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emilina23 in fatshionista

Frye boots

Apr 20, 2013 15:44

Lately I've been examining my shoe collection and realizing it's time I spent some money on a pair of shoes that will last. I've been looking at ankle boots, something that look nice with slacks. I have heard good things about Frye but never owned a pair. Anyone have any recommendations? Even for other brands, the ones that you save up for.

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kathyincanada April 21 2013, 21:50:36 UTC

Frye didn't work for me. My feet are only borderline wide but I found them too tight across the foot. I also found them really heavy. So, I bought a pair of Hudson boots (the style is called Encke) and they are lovely :) Comfortable and lightweight!
http://www.hudsonshoes.com/encke-coal.html

hmforney April 22 2013, 10:40:52 UTC

Do frye's have any arch support whatsoever?

emilina23 April 22 2013, 15:39:09 UTC

good question. i was thinking the same thing.

emilina23 April 22 2013, 18:34:36 UTC

Also, has everyone ordered theirs online? After looking at the website, it looks like the only options are online or from a flagship store.

miauminx April 22 2013, 19:11:35 UTC

my fiance and I actually got our Frye's at a Boot-Barn.

ejw829 April 22 2013, 22:18:39 UTC

I have the Frye 8R harness in black, which I bought at a local discount shoe store (similar to DSW). They're OK. Not comfortable but not uncomfortable, if that makes any sense. I think I'm just upset that I didn't go for a taller boot or a different style altogether, though. They aren't something that I can wear to work or want to wear while running errands, for example. They are nicely made (IMO, anyway) and since I hardly use them, they'll last me forever (if I keep them).

If you can't find a seller locally, try Zappos. I ended up trying on 8.5, 9 & 9.5 in the 8Rs before settling on 8.5.

emilina23 April 22 2013, 22:21:15 UTC

yeah, see that's the key. i want a sturdy boot that i can also wear to work with dress pants. i've found a few frye ankle boots that fit this description. i have tall boots from LB that i love but i know they won't last long.

lowbudgetdiva April 25 2013, 21:02:54 UTC

I have the Frye Philip Harness Boot (zipper up the back), which I got for a steal at a consignment store. The only thing I will say is I think they run small since I have a 10 and I normally can wear a 9, 9 1/2. But I have treated them rather poorly this winter (and yes, it's still pretty much winter here in MN), and they are doing GREAT. They are my most comfortable, versatile footwear. I love the hell out of them.
These are them: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=24962581&parentid=BRANDS