Customer Reviews SOREL Explorer Joan

Super comfortable and feels very warm. Returning for the black because I think the camel will get dirty really quickly. Skeptical that these will actually be waterproof in rain and snow. If I keep the black I will most likely weatherproof myself on top of whatever Sorel must do to claim they are “waterproof.” These are very light, not clunky, and feel like you could walk or hike in them comfortably for medium distances. I think an accented lace would add more character, too.

I have a relatively narrow foot and these shoes were too narrow for me unfortunately. It's the first pair of shoes that have ever been to narrow for me so if you have a regular width or wide foot, I would not order these. The style and length were good and they seemed warm, but I will have to return them.

The shoe is nice looking and well made. However, it runs very small. I have never needed to order one size up in any quality shoe but would definitely suggest doing so.

I was hoping these boots would work for me. I wear a size 10 M, but because I've been having a real problem with Sorel boots being too narrow and because so many reviews said these boots run small, I first purchased a 10.5. Those were okay in width, but the side of my big toes were hitting the tip of the boot where it curves and it was uncomfortable so I tried a size 11 and they were just too big overall. Sadly I returned them both. These are nice-looking and well-made boots if they fit. Unfortunately, Sorel just doesn't seem to work for my feet.

Unbelievably small. I wear size 6 in everything, and I couldn’t even get my foot into this shoe, it’s so tiny! The sizing is definitely off. It felt more like a child size 3. Very cute shoe, though, so I was really bummed that they got the sizing so wrong. I know Sorel shoes always run very narrow (I wish they came in Wide options), but these ones were just ridiculous. I had to return them.

I wanted to love these, because they are super cute. But they run small and narrow, are a pain to tie (should have a side zipper for convenience), and are fairly unstructured and non-supportive despite being so narrow. Seems like they would look pretty worn very quickly based on the materials, too. Gonna keep looking.

stiff and not that comfortable and run at least a half size small.

These run small, get a half size up from what you normally wear

These ran small and weren’t nearly as comfortable as my other Sorel shoes. I’m normally a huge Sorel, so I’ll keep trying, but these got returned

I love Sorel and really wanted these boots. I was only going to be in town (Chicago) for a short while so I ordered 7.5 and 8 thinking I would send which ever didn't fit back. I usually wear a 7.5 or 8 in all my shoes. Both of these were too small. I was so disappointed. Cute style but I ended up buying shoes from a brick and mortar.

I usually wear an 8.5 medium. Ordered a 9 medium to accommodate thick socks. The size was as expected but the boot was far too narrow. I had to return.

I ordered a half size above my normal size and it was still too small. The boots are lined with soft microfiber type fabric and it grabs your socks and is really hard to put on. Once in, the toe remains scrunched, even though I think there was technically enough room, bunched up sock fabric felt constricted. I tried snug socks to get around this and the result was the same. Boots need a lining that allows socks to slide by so you can get your foot in. I returned them because I didn't think going any bigger would help.

I ordered two sizes because judging from past reviews I wasn’t sure which would fit. The one that fit was a whole size bigger than my normal size, 8 1/2, so they definitely run small. The look & feel we’re not my favorite however so unfortunately they’re being returned even tho Sorels are one of my favorite brands.

I ordered a half size larger. I truly needed even larger! I wear an 8.5 in other Sorels...need a 9.5 in these! I give up! Did not love the comfort factor enough to reorder! Normally LOVE Sorel. These, not so much!

So cute but not very comfortable for someone with a high instep and full volume foot.

cute, but narrow toe box and definitely run small

Wanted to love these boots but for me they were just not comfortable especially for the money. I followed the advice of the reviewers and ordered bigger than my regular size of 7 in fact I ordered two pairs, one pair 1/2 size up and another a full size up. I tried them on with medium weight socks. I probably could have chosen either size (maybe just worn a heavier sock with the larger size). They looked fine and seemed to be well made however they weren't comfortable . I can't imagine doing any length of a walk in them. I'm not even sure why: perhaps the foot bed wasn't soft enough and really no arch support. I also found that where the tongue connected to the shoe was irritating to my foot. My $69 Columbia Ice Maiden boots are very comfortable in comparison and have walked several miles in them without problem. So sorry they did not work for me. I returned them :(