Customer Reviews SOREL Explorer Carnival
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68%"Felt true to size"
76%"Felt true to width"
86%"Moderate arch support"
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Like the look on these online but a little clunky in person. Fit true to size and feel comfy, just not for me.
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I loved how lightweight these were and they went in pretty easily. They just looked s little goofy so I returned them.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Got these boots to wear over the winter season. I got a size larger than I would normally order so I can wear warm fluffy socks with them! So far so good, currently enjoying wearing them!
Mduncan21,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Super cute, not the most functional for deep snow but definitely keep my feet toasty warm!
Sadiexoxo,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I originally got these because I have cold feet. In the winter it is so hard to keep my feet warm. They look nice however still don't keep my feet as warm as I'd like. I purchased them on Black Friday and am happy with them however don't think I'd buy them at regular prices
West,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I chose these boots to keep me warm this winter as well as to keep my feet dry! So far they have been doing their job and are much lighter than I had expected which makes the trek much easier. Overall, I am satisfied with this product.
Brenn13,
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These are comfortable like slippers, but probably not much support for the ankle if you tend to need it. The style is alright. There might not be much protection from the snow in the area above the shoe laces, since the laces only go up so high, that flap is not secured to the same height as the shoe itself. They are very lightweight, without being too flimsy. I might really like these for lounging around on a casual day but if you have to do a lot of trekking to do, I think the Sorel Joan Explorer could be more secure and supportive because of the style and material.
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Looks cuter in the picture. When I received them I was a little surprised how red the boot was. Also, the fabric of the boot is pretty flimsy. It didn’t have a warmth to the boot that I would hope for when putting on a winter boot. Very lightweight and not overly comfortable. I normally wear a size 11.5 so I went up a half size to a 12 and it just fit my foot. Also the laces don’t go up real high so I wonder how long it would be before the top “fur” strip would fold over or something. I am returning these.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I love these I got them less then a month, started to wear them January 23 and todays February 12. Seams on one of them around the toes are starting to fall apart. For the price it's disappointing. I work in an office and occasionally wear then to take my dog for a walk, no reason for them to start pealing apart. Other then that I love how warm they are, and comfortable.
Coralee,
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I read all the reviews that agreed you needed to order a size up. I ordered my normal size 8.5 and they were a bit long, even with thick socks. I have a very wide foot, D, and the toe box was stretchy enough but I found the heel to be too wide. I do have a foot shaped like a ducks so? But slipping heel is a big cause of blisters for me, so I will not tolerate it in a new shoe. I also felt the traction could have been better, if they are designed for a snow boot. I am returning them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I purchased these boots before Christmas. I live in the Rocky Mountains. These are a warm cozy boot but the tread is terrible. Very slippery even on packed snow just walking the dog in the park. I love sorels. This is the first time I've encountered this issue.
TJ89,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I bought these boots over a year ago. They are the cutest and easy to keep clean (I got them in all whitea color that is not available anymore apparently). They are warm and waterproof, just as they are advertised. The only problem is that, well 1) the shoe laces don't stay tied unless you double tie them (which is quite minor but annoying) and 2) the heel of the boot digs into my heel and causes blisters.
At first I just thought I had to wear them a few weeks and break them in. Yet here it is nearly two years later and I still cannot wear them without thick socks (which is extremely inconvenient).
At the time, no other reviewers mentioned this heel discomfort, however now I do see a few mentioning similar experiences. It feels as if whatever material was used to support the heel of the boot bends and digs into my heel. It makes me extremely sad because these boots are super cute and warm, I just can't wear them with whatever socks I want and not get blisters! Very disappointed with my first name-brand boot splurge!
K,
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The fit of this boot is snug at the toe, but, going up a half size resulted in too much heel lift. They are very comfortable, perfect for walking the dog on cold mornings....that is, unless it is pouring rain. These were NOT WATERPROOF! Very disappointing. I don't know if I have a defective pair, but, both boots leaked through the toe box. I am not going to go through the hassle of returning, especially since shipping is so delayed now, and will treat them with a waterproof spray instead. Sorel does have a one year warranty, but, I would be without boots for several weeks, and, this is not the time of year for that. Hope others do not have the same experience!
Emily, Zappos Customer,
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this boot is uncomfortable around my ankle
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have another pair of Sorels that are a lot taller and assumed these would fit the same. Completely not the case. My other Sorels fit wide feet with a wide toe box. These are definitely not extra wide by any means.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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The books look like the picture. They look great. The only problem I had was that my books came dirty? Like there is visible marks on the bottom of the boot of dirt and grime. Also the quality for the boot isn't that great for the price. The stitching isn't that great and there is look strings all over the boot.
J8445678,
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I really wanted to love this boot (super cute, warm and light), but even at a full size bigger it hurt my foot all over. It was just too narrow and I don't normally wear a wide shoe as well the bottom of my foot hurt.
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I am from the South. I needed a pair of shoes to wear to a night football game that the weather was going to be in the thirties with a chance of rain. These are waterproof and comfortable, but though lined, my toes were cold. The rest was very comfortable.
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These weren't flattering on big feet (size 11) like mine. I wanted to like them but they were just too bulky-looking.
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The colors on this boot are adorable, and the boot is super comfortable, but I feel like Sorel ruined a good thing! The older style of this boot laces up higher and has a soft, fleece collar around the top. My new pair has a fleece lining inside, but the collar is a scratchy wool felt. Even though it's on the outside, it's stiff and scratchy, and doesn't feel as cozy as my old pair. It also doesn't lace up as well due to the stiffness, leaving a gap around my ankle. There are some colors left with the fuzzy collar, so I might get one of those instead--but I loved this color combo! It's so cute. If you don't mind wool, these are awesome.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
I was super excited about getting these boots, they are my first pair of sorels. I got them in biker green, and it's not at all the same color green as in the photos. It's less olive/brown and more of a sage color. Another thing that really bothers me are the laces. Apparently they're not meant to be tied in the front (or else they're more lose around the leg and they look silly), so where exactly are they supposed to tie? I ended up wrapping the laces around the back and tucking them in and that's not very comfortable either.. Overall good quality, but the design is lacking.
Juliaocelot3848,
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This boot was lightweight and comfortable but, I was unhappy with the rust color so I returned them. I would suggest ordering a half size up from your normal size esp if you plan to wear thick socks.
Meg, Zappos Customer,
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Got the 8 and it felt fine. For some reason though it was gaping weirdly on the side and felt a lot frumpier than the photo showed. I have a high arch too and it felt very flat, but that is prob my fault. I actually returned them.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sorel
They were extremely narrow so they were too tight on my feet. They also weren't as cute in person to me.
Brooke95,
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I ordered these in green along with a couple other Sorel boots as options to wear when I had to work in the snow. I usually wear size 8 but I ordered size 9 based on other reviews saying these run small and to allow for a thicker sock. I first tried them on barefoot and it already felt like it would be tight with a sock. I liked the color, how light they are, and the micro-fleece lining, but I wasn't crazy about the shearling at the top and I wish they laced up higher. These were returned.
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