Sorel Joan of Arctic

I wear a size 9.5 and have a very wide foot, bought the 9 as I was told by Sorel that this boot runs true to size and it was way too big. Unfortunately, backcountry was out of size 8 in the color I wanted so I had to go elsewhere to find the right boot but when I got the 8 I loved it. It fit like a glove. Also, I was skeptical about the sierra tan, I thought it would be too light but it is the perfect color. It's actually darker than it appears in the pictures online. Backcountry has a great return policy though and their customer service is fantastic, so I'll definitely be back for another purchase again soon!
I've only had my boots for a day and I've already gotten compliments from strangers on the street for how cute they are.
Highly recommended boot from a highly recommended store.
On another note, I do have some heel rubbing pain, but I think that is just a part of breaking the boots in. Just wear really thick socks and some bandaids on the upper part of your heel and you should be fine.

Love these boots! I have always trusted Sorel to provide good snow boots and these are no exception. I work as a lift operator at a major Colorado ski resort and wear these every day for work. They keep my feet comfortable, warm and dry even when I'm outside standing in the snow for hours at a time. Plus, I have gotten lots of compliments on how cute they are! They do run big - I normally wear a 7.5, got these in a 7 and still have plenty of room for thick wool socks. I did notice a little bit of rubbing at the heels the first couple of days I wore them, but now that they are broken in (and especially with thick socks on) it's not a problem anymore. I would definitely recommend these to anyone who's looking for a comfortable, practical, and stylish pair of snow boots!

I loved this boot and was lucky enough to find in the size I thought I needed in sierra tan. The color combination looks great in person. After reading other reviews, I decided to order up to a 9 as I usually wear 8.5. The boot arrived and I wore in the house for a day or so. It ended up being just too big and started rubbing my ankles. It is a little stiff and may have taken a while to break in, but I also think the size 8 would have felt better. I think they're sold out everywhere now in an 8 but I'll be sure to order them early next year if Sorel makes them again. They are extremely warm and stylish to boot - so to speak.

If you want a high performing snow boot which gives a gentle nod towards fashion, look no further. If you want a slim, fashionable boot with a just a nod towards being warm and waterproof then keep looking. These work if you're walking across campus in wintery upstate NY, shoveling another foot of snow in Minnesota or trudging through deep puddles of slush in Chicago or standing outside in Maine watching snow sports. They would probably be a bit too cumbersome for hiking. These boots ended up being overkill for where I live but I'm keeping them. They will last a lifetime and come in handy for the occasional snowstorm or outdoor activity. They are heftier then I expected but they are real snow boots! I'd recommend ordering half size down.

This brand's boots are almost regulation issue (along with Carhartts suits) in cold, dark, frozen interior Alaska. Sorel's are successful because they insulate well, are stable with enough room in the foot area for blood to still circulate, and last FOREVER. Sorel's are not successful based solely on their fashion appeal. If you're a woman who wants a good pair of serious boots for serious snow and winter and these look good to you, buy 'em up. If you like the look of these boots for the five days per year that you'll be at a resort or snow dusts your town, save your money, these will be clunky overkill.

The boot has many of the feactures I wanted, and I'm sorry to return it. I had problems with the Felt Inner Boot. I am alergic to some fabrics, and must be alergic to this lining. My ankles itched and felt scratchy when I had the boots on. I tried extra socks, but this did not help. I couldn't add too thick a sock or the boot would have been too short. I wear 8 1/2 and ordered an 8.

Backcountry is fabulous and one of the best places to do business. The shipping was extremely fast.