It has been storming here in San Francisco, for what seems like months (it’s actually been days – but seems like an eternity!).  Luckily, just at the beginning of our mini El Nino, I received a pair of Sorel Joan Of Arctic boots in black. I was sooo excited to open the box and try them on. I had read so many reviews online about the Joan of Arctics being hard to walk in, too narrow or some girls not being able to tuck their jeans into them. I personally have not had any of these problems. I normally wear a 7-1/2 in a medium width. I also wear a size 8 in my Hunter Wellie boots, and I thought that the Sorel Joan of Arctics might have a similar shape in the boot interior – wide and roomy around the toe and snug at the heel. So I did order the size 8 in the Sorel Joan Of Arctics. and they fit perfectly. I wear them with thick socks and I’ve been wearing them out and about and they are comfy to walk in on city streets. There is a large neoprene like fabric tongue inside the laces at the front of the boot, there was no issue tucking in my skinny jeans or leggings. I suppose if you are still wearing totally unflattering ’80s saggy baggy jeans you’d have an issue w/tucking in. I’ve even worn them driving and I didn’t have a problem with them being too chunky to push the gas pedal.  I’ll be very excited when I get a chance to wear them in the snow. If you need a pair of boots for a last minute trip to Sundance, these are it!

The Joan of Arctics are sold out in many of the stores I checked. They were completely sold out at REI in the Bay Area, but you can still find the Sorel Joan Of Arctic boot at Zappos which has free shipping both ways.

I’ve been wearing these snow-ready puppies with my J Brand Jeggings every chance I get. I love love love how they look. Totally fun and wintery fabulous! Top off your Joan of Arctics and J Brand jeggings with a long-ish loose fitting sweater like this Elizabeth and James Double Layer cardigan which is just long enough to cover your bum (or not!). Top off the look with a Burberry Checked silk and cashmere-blend scarf. Loop the scarf like I do by folding it in half and then putting it around the back of your neck and pulling the two loose ends inside the folded end. Pull to fit snuggly around your neck. Et voila, instant scarf chic!

Disclaimer: A pair Joan of Arctic boots were provided by Sorel for review purposes to StyleMaven, Inc.

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