I just returned from a ski trip and these boots were great. They were brand new but very comfy and kept my feet warm in absolute blizzard conditions. The big decision seems to be sizing. I am always an 8 and never vary from that, but I took the advise of reviews and ordered down to a 7. The 7 fit but my toes were touching the end of the shoe and I was afraid it would rub if I wore them for any time. The 7 also rubbed the back of my heel. I had to go elsewhere to find an 8 (sold out)and that one fit great. I didn't find it run big at all. I was able to wear one thin pair of socks and one very thick wool pair with comfort. The larger size also didn't rub my heel either. I think the thick socks helped and I did use some band-aids to play it safe but I wore them very long and no problems what so ever. For me, I found they fit true to size with enough extra room to fit thick socks. I also was able to get my pants and underlayer tucked into them with comfort. For those pondering size, the only advice I can give on sizing is to just order both and keep the one that fits best since you will probably have these for many years.
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I love these boots, they are warm, comfortable and still look great after trudging through a snowdrift or slushy street. The only reason they are not 5 stars is that the fit seems to run large. I wear a 6.5 7 normally, and wear a 6 in this boot, even with thick socks. I would suggest sizing down when you purchase a pair.
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If your looking for a cute Furry, Fun, Fashion boot to wear with slim jeans, these will work. If you want a pair of boots that look good and actually work well in cold, snowy, icy weather, choose another boot. They look great with your jeans tucked in or a pair of Apres Ski pants, but they're not very warm, the soles are thin (makes for cold feet), and the tread is worthless on ice. After slipping on patchy ice more than once, I bought a pair of Yak Traks so I could use them this winter. For those of you with wide feet, these seem to run wide. The felt liner is very thin, and they need a rear loops on the back to make them easier to put on with jeans. I'm very disappointed in these boots, Sorel used to make real boots for real outdoor people. It appears Sorel is headed more for the fashion runway then the snowy, icy, cold, Canadian winters where they once originated...
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Bought these boots and just love them. Living in Montana can be cold!!!!! Great waterproof, and very comfortable and warm and toasty. They run big so I ordered a size 7 instead of an 8 and they are perfect........Merry Xmas
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I bought this boot here on Amazon in December 09. This is my first winter in New England and being from California I was not looking forward to the cold that I knew was coming. This boot worked great for me when I was out shoveling the snow. My feet were warm and I love the faux fur on the top, it makes it less like a work boot. It was pretty close to my size. I've read in other reviews on how it was big, but my toe was close to the edge. I was worried that I would actually have to go even larger than a size 11, but after a couple of minutes it was fine. I think it's because it turns up in the front that it did that.
At first wore only one pair of socks, but I read in other reviews that with the Sorel brand of boot, you should wear two pairs (one cotton with wool over). Even with both socks, it was still very comfortable. I really became a fan when after having about 6 inches of snow fall, it started to rain...making the most awful slush that I have ever seen. These boots rose to the occasion. My feet were dry and warm...it handled the job great. Fair warning though, the boots are a bit stiff and at times does make for a bit awkward to walk and drive. Other than that...they are totally awesome!
