Customer Reviews SOREL Explorer™ II Joan
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Customer Fit Survey:
46%"Felt true to size"
80%"Felt true to width"
88%"Moderate arch support"
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I read the reviews and decided to order 1 size larger than my typical fit. They are a little roomier than necessary with wool socks. I do have a narrow foot. I tie the laces tightly and they work fine. I use them for walking in the city. I can step in puddles and my feet stay dry. I like the weight of the boots. They feel like wearing tennis shoes.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Amazing! Warm and comfy. I live in a rainy area and cold so they work great. I only went half size larger because i wanted to wear regular socks. I could wear thicker ones but think it make my feet too hot due to the great warm material.
Abi C,
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Love them! While most of my sorels are 7.5 had to go got 8
Carrie,
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I love this boot. I worried about sizing. It's true to size in that a seven is a 7 comparing sole to sole with other shoes. If you like thick socks, I recommend at least 1/2 size bigger. The shape of the boot lends itself to a tighter fit. I do not love thick socks, so my usual size was fine. I did need to break them in a little by wearing them around the house. At first try, they felt snug, but they've given a bit, and I can now wear a medium-thick athletic sock in the 8-degree temps we're having in MI. My feet were warm and comfortable. The shoes feel feather-light compared to "normal" winter boots. If you're on the fence about size for winter wear, go up 1/2 size.
I'd also recommend:
Merrell, Ariat
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Super stylish! They are super comfortable and fitting for my feet!
Kayla,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I wear an 8 dress shoes, 8-1/2 in athletic kicks. I bought 8-1/2 thinking that should give me enough room, but nope. I had to return them and get a size 9. These are so comfortable and really cute. With all the rain in California, they couldn't have come at a better time. I love them.
Green E,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Love these boots! They like super cute with jeans and a sweater.
Kkash,
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These are so cute and warm! I would've almost sized up a little bit but I love them so much!
Breejo,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Love these boots! Cute, warm and comfortable. They are great!
Jenn,
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LOVE!! Was given advice to order up a 1/2 size and they fit PERFECT!!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I absolutely love these boots/shoes. This is my 2nd pair. My teen took over the other pair and now we share the two different colors. They are so warm and comfortable.
Cherie,
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Mathis is my second pair of Sorel Explorer boots. They are comfy for walking fair distances and so warm. They are the closest boots to sneakers that I have ever tried. This pair for some reason seemed to have extra fabric that bunches funny midshaft, but it didn’t change anything for me, I just tie them differently. I am a size 8.5 or 9 in most shoes but a 9.5 fits in these with thick socks if necessary but still comfy with regular socks.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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This was my first Sorel purchase, and I love them. They are very warm and comfortable. I wear a 6.5 and bought the 7. They fit perfectly.
Llm,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Love how comfy they are. Just a little narrow, wish they were a little wider.
Lisa,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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After owning a pair of these for 2 years, I highly recommend to anyone looks for a stylish quality boot. I just bought my second pair! My first pair I ordered true to size and they were a little snug but did stretch out overtime but would only allow for a thin pair of socks. When ordering my second pair I ordered a half size up and it was perfect for either thin or thick wool socks underneath!
El,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Very warm & comfortable. Had to go a full size up from my regular size to make sure I could layer up.
BStiegs,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I love these boots. Very comfortable. I would definitely recommend going up at least a half size. I typically wear an 8 1/2. I ordered a size 9 and they fit great and allow for a little thicker sock.
Kim,
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I ordered the Sorel Explorer boots in my usual size because I do not plan on wearing thick socks. I could see why you would need to go up at least half a size if wearing heavier socks. The style is so cute , the shaft is soft and flexible, the boot is warm and it does feel like a sneaker on your foot as one other reviewer mentioned. There was no break in period and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase……great sale price also!
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Very comfortable and warm boot! I love how lightweight they are, unlike the heavy and clunky original Joan of Arctic boots. They seem waterproof, but I have not encountered many puddles, only snow and some slush. So far, so good. I ordered the Grill Fawn, which looked darker in the picture, but still very cute. My only complaint is the sizing. I normally wear a 7.5. My toes were screaming when I put them on. Too short. Then I tried the 8.5, way too big! The 8 worked, although just a little big. I don't wear thick socks, but the 8 still worked best for me. Paying for shipping on the return irked me a bit too. Please oh please SOREL, make improvements to your sizing, so your customers can avoid this hassle. Your customers will be happier for it.
Scottishflwr,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I was hesitant to order shoes on line but I'm so glad I did! These boots are incredibly warm and comfortable and look great too
Kimberley,
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Love these boots..toasty warm. The size my true size ..fit perfectly. Great for use in cold mountain town where I live.
J., Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Super warm and I wish I would have listened and sized up but it's ok I don't really need thick socks because of how warm they are! I really want another pair
Missy,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I'm typically a 10 women's and sized up to an 11, they're so warm and comfortable in the snow/outdoors!
Gretchen,
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I am surprised how comfortable they are. I wear size 9 but I read the reviews and decided to go with 9.5. It wasn’t really necessary. They are waterproof and as comfortable as sneakers.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I ordered a full size up...my feet measure 7.2 and 7.3 and I typically wear a 7.5/8 depending on the brand. I tried a size 8 in these at first but opted for the slightly roomier 8.5 after trying on both sizes with thick socks. They are warm and so comfortable. Another great Sorel purchase!
Jess J,
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