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$Sorel Joan of Arctic Winter Boots - Women\'s$

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Meet the heroine of the Sorel winter boot lineup—the Joan of Arctic blends fearless winter performance with cute style for a competent winter boot.

Flexible, lightweight full-grain and suede leather uppers are seam sealed and waterproofed for superior resistance to water, snow and slush; love the stylish faux fur collars
Padded faux fur collars wrap snugly around legs to help retain warmth and prevent snow from entering
Tall lace-up design offers a personalized and secure fit
Removable, washable 9mm recycled felt InnerBoot liners insulate to -25°F and dry quickly when taken out of the boots
Extra insulation from 2.5mm bonded felt frost plug insoles keeps feet from losing heat to the ground
Rubber midsoles provide shock absorption and padding for cushioned comfort
Handcrafted, vulcanized rubber shells with herringbone lug outsoles supply waterproof traction and protection from slush and snow

Temperature ratings are approximate based on high activity levels and can be affected by many conditions, including weather, wearer's activity level, fitness, metabolism, perspiration, circulation, exposure time, clothing and cold sensitivity.
Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 7.

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Sorel Joan of Arctic Winter Boots - Women's Customer Reviews

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Sorel Joan of Arctic Winter Boots - Women's

4.0

(based on 32 reviews)

81%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Stylish (28)
Warm (26)
Waterproof (26)
Comfortable (24)
Easy in/out (16)

Cons

Heavy / bulky (10)
Heavy (5)
Not warm (5)
Difficult entry & exit (4)

Best Uses

Snow (26)
Cold / extreme (25)
Wet / rain (22)
Slippery terrain (8)
After skiing/snowboarding (7)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (23), Avid adventurer (9)
- Gear Usage:
- Cold weather living (22), Winter sports (10)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (18), Yes (4)

Reviewed by 32 customers

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Oct

2009

(48 of 48 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Can't wait to wear again this winter!

By runsarahrun

from Memphis, TN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Good Traction
Stylish
Warm
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Slippery Terrain
Snow
Wet Conditions

Comments about Sorel Joan of Arctic Winter Boots - Women's:

I bought these last year after a long search for a winter boot that is both stylish AND functional. I was very satisfied with my purchase. They actually made me excited to go out in the snow! They held up really well and still look almost new. And boy are they warm and comfortable. My friend borrowed them and she didn't want to give them back!

Dec

2009

(14 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

nice boots

By kjb

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Traction
Stylish
Warm
Waterproof

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Snow
Wet Conditions

Comments about Sorel Joan of Arctic Winter Boots - Women's:

I tested out my new boots in the recent 16-inch snowfall and slushiness here in Minnesota. They are nice and warm, dry, and comfortable. They don't have much arch support but I added an insert that works great. The sizing was a little off - I'm normally a 7.5-8 and was surprised to find that I wore a 6 in these.

Oct

2011

(5 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Not the best underfoot tread

By cfeens

from New York, NY

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Stylish
Waterproof

Cons

Difficult Entry & Exit

Best Uses

After Skiing/Snowboarding
Snow

Comments about Sorel Joan of Arctic Winter Boots - Women's:

I'll say first off that I do like these boots. They look good, they're super waterproof, nice and tall for snowdrifts, and they keep my feet warm, but not *too* warm.

I work on film sets, so there are days when I spend 12 hours outside, standing, in the winter. This is a rather extreme use of the boot, perhaps...but none the less I have found the following:

- These boots make me SLIP. I dont ever feel comfortable walking on slick surfaces...they dont offer much grip on the bottom.
- The SOLES of my feet get cold over time, even with good socks. Doesn't feel like there's much sole padding at all.
- I have the hardest time getting my feet in and out of the lining. The boot fits well but its a mammoth effort to YANK my feet out of them without pulling the liner too.

Sigh. I do look forward to wearing them again though, but this season I think I'll get a different pair of boots for work.

Dec

2010

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Cute and warm but so hard to break in!

