering a 1/2 size up since they run a little small.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SorelIncentivized Review
I really like the look of these boots! They're light and easy to wear. I'm a 10 or 10.5 and the 10.5 is snug. I'm keeping them but thick socks are definitely out!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SorelIncentivized Review
These were exactly what I was looking for! I sized up just because I knew I'd be wearing thicker socks and they fit great. I usually size up in Sorel shoes anyway so I knew they'd fit perfectly.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These were ok. Not my favorite style of all the Sorels but I would have kept them if they were comfortable. Not enough support for my feet, as I overpronate. Would've needed inserts but I didn't like them enough to spend an additional $50 to make them comfortable.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SorelIncentivized Review
I am calling them my high top snow shoes. I love them. From the very first day they were comfortable and could walk miles in them. I did go up a half size for additional sock room (from an 8 - 8 1/2). That helped with a thin wool sock. Anything bulkier, I would recommend going up a full size.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Such a cute boot and well made too. I originally ordered a 9 (my usual size) returned for a 9.5 because 9 was too small and the 9.5 felt the exact same as the 9...am just going to return and start over with a new boot.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SorelIncentivized Review
The boot itself is wonderful! I expected from the Quarry-Black photograph for the boot to be more of a brown. This shoe is gray.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Bought two different styles of Sorel boots in the same size- 7.5- a half size larger that my shoe size. These were still a half size too small but the Explorer 1964 fit perfect.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SorelIncentivized Review
I dig them They run small though I'd recommend a 1/2 size larger
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Runs small order 1/2-1 size up!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SorelIncentivized Review
I love these boots. I always love the quality of my Sorels. They fit a hair small but I find that to be true with most of the Sorels I get but after a few wears they're just right. They're a good mix of fashion and function for Illinois/Wisconsin Winters.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SorelIncentivized Review
Great boot to keep your feet warm and dry. Love the looks of these boots too!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SorelIncentivized Review
These boots Re super cute and warm! I typically wear a 7/7.5 so I ordered the 7.5 and they are def snug, so size up, especially if you like wearing thick socks!0
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SorelIncentivized Review
I am a size 6 1/2 and I purchased that size even though all the reviews said to size up and the shoe did fit and even with thicker socks it still fit but it was a little snug for sure. I was fine with it being snug because I was so nervous to size up but if youre closer to 7 than to 6 go up a size. I also wore these shoes in Austria for a week and it handled the rain and walking lots of miles every day comfortably but when taking steps up a snowy mountain side it was very hard to get traction and I slipped a few times on the ice. Very cute, very comfy, very water proof. Not very good on icy terrains.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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So so so so so tiny Man. I really really wanted these to work. My daughter wears a size 4 in women’s. We started at a size 5, and when those were so small we couldn’t get her foot into them we went up to a 7...:SHE STILL COULDNT GET HER FOOT INTO IT! The heel is quite narrow and the details at the top of the foot make for a really Stiff shoe that just doesn’t fit her little flinstone foot. Bummer because I LOVE my sorrels. Bottom line, if you have flinstone feet just keep shopping. I know. I know. They are adorable. But they just won’t.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I ordered a half size up from my usual 6 after reading so many reviews saying these boots run small. The 6 1/2 probably would have been fine, but it did feel slightly loose on me, probably because my feet are more narrow. I tried wearing each size (the 6 and 6/1/2) with both thin and thick socks and both felt pretty comfortable -- there wasn't a huge difference. In the end, I decided the half size up was just a little too loose for my liking and I was worried about them getting even looser after normal wear and tear over time. Happy now with my usual size 6.
I'd also recommend:
Columbia, TOMS, New Balance, Keds
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Love these boots - on my second pair. They are really comfortable, but they do run small.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I really debated on keeping these boots, but ultimately decided to return them. I did think they could be a half-size bigger because in very cold weather, I would want thick socks and I felt like it would be too tight. I liked the style and felt like they could be both a casual boot and also a good winter/snow boot.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These are nice snow boots with a bit more style than many but they run very small -- both short and narrow. I tried several sizes and ended up with a full size larger.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I love Sorel boots and already owned 2 pair before buying these. I have always ordered my usual size. I loved the look of the Explorer Joan boots,but the minute I put them on, I could tell they were much too small in both length and width. I reordered and hope a half size up does the trick. Kudos to Customer Service who came to my rescue and shipped the new size one business day since I needed them immediately! Love to deal with Zappos!
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