Customer Reviews SOREL Explorer Joan

I own 5 pairs of Sorel boots -- different styles ... I wear a 7.5 in all of them, and they fit wonderfully. Following the advice of the reviews here, I ordered a half size larger. Wow. They could not be a worse fit .... way to big in the heel, about the right length, but incredibly tight in the forefoot. They're also not as cute as in the picture, but that's just a matter of taste. The fit, however, is crazy bad.

After reading other reviews, I ordered these a half size larger than I normally wear – a 10.5 instead of a 10. While the boots were almost too short in length, they were so wide that they were baggy. The sides actually sagged down a bit and were creating a crease in the leather just above the sole. In addition, my husband and kids never really notice that I have big feet, but when I walked into the kitchen wearing these, they all said, “Those are huge!” Never what I want to hear! They’re going back.

I ordered a half size up due to all the reviews I read. I still find them to be tight. I have to wear thin socks to make sure my feet are comfortable.

Originally bought a size 8 which I normally wear and it was too small. Exchanged it for a size 8.5. Still wasn’t a fan of the fit as I could’ve used a size 9. After some thought I just returned them all together as they were wide on my narrow feet and they really weren’t as comfortable as the Sorels that I own. Wasn’t a big fan of the lack of quality in these boots.

I loved these shoes...they were so comfortable and seemed to be great quality. The sizing is way off though. I'm normally an 11/11.5, but ordered up to wear bulky socks. These were too short, so I had to return them.

After trying a size 10 in a brick and mortar store, since they didn't have a 9, I felt these were too loose around the ankle, but felt good in the toe box. I normally wear a size 9, but went up to a 9.5, which I ordered here. It still felt loose/unsupported around the ankle & slightly tight in the toe with normal crew socks on. I think if I wore boot socks with these, my toe would rub at the tip. The toe box was tighter than my older Sorel winter boots, however they are a completely different style. (The old type I had had the rubber, duck-boot style.) I have bad feet, and wore these for a long time. The next day, my feet were barking. I suggest inserts, if the room allows, but I don't think there will be from my experience with these 9.5's. Cute look with skinny jeans.

Absolutely adorable and really wished Sorels worked for me. This was a first time try with the brand and with high arches I need more support.

These boots are super cute - but run far too narrow. I have a wide foot so I always size up to a 7.5 in medium width shoes. These are too narrow for me even in an 8 and an 8.5.

Sorel sizing is all over the chart with their boots this season. I ordered this one 1/2 size larger (I wear an 8 and ordered 8.5) and my toe was touching the front of the shoe. They do seem to run narrow, but I didn't have an issue with that, more just feeling too small. I used this logic on the Kinetic boot, and bought a 9 and it was so large I had to send back. So my suggestion, buy these in a store so you can try them on. Really hard to judge their boots this year, which is a real disappointment.

with a size 10.5, I should have had room for huge, thick, socks, but instead I was cramming my normally size 10 foot into this shoe. These run small.

Went up a half size but these were still snug in the toe box so returned. If you have bunions, these may be too snug for you too. Pity because the style is lovely.

A tad small and the boot made my foot look wide and chunky.

Coal color is more light grey and army green. But still super stylish.

Cute shoe but narrow and too short in length. I ordered 1/2 size up and they were still too small. I am a 7.5 in the Joan of Artic wedge.

These boots have the potential to be awesome. Unfortunately, they run waayy too small. I own another pair of Sorel boots that fit me perfectly, size 8.5. So I confidently bought these boots in 8.5 as well, only to find them too small. No worries, I ordered a size 9. These are STILL too small. To find a boot that fits I'd have to order up a full size larger than I usually do...maybe more than that!