By WrldTravler

from Chicago, IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy Entry & Exit
Great height
Stylish
Warm
Waterproof

Cons

Bulky
Not Comfortable
Stiff

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Dog park
Snow
Wet Conditions

Comments about Sorel Joan of Arctic Winter Boots - Women's:

I bought these specifically for walking around the dog park, which is several acres of land that, of course, isn't shoveled. The height of the boot shaft is exactly what I wanted, but unfortunately they just don't fit well. This is my second season with them, and I chalked up the discomfort I felt last year to the breaking-in period. But even this season I feel like when I walk, the place where the boot bends in the back is about an inch higher than where my foot naturally bends when I'm walking. No matter how thick my socks are, I'm still getting blisters high up on the back of one or both of my heels. Because these were not cheap boots, I'm going to look for a thick insert to use in addition to the orthotics I already wear to see if I can raise my foot enough to align the natural bend in my foot with where the boot bends. I'll also try getting the laces really tight down by my ankle as another reviewer suggests. With no other reviews stating the same types of fit issues, I really hope these tactics will work. My husband will kill me if I tell him I need another pair of boots for the dog park!

Dec

2011

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Cute but cold

By AnnalissaJ

from Rochester, MN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Stylish
Waterproof

Cons

Not Warm

Best Uses

Comments about Sorel Joan of Arctic Winter Boots - Women's:

I live in MN and have owned Sorel's before. I bought these boots b/c they were cute and rated to -25 which I thought would be perfect for dog training. They are by far the coldest boots I've ever owned. I do not recommend these boots if you intend to be outside for more than 30 min.
However, they are great for running around town and go well with my skirts.

Oct

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great

By Imasock

from Salem, MA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Traction
Warm
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Slippery Terrain
Snow
Wet Conditions

Comments about Sorel Joan of Arctic Winter Boots - Women's:

My fiance has to commute by foot, train, and bus to work every morning, and she always got cold and wet feet on those cold/wet/snowy mornings. I bought her these boots for Christmas last year and she has been thrilled with them. They are extra warm and dry, and most importantly, waterproof. Now she can take her office shoes with her and change into them once she gets to work. She likes the style too, which is great since living in the northeast means these boots have gotten and are going to get a lot of use.

Dec

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good boots -- but needs more traction

By RebeccaAnne219

from Anchorage, AK

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Stylish
Warm
Waterproof

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Snow
Wet Conditions

Comments about Sorel Joan of Arctic Winter Boots - Women's:

I am beginning my third season in these boots. Being from Alaska, it is very important to have comfortable and warm boots. It's also a plus if they are uber cute. For the most part these boots are comfortable. On occasion there's a piece of the plastic heel that digs in on my lower calf (upper achiles). This doesn't happen always, and I've noticed it's usually when they aren't tied tight. I use these boots every day so I don't have to trek outside in my heels, but they do lack traction. I find myself doing the "ice shuffle" across parking lots and have actually fallen many times (this could just be my lack of coordination -- but they really are slippery). I almost never change out of them when I am wearing a skirt b/c they are stylish enough to keep. These boots are part of my every day use and also part of my outdoor activities. I wear them when I go out snow machining (mobiling) and am out all day long. I never get cold.

Nov

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

worth the wait

By quartz

from Northeastern Wisconsin

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Traction
Warm

Cons

Best Uses

After Skiing/Snowboarding
Cold Weather
Slippery Terrain
Snow
Wet Conditions

Comments about Sorel Joan of Arctic Winter Boots - Women's:

I had read the reviews about the boots being too big, and to downsize. Not a good idea. But, I now have the correct size, minimal wait time, and they are fantiastic boots. My other sorels lasted 20 years, and I hope these will, too. I recommend them without reservation.

Dec

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

So Comfortable!!!

By swillo29

from Sharpsville, PA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Lightweight
Stylish
Warm
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Snow
Wet Conditions

Comments about Sorel Joan of Arctic Winter Boots - Women's:

Purchased these before moving up North and could not be happier...the height is great for when you have more than a few inches snow and they keep your feet nice and toasty.

Nov

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Toasty Warm and Comfortable

By SwimGirl

from Peekskill, NY

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Stylish
Warm
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Snow
Wet Conditions

Comments about Sorel Joan of Arctic Winter Boots - Women's:

I bought these boots several weeks ago, not expecting to try out how they are in the snow as soon as I did. I live in the NOrtheast and when that snow storm blew through, I found myself having to go outside in the wet snow several times to shake snow off trees. I didn't have to bother with extra socks or worry about getting snow in my boots. I just slipped them on over my regular socks and pants, laced them out and out I went. My feet stayed very warm and dry. They look really cool too and it'll be fun to wear them when winter really hits.