Just as Happy as the First Time! I bought a pair of Steve Madden Candence in cognac last year and loved them! When I decided to get them in black this year, I was afraid I'd be disappointed - how could I love two pair of boots equally as well? Well guess what...I do! As if loving to wear them and loving the looks of them isn't enough, I constantly get compliments on them, and no one seems to recognize that I have two pair of the same style boots - they look so different! I can't say enough about these boots!
Great buy! Love these boots! I looked everywhere for a neutral pair of quality boots that did NOT have a heel (or at least much of one) because I wanted them for everyday wear. I got them last Fall/Winter and they are so versatile and I received compliments on them every time I wore them. I am so excited Fall is almost here again so I can wear them (I am in Texas and summers are just TOO hot for boots). I got the cognac shade and it is perfect. They seem to run true to size.
Love, Love, LOVE! I absolutely love these boots! They are exactly what I was looking for. They are a great everyday ... wear tucked into pants or jeans or even with a skirt. I usually am an 8 or 8.5, after reading reviews I decided to go with the 8s which was a great idea! I am on my feet all day (I teach kindergarten) and the comfort of these boots does not disappoint! Now just deciding if I really need these boots in the other two colors! haha
Great Boots! These boots are really cute and comfortable. I ordered a half size up like I usually do in boots and they're still pretty snug but they should stretch to fit perfect. I also like that I can cuff them down to create a new look.
Super comfortable, but kind of shiney I've wanted these boots for awhile, so I took a chance at ordering them. They are well made, and very comfortable from first wear. The only negative is that I normally wear 8.5, and ordered as such, but these boots were slightly big (feels a half size larger) and the leather was REALLY shiney, not how the leather looks in the picture. But, overall, a great everyday ...
cute enough I needed a cute, casual pair of flat boots that were less chunky than my Fryes but not as dressy as riding boots and these fit the bill. They are a little stiff and narrow in the toe box but otherwise are prettty comfortable. I am pretty petite and they don't come up too high on me so someone taller might want to consider that they may be short. I would have preferred the tan color but it wasn't available in my size so I got the brown which is ok. It is sort of patchy, which I think is supoosed to be a "weathered" look, but it looks kind of strange up close. But for the price I wasn't going to return them. Overall a decent buy.
Impressive I've been eying these gorgeous boots for some time now and was more than thrilled when I finally decided to snag these boots. So comfortable and stylish! I wore them to a baby shower recently and received so many wonderful compliments. These boots are easy enough to slip on and off without too much fuss. I love the rich cognac color.. rare to find that color + comfort. Would recommend these to all!!
Nice Casual Boots... These boots are great with leggngs and skinnies. I am a 6.5 in shoes but had to return them because they ran a little snug. Also, they were no friend to my bunion. So if you have one, I would recommend ordering up a size. I am on the petite side and have small calves. Surprisingly enough, these boots did not swallow me up. I got the black ones and didnt expect them to be as shiny as they were. The quality of leather as ok. I had previously saw either the exact same pair or a similar pair at Nordstrom and the leather was much nicer... But overall, despite having to return them, they are simpleblack boots.
Comfortable, okay for price I am 5'6" and 110lbs. I bought these pair in 7.5 given strong reviews and seeing the calf circumference was 13". They are a little bit loose on me, as I have very narrow feet, but not enough to bother me. I also hoped the boots would come up a bit higher, closer to my knees. You'll definitely need to get insoles for extra padding. In terms of quality, for the price, it's reasonable. The leather is not great quality, however. It claims it is made of leather, but highly doubtful. Also, after wearing this for 4 days, the front of the boots are already showing wear and the black outline of the soles have come off and they appear wooden color. So I may already need to remedy these shoes with some black sharpies. I probably will not purchase these boots again, but for the price I got it on sale and the comfort of the shoes (WITH insoles), its not bad. I can't see it lasting for more than a year though.
cute fall boots I had too high of expectations for these boots! When I got them the fabric felt a little cheap. I loved the color though and they were really comfy. I am exchanging them because they came with some stains and scuffs on them, but I hope the new pair is better.
Everything going for them except the material! I read the reviews before buying these boots and overall there is a lot of good feedback. One person did mention that they thought the black looked much more "expensive" than the brown and I'm thinking they were on the right track. I got the brown and love the color, & slouchy fit but here are my thoughts...the boots are comfortable, fit my calves fine (having athletic legs this can be an issue, they were snug around the wider part of my calf but still looked very nice and fit appropriately). However, when they arrived in the mail, I was disappointed to see that mine had some discoloration on one ... another review had mentioned, and they looked much less expensive than I anticipated. Because of the defect they are getting an automatic return - I expect a ... price to arrive perfectly. I've looked many places for boots similiar to these and I'm having a difficult time finding an alternative. So...I may still re order them?? I'm just having a difficult time with it because of the inexpensive materials. Do I wait for fall and hope that my local discount store has the same ... but better quality for a more inexpensive price? I'm disappointed they have everything going for them except the material!
Can''t wait for fall! These boots are beautiful and fit like a dream. I have a muscular 14 1/2 inch calf muscle so I have difficulty finding knee high boots that fit well. These are high quality and well worth the money. Though I am waiting for fall to wear them out, I am sure that I will get years of use from these classically styled boots.
worth the splurge This is my 3rd pair of Fryes (I have the Carson riding boots and 8" Engineers). The workmanship is consistently good, the leather feels and smells great, and the fit is superb. I usually wear 7.5, sometimes 8. My Carson boots are a 7.5, and they have stretched out considerably, to the point where i need to wear thicker socks. I ordered the Melissa Button boots in 7. They were tight around the toes for the first few days, but they have started to loosen up a bit. I know they're only going to get better. Love these boots!
LOVE!!! I have been wanting these boots for over a year now and I finally took the plunge! I read every single review available on Piperlime and other websites before I purchased these boots because they do cost a lot of money. However, I believe that quality shoes are worth the investment and I hope this pair of Frye's is no exception to the rule. I am 5"8 and wear a size 10 in all shoes so naturally I ordered a size 10-they fit like a glove. My legs are average and they fit perfectly around my calves and there is still room to wear with slim to skinny pants. The arch is nice but might feel like there's a bump under your foot if you don't have a high arch. They are slick on the bottom, but just need to be scuffed up on some gravel. I ordered them in cognac and the color is beautiful and they smell just like the leather goods sold from the vendors in Italy. I love them and recommend to anyone who wants a quality ...
Love these boots I purchased the Melissa button in distressed chocolate. They look like they are very worn in. I wasn't 100% sure that I would like that, but I didn't want smooth, shiny boots this time. I love them. The color is so dark that they go nicely with black and brown and also gray and any other color. I am 5'1" and the shaft height is perfect for me. About 1 1/2 inches below my knee. They were easy for me to put on and take off - I didn't have the same issues some have had, but I think the distressed chocolate may already be softened from the process. I bought non skid adhesive grips for the bottom and never once had an issue with sliding or slipping even though the bottoms are slick. My daughter and I went to look at other colors and the more smooth styles kind of look like rain boots at first, but the distressed don't. I'm sure the vintage style would not either. I was very nervous to spend so much on one pair of boots - I'm frugal. But these boots are such a classic style and so well made, I'm sure I will wear them for the rest of my life. I love how they look. I wasn't sure I was a boots and dress type of girl, but I am with these boots! