Sorel Womens Explorer Next Joan Waterproof Boots

So our whole family has waterproof Sorel caribou type boots for winter- and they keep us toasty and dry for ice fishing, snow machining and all snow activities in the mountains of Idaho. But I also needed some “town boots” that I could wear on errands, to work or when there wasn’t many feet of snow- but still wanted the benefits of my big Sorel boots. I ordered a few and they were all terrible- but then I got smart and just ordered the brand I know. Well, these boots are perfect! I’ve worn them in snow and just cold weather and my feet stayed dry and actually got hot! They are short and super light & comfy - so perfect when you don’t need a big heavy boot! I love Sorels and love love these cute boots!! Read more

I can’t tell you how much I love these boots! Great quality. Great price. Super comfortable . Warm lining inside. Fit as expected. Can dress them up or down. I like switching out my laces for extra flair depending on my outfit. Highly recommend. Will be buying more in the future! Read more

Looks just as pictured. My feet are not too wide and they fit quite comfortably. I usually wear size 9 and I got a size 9, which I wear with thick socks and they're still very comfy. These boots did not need breaking in, I did not get any rubbing on the back of my heels. It snowed and the sidewalks were icy and I had pretty good traction. This review is after wearing these boots for almost a month. They're warm and so very comfortable! Great right out of the box! Highly recommend getting these! Read more

I LOVE the look of these BUT, I am a Womens US size 9, B-C width with high arches. I've tried Sorel in the past but they were always too narrow. So, I followed the recommendations (from Sorel website and cust reviews) and ordered one size up (to a 10 which normally would be way too large) and am shocked that they are still too narrow and barely long enough for my size 9 foot (my big toe is touching the end of the boot, and because the toe box is NOT wide there is zero wiggle room for my toes). I certainly won't be able to wear heavy socks. My advice would be that if you have wider feet (esp at the toes) and higher arches, order (AT LEAST) one and a half sizes up if you want to wear winter socks with these. There is no arch support, (the spongy insole is removeable) yet the shoe is quite tight across the arch, even without the insole. They have a really grippy traction on the sole so should be a gorgeous boot for walking around town in the ice and snow. MARCH 2023 UPDATE: Have been gratefully wearing them all winter because they are, by far, the WARMEST boots I have ever owned. I've worn them out in the frozen snow (not deep snow) for hours and my feet were comfortable the enitre time. No overheating, just continuous cozy warmth. LOVE THEM. Read more

So comfortable. Sizing was tricky. I am a women’s 9 or 9.5. I went with 9.5 and they were too large with a normal sock. They just looked weird. Narrow and long. They would have felt absurdly long even with a thick sock. I decided I wasn’t shooting for a thick sock, just wanted a boot I could wear every day, ordered a 9 and they were perfect. Then I was worried my feet would be cold but I wore them for hours today with just a normal white athletic sock. . It was 18 deg. out and my feet were so warm. No regrets. The only way I would improve these is with some padding around the top. I will enjoy these for many years to come. I’ve been waiting for some light gray casual boots since the 80’s. No one makes them and they are so cute with jeans. They also work great with American Eagle original straight jeans. No catching. Perfection. Thank you Sorrel! Read more

I love everything about these. There was absolutely no break in period and they were comfortable from the moment I put them on. They're super cute and very warm. We got several inches of fluffy snow in Minnesota and I wore these to take the dog out in the morning before the sidewalks were cleared so I walked around for ~10 minutes in ankle deep snow and my feet stayed dry. I put these on about an hour later and they were still dry, then went out and wiped off my car in the same conditions and they were still dry after that. I'm super impressed with these and they were so worth the price. My only note is that the fleece inside the ankle cuffs is a little loose so when I put my foot inside, it pulls on the structure of the boot a little and makes it look and feel weird. I just have to pull up on the fabric after I put the boot on and all is right again. Read more

My new favorite boots! They are warm and keep my feet DRY! Been very happy with them! Good quality and hold up extremely well! Good traction and offers good arch support. I did not feel like they were slippery. I wore them alot to the hockey rink as my kids play travel hockey. Was so glad they kept my feet nice and toasty! I would purchase again Read more

They look so great!. They are chunky, so my feet do look a bit bigger than they are. I usually wear between a 8-9, and I’m glad I went with the bigger size. Plenty of room for socks! I have very flat feet, and arch support is usually uncomfortable. But, whatever these have going on was perfect the moment I put them on, and still felt good after wearing them all day. The roomy toe box is really nice! I have a permanent leg/ankle/foot injury, so finding the right shoes is often very difficult. Every step is varying degrees of painful. Severe swelling happens after walking or standing for any real length of time. These boots made my injury feel a little less painful, thus making my life a little more enjoyable. They look great, support great, and feel amazing after all day wear. I had a hard time initially buying them, as they were higher than my budget allowed for, but the moment I saw them in person I felt better about it, and once I put them on… I knew they were the right choice! I’ll be saving up for another pair of shoes from Sorel, for sure! Read more