Sorel fans? (Update in comments- I found some and I need thoughts!)

sarahufl · January 2015

I know you are out there because this boot conversation happens every couple months.

Now that H and I are moving to the 'burbs, I decided it is go time for some real winter boots. (blergh. It is SO COLD outside). Which Sorel boots do you have and would you suggest them?

theartistformerlyknownas · January 2015

Tofino in the curry color. Love love love.

Edited to correct the name.

climbingsingle · January 2015

I have the Joan of Artics in brown. Love them!

ashley8918 · January 2015

Ugh, I wish I could afford these.

lyndausvi · January 2015

I have the Tivoli II in suede. I love them in terms of warmth and comfort.

I wish I got the higher ones. I underestimated how deep the snow would get and it's only the first of January. I also underestimated where they dogs would poop in relation to me having to get there to pick it up.

velvethelicopters · January 2015

Snowlion XT in black for winter here. My feet are warm, I don't care on appearance.

Eta - name correction. Good to -40°. Or for my constantly cold feet, 5° and I'm comfy.

Tivoli II Blanket in black also. Comfy, nice for hockey games. Another Tivoli pair, but I forget which ones. They were a Christmas present, haven't worn them yet.

The gray Campus Ugg type. I like 'em. I may or may not wear them in warmer weather because people have a silly compulsion to air condition everything to 50°.

amelisha · January 2015

I bought the black Joan of Arctics and they're very warm, but fit pretty wide, and I admit I look ridiculous.

lyndausvi · January 2015

amelisha said:

I bought the black Joan of Arctics and they're very warm, but fit pretty wide, and I admit I look ridiculous.

I tried on the Joan of Arcs. They felt so wide too me. I kept looking down and seeing huge duck feet.

amelisha · January 2015

My legs look like little sticks coming out the top of them, and I don't have disproportionately small legs or anything. But they are warm.

larrygaga · January 2015

It really shows how classy I am that I came in here thinking this was about a mushroom.

I wear Everest hiking boots. They are somewhat waterproof and I wore them in -46F last year and my feet were toasty. My fingers and face were frostbitten, however. You don't really need waterproof when it's too cold for anything to melt ever.

luckya23 · January 2015

amelisha said:

I bought the black Joan of Arctics and they're very warm, but fit pretty wide, and I admit I look ridiculous.

Good to know! I have such trouble because I have wide feet!

wandajune6 · January 2015

I just bought a pair of Tofinos. I've work them twice so far and am in love.

I also love Boggs but my thick calves can't accommodate the taller models.

charlottesmom0626 · January 2015

I got the angel lace ups for Christmas and I'm in loveee

arrippa · January 2015

I have the Caribou in Buff. They are heavy so I only wear them in deep thick snow.

lurkergirl · January 2015

Y'all let me know when you're ready for flip flop recommendations. We are about to have 4 (!) days in a row of below freezing weather. I will be hiding inside.

mrsk616 · January 2015

id love the have the tivoli twist ones. the price scares me. i can justify them but when they are saying a short winter i know i will regret it.

cupcait927 · January 2015

I have the Joan of Arctic knit and I love them. They are wide but they are toasty warm and come up really high. They are also pretty grippy on the bottom - I don't feel like my feet are going to fly out from under me when I'm taking the dog for a walk and it's icy.

novella1186 · January 2015

These are mine: Women's Conquest Carly Boot

Here, my dog will model them for you.

ETF; weird formatting

sarahufl · January 2015

The Joan of Arctic ones look so HEAVY to me. Are they?

cupcait927 · January 2015

sarahufl said:

The Joan of Arctic ones look so HEAVY to me. Are they?

They are a little heavy but I got used to them very quickly. I have a bunch of friends that have the Tofinos (which are very similar) and they like those better than the Joan of Arctic boots.

novella1186 · January 2015

cupcait927 said:

sarahufl said:

The Joan of Arctic ones look so HEAVY to me. Are they?

They are a little heavy but I got used to them very quickly. I have a bunch of friends that have the Tofinos (which are very similar) and they like those better than the Joan of Arctic boots.

Mine are a little heavy too (as in, heavier than my fall boots that have 0 insulation and 0 ability to keep my feet dry). I don't even notice it anymore, though. My only other complaint is that the boots were initially a tiny bit snug around my ankles (and I have skinny little chicken legs) which I've heard other people complaining about too, but after the first winter of wearing them, they loosened up a bit and now they're perfect.

amelisha · January 2015

novella1186 said: cupcait927 said: sarahufl said: The Joan of Arctic ones look so HEAVY to me. Are they?
They are a little heavy but I got used to them very quickly. I have a bunch of friends that have the Tofinos (which are very similar) and they like those better than the Joan of Arctic boots.
Mine are a little heavy too (as in, heavier than my fall boots that have 0 insulation and 0 ability to keep my feet dry). I don't even notice it anymore, though. My only other complaint is that the boots were initially a tiny bit snug around my ankles (and I have skinny little chicken legs) which I've heard other people complaining about too, but after the first winter of wearing them, they loosened up a bit and now they're perfect. (Sorry, I think my quotes are broken...)

I don't find them heavier than other winter boots, but they are really winter winter boots, they're not meant for mild temps as a fashion thing so they are definitely heavy-duty.

I didn't notice the ankle thing - mine feel wide pretty much everywhere (although they have the lacing so I can tie them close around my legs) and I DON'T have skinny little chicken legs (although they make me look like I do...ick.) Bottom line is that I would never wear them if I didn't really need warm feet. I miss my Uggs, lol.

cupcait927 · January 2015

@amelisha I don't notice any ankle issues with my Joan of Arctic boots. They are definitely super duty winter boots, no question. Mine are cute but they're meant for serious weather (which we get). I just bought a pair of knock-off Uggs (RIP cute Bailey Bow Uggs that have a hole in the toe) to wear to bring the dog outside or bring the garbage can in because getting my Sorels on and off takes longer than the actual chore.

okulew29 · January 2015

I just got my Joan of Arctic knits for Christmas, and yes they are a bit wide, but i dont mind it and I love them!

beethery · January 2015

I have the Caribous. They come out on snowy days, or days where my driveway is a skating rink and I don't want to fucking quintuple-salchow out to my car. Like today.

JCbride2015 · January 2015

I have the Caribous and I wish I had sprung for a higher boot. My calves get cold. But everything covered by the boot is RIDICULOUSLY warm, the tread is awesome, and they are 100% waterproof.

JennyColada · January 2015

larrygaga said:
It really shows how classy I am that I came in here thinking this was about a mushroom.

I thought the same thing. But I just blame my SoCal residence.

theartistformerlyknownas · January 2015

I had heard that the Joans were heavy and stiff, which is why I went for the Tofinos. They're super warm and waterproof, although we haven't gotten more than a few inches of snow yet. And they flex more like a tennis shoe, which I like, while still being really grippy.

lovemesomemonster · January 2015

I have the Caribou (bit stiff but break in fast) for snowmobiling and my feet never get cold.. and the Crazy Cable Knit wedge in gray that are my FAVORITE boots! I wear them with jeans or skirts and tights and both of mine are so comfy!

sarahufl · January 2015

Yeah, we currently live in Manhattan. My walk to the subway is only a couple blocks so I can get away with less wintery winter boots. But now that we are moving to the burbs, it is a longer walk to the train and I think they are less prompt about snow/ice clearance.

H an I both actually decided this week (after a few trips to the new house) that new boots were in order.

theartistformerlyknownas · January 2015

Knottie05294205 said:

I have the Caribou (bit stiff but break in fast) for snowmobiling and my feet never get cold.. and the Crazy Cable Knit wedge in gray that are my FAVORITE boots! I wear them with jeans or skirts and tights and both of mine are so comfy!

Sweet baby Jesus in a manger, those are beautiful boots.

Sorel fans? (Update in comments- I found some and I need thoughts!)

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