Customer Reviews SOREL Cheyanne II

The toe-box of this model is at least a quarter-inch narrower than the pair of Sorel boots I owned 29-years ago. The toe-box of today's model is not so narrow that it hurt my feet, but was too narrow, so as to be 'not comfortable'; restricting and cramping my toes from spreading out just enough to not be comfortable. The upper is stiff; not painfully stiff, but makes the boot clunky to walk in and not comfortable to walk in. The sole of the boot is flexible up to the heel, which is good. I bought these boots for the snow. I did not test them in the snow or rain, because I am returning them. The guys running the Sorel company are putting fashion-look ahead of function by narrowing the toe-box. A boot needs to flex easily at the ankle to be comfortable when walking. This model with rubber up half the upper needs a very flexible; almost flimsy other half of the upper in order to flex at the ankle. I have been buying tennis-shoes with a wide toe-box; the Altra brand and other brands in 4E; double-wide. So most people will find the width of the toe-box of these Sorel boots to be normal. I wanted wide in the toes; the way Sorel's used to be.

I’m a woman who wanted these as an alternative to the Women’s Slimpacs. The Cheyannes are WAY more comfortable and better suited for my orthotics. Cozy warm. Unlike the Slimpac, the shaft of this boot doesn’t dig into my lower calf or feel like I’m walking on a brick. Awesome boots for sure!

WOW these boots are SO comfy. They’re my go to boots for the cold Buffalo winter, super warm and comfy. They don’t have great arch support, but given that they’re snow boots it’s not really needed. I love that they look stylish with any outfit even though they are quite functional.

The boots look fantastic. They’re stout as can be, and I have no doubt they’ll stand up to years of abuse. The rubber is extremely tough, but not stiff, and the suede material looks great. I also like the two-tone laces. They’re rated for -27° Fahrenheit, so surely they’ll keep my feet warm in any conditions I may encounter in an Oklahoma winter and more, as they’re incredibly warm with wool socks. Zappos did a fantastic job with my (free!) returns and helped me with any questions I had, and even price matched my second pair with the first pair, which I bought on clearance. My only complaints are regarding the sizing. I’m a pretty true 11, sometimes a 10.5 in boots. My foot is a bit narrow, but I had to order a 12, and they could still fit better. It seems like the back of the boot should be brought forward a bit, because my feet seem to spend more time against the toe box than the back. Basically, my foot sits farther forward in the boot than I expected. They’re still great for the clearance price I got.

Like the color and fit. Kept the snow out and feet warm. True to size.

Could be much better sealed (somehow my feet get wet)

These are quite heavy, but very effective for what they do!

They are comfortable boots but definitely run small. I am typically a size 9 and had to return the first order for a size 10.