Customer Reviews SOREL Joan of Arctic™ Waterproof

BEST snow boot! I live in the snowiest city in the US. These boots keep my feet warm and dry all winter long (and it’s a looonnngg winter here). I wear them walking and snowshoeing. This is my second pair. The first pair lasted ten years and could have gone longer, but I wanted some fresh ones. These are not sneakers. These are snow boots made for snow. If you want a pair of low boots that feel like sneakers try Sorel Explorer Joan of Arctic. If you need snow boots, buy these!

Originally I ordered these in a 10 which is my normal size but was unable to get my foot in the boot. I have a wide foot and couldn’t get my foot into it at all. Zappos customer service helped me exchange them for a 10.5. I was able to slip into them easily. They are so comfortable. I can’t wear a super thick sock in them but I don’t need to since they are so warm. I’m very excited for these boots. These will work great for winter here in Chicago and our place in Wisconsin.

I absolutely LOVE these boots! After reading the reviews about fit, I bought both a 9 (my usual size) and a 9 1/2 (since reviews said to size up). Needless to say I kept my usual size 9. This boot is super warm and does not need a thick sock. It kept my feet dry while I shoveled snow for 3 hours and was super comfortable. Yes..it is a little difficult to put them on, however, if you loosen the laces it is not a problem at all. I did brush the faux fur top if the boots with a dog brush so it wouldn’t dry all funky. They look straight out of the box after 2 weeks and alot of NorthEast snow! Highly recommend.. you will love them!

Love these boots! I normally wear a 7.5 in Sorel boots. I live in Chicago and it has been brutally cold this winter. I ordered an 8 to accommodate my thick Carhartt winter socks. -9 wind chill the other morning and my feet did not get cold while digging my car out of the snow or when walking a few blocks from my parking spot to job.

These boots are warm and protective and heavy and good for shovelling snow or standing at a bus stop and commuting in Chicago slush. They are not good for walking or driving so I am returning these boots only because they are not comfortable for fitness walking. I am keeping the Joan Next boots by Sorel that are perfect. I ordered a size 10 which was also perfect for both Sorels. My Merrill leather boots are a 9 1/2 for reference. Also I ordered gray merino Superfeet and put them in the Joan Next boots and those really help support my feet.

After 12 years of owning the same pair of snow boots, this rather snowy winter had me looking for a new pair. After extensive research, I landed on these and was excited to give them a try! They seem to fit mostly true to size, as multiple sources suggest, but I do have a very narrow foot so they feel ever so slightly too big in the heel without the right socks. I wear a size 8 or 8.5 depending on the brand, so I'm glad I went with the smaller size. Multiple reviews said that they are difficult to put on and take off, and while I won't disagree, they aren't any more difficult than other mid-calf boots I have tried. I haven't worn them out in the snow yet, but they are definitely warmer than other boots I've had! Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase and will just have to make sure I buy more thick socks.

These are much better than I expected. I always thought these boots were cute, but I doubted their ability to actually keep my feet warm. The last 10 days here have been double digits below zero. I’ve worn them outside for up to an hour in those temps with nothing more than a thin sock and been fine. I was shocked how warm these were. And the added benefit of being waterproof makes them perfect. They can be hard to take off, but that’s a small price to pay for such a warm and comfortable boot. I bought my usual size 8 (I sometimes can wear a 7.5 depending on the shoe) and they fit but there isn’t any room to spare. Sometimes wonder if I should gone up a half size, but think they would be too ‘swimmy’ or wide. Happy I purchased these and would do so again in a heartbeat.

Comfortable, very warm boots. A little hard to get on as the ankle area is snug, but once on they will keep you very warm and dry. Great snow boots.

I recently moved to St. Paul, MN. I needed a pair of boots that would keep my feet warm while walking in sub-zero temps. These boots are awesome! They keep my feet warm and copy.

Based on reviews, I sized down, but that did not work for me at all and had to exchange for my normal shoe size. I am usually a 9.5-10, the 9.5 was way too small. The 10 is surprisingly a bit big, so it seems to vary a bit. I figured with thick socks, I’d rather have the larger pair. The camel leather looks amazing. I’m ready for winter!

These boots are super cute, very warm but I feel as if they run big and are really wide on my foot. They aren’t a comfortable fit to wear around all day in cold weather. If you don’t mind wearing extra thick socks and you don’t mind a boot that runs a bit wider in the width then these would probably be perfect for you. They are a great quality, extremely warm and very stylish but they feel very heavy on my foot and they feel as if I am dragging around cement blocks on my feet.

Love this classic!!!! Better grab them while they're on sale. Sales on this style almost NEVER happen.

I felt I needed to review as it took me a long time going through others reviews before finally deciding on boot brand and size. I have been wearing Sorels for over 25 years and they are not the same 'ole boot I wore outside in Minnesota winters at a 19 year old lift operator. With that being said I still feel that they are some of the best designed out there and after reviewing many brands, talking to my sister who still lives on the Minnesota slopes and reading reviews I went with the Joan of Arctic. I live in the PNW and get snow about once a year and make it to the mountains when I can. JoA will be fine for me. I am a true 6.5 shoe size. I feel like so many people either are unaware of their true shoe size (and weight) or lie. I ordered a 6.5 and it fits like a 6.5 with wool socks that I wear all winter long. If you are going to be out in below zero, you may want a half size bigger for extra wool socks.

They are good material, a little hard to put but keep your feet warm and dry they don’t slip and are perfect for snow

Beautiful boot. Will be warm and dry with these on in the deep snow & slush. Saw in the reviews about sizing. I am normally size 9 & went with 8 1/2 and they fit perfect with regular sock.

These boots are so comfortable! I bought them in two colors and am so happy with them. They are super warm too.