Customer Reviews SOREL SOREL Explorer™ II Joan Dual Zip Waterproof

The website said to order a full size larger for "socks" but even without socks, these were a size too small in my normal size. The zippers were tough as heck to zip upwards. Same problem zipping down, would catch and lock in certain places. Good looking boots though....

Found this boot very clunky. Did not like!

These are so cute and feel like they would be cozy warm but I have to return them , they are way to narrow. I can usually get a little more width by going up a half size but not with these.

Not comfortable. Had to return.

I bought these thinking they would be easier to get on and off and that I wouldn’t have to tie the ties, which is difficult because of hand arthritis. Well, you have to have the laces really loose so your sock doesn’t get pulled tight getting foot in boot and either zip and tie tighter or leave laces loose, but it looks weird because the laces really gap and you see the white liner of the tongue. I normally wear a 6.5 or 7 , but based on reviews of other Sorel boots ordered a 7.5… was not big. I would order 1/2-1 size larger than normal. They are lightweight and feel like they’d be warm. Sadly returning. Back to the drawing board!

I want so badly to love these boots. They're gorgeous and I appreciated the zippers on both sides. The primary issue is the bump from the zippers was irritating to my ankle unless I wear thick socks, and if I wear thick socks, the toe box is way too tight. I can't go up enough sizes to have the width I need unless I want the toe to be an inch longer than I need it to be.

Shoes fit my foot. Zippers are the Problem. I normally wear a size 10 and got a 10.5 on the second boot order. But both boots had terrible problems with the zippers not working. I can't believe Sorel would manufacture something that never works.

They must run small, too short and too narrow. I'll know next time I order sorel brand.

As others have mentioned, the side zippers were stiff and caught when sliding. With narrow feet I appreciate being able to lace up boots for a smooth fit. But when these are laced I needed to open both zippers to get into the shoes, and the zippers just don't work well. They are attractive boots, and it would be good to get the zipper issue resolved.

Run small compared to other Sorel's. Extremely cute, but I had to return because one of the 4 side zippers was broken upon arrival.

I've always been a 8.5 in Sorels and that is what I ordered. I have a narrow foot, so these fit slightly snug - but would probably stretch a bit. I would have kept them, but the outside zipper on one boot was stuck half way down and didn't want to come up. Very cute looking boots - and comfortable but not functional with the zipper issue.

the zippers are stiff and do not move easily.

The shoe is beautiful but definitely runs small.

Wondering if there is any quality control at Sorel? I thought I was going to draw blood trying to get the zippers up. And this is without my foot in the item. All the material folds poke in uncomfortably. The shoes look nice, but I would have been happy with two better quality zippers and a smooth front.

Sorel quality has definitely gone down over the years. This was the worst though. The shoe around the ankle was baggy and looked horrible on my foot, which is very average in width all around. The 7.5 fit more like a 7. I don't recommend this boot.

The zipper was sticky and surprisingly not practical at all. And as other reviewers mentioned the boot sags when the zippers are down; could see how after a while it would ruin the shape/ structure of the boot.

They are not wide enough

Way way smaller

Size was great. Comfortable fit. Zippers not quality material. One zipper broke before I even wore them.

The boot zipper did not work well.

Way too short - I wear a size 9 and these were more like an 8-1/2. Order up a size. I really can't comment beyond that.

Looks cute in picture but the fit was not great and I needed a whole size bigger then what I normally wear. Had to return unfortunately.

Cute boot and would have loved it but it has a fold of leather right above the ankle bone that makes it too uncomfortable to wear. Poor design.

the side zipper don't work- I have to return these- also a very narrow fit at the toe - ugh

unfortunately these adaptive boots did not work for me as my quad fingers could. not use the loops at all. tThey should be made bigger with a fabric that is not stiff like these are. The flaps on either side were difficult to open to get my foot into. i try to be as independent as possible and was hoping these would work? The o packaging was difficult to remove from the boot so this had to be returned.