Customer Reviews SOREL Explorer™ II Joan

They look good and are very comfortable. I have not experienced them in the rain yet to know whether they are waterproof or not, but if they are not I expect a full refund

I ordered these in my usual size 11. I have many Sorel boots, sneakers and sandals and they are all size 11. These boots felt snug up by the toes right away, but they were not too short. I could still push my foot in further before actually feeling the end of the boot against my longest toe. I have worn them for a full day now with my thick winter socks and they feel amazing! They have stretched out some and they feel much less snug then they did right out of the box. I am SO glad I did not size up because they would have been too long, and I don't think sizing up would have solved the initial snugness around the sides of outer toes. After less then 24 hours of wear they already feel better and nice and cozy. Love them. For reference my feet are pretty thin and long and they are definitely on the snug side when you put them on. They stretch out though, perfectly so.

These r sooo cute and comfy!!!! Can't wait to wear them this winter!! Might be here sooner then later!!!!Thank You Sorels for your footwear!!!!!!

I love these boots! They are so warm and cozy. I definitely recommend to order 1/2-1 full size larger than your normal shoe size as they run small. I normally wear a 10 and purchased a 10.5. It fits nicely with average socks. If you love thick socks I'd recommend a full size larger than normal. The only thing I didn't like was these do make my feet look quite large but I think the comfort, function, and cute factors outweigh it.

These boots are great as they are stylish yet super comfortable to wear all day or to use when traveling to cold places . I have used them once and they were amazing to wear all day long

Purchased these for my daughter who lives in Chicago. She loves them. Light weight and super soft inside. Look great!

Runs a little bit small try 1/2 size up. Very comfy. I love it

Comfortable and stylish. This is my second pair of Sorel boots. I did size up from an 8.5 to a 9. Excited to wear them during winter.

I bought my regular size and i'm glad I did after so many reviews said to size up. I wear a regular thin sock with these so no need to size up for me. I got compliments when I wore them hiking around Horse Shoe Bend and Antelope Canyon in Arizona. They are a bit warm for summer months but provide good coverage up the angle so dirt and rocks don't get into your shoes. Downside they are a bit heavy and the felt on top makes them look wintery instead of all season.

These are cute boots, but I’m not in love with them. So, unfortunately, I decided to return them - and not because I wasn’t in love with them, but mostly because it turned into summer the day after they arrived (I live in the Midwest) and decided I should buy sandals instead lol. Anyway, I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because they felt a little too snug (I ordered my normal size) and the style looked a little different in person. But overall still cute and mostly comfy!

Great boot! They are comfortable, have excellent grip on packed snow and somewhat icy conditions. Insulation is fantastic, I used them to hike in 30 degree temps, cozy and warm, never even had to put my wool socks on! Only reason I didn't give them a full five stars, the felt tongue isn't waterproof. I used them to snowshoe and my toes got damp (though not cold!). The description of the boot was unclear with the claim of waterproof. They do run small, I normally wear 8, purchased a 9, good fit. I highly recommend these as a winter boot, just not through deep snow.

Very comfortable and warm (and I live in North Dakota). I hate the laces though, they do not stay tied at all.

Though I love the overall look and style, these did not keep my feet warm between -15 to 30 degree temps.

The shoes fit perfectly and did size up so that I could wear them with thick socks. I wouldn't recommend them if your feet aren't narrow. I slugged through slush and snow and it repelled it all while still looking brand new.

Super cute and warm. However when I slide the right boot on, the inside-middle material goes down (like the structured part). It feels like a bunched sock. I also feel like they are a tiny bit small and usually I am on the smaller side of a 7.

These are larger profile boots - wide (ish) and the shoelaces don't allow you to cinch them down. I sized up half size based on other's suggestions, but now I wish I had stayed at my usual size. They did keep my feet warm kicking around Telluride in 10 - 20 degree whether.

Great lightweight boots. Gave 4 stars because they are a tad narrow with big socks on. Definitely size up by one full size!

Love these low profile winter hiking boots, but there is room for improvement. Bought them for a January trip to Montreal, where we would be walking all over the city for many days after a large snowstorm. Very comfortable, feet stayed warm and dry. The things that I would change would be to add more traction/grip to the soles, and change the material of the laces, as they need to be double knotted to keep from coming undone.

These boots were a surprise. I live in NH and have worked outdoors year round so I was skeptical about a "fashion" boot keeping my feet warm. I was looking for practical elements like a thick sole (the key to warmth). They were very warm, comfortable, and light weight! I used them for a winter trip to Montreal where I did a few miles of walking. I even had to switch from my winter socks to regular ones. The down sides are a very narrow/weirdly shaped toe. Its not a sizing up thing. I have a tiny and narrow foot (size 5) and the 6s squished my toes to the point of numbness. Fortunately, once I broke them in I had enough space that this resolved but the 2nd key to warmth after a thick sole is space for air and circulation. A slightly wider toe would be great because even with sizing up thick socks just don't work with the shape of this shoe. Sole traction was average and better would be ideal. Overall it was nice to look cute and be warm and comfortable. If next gen improvements are made it'll be a great winter boot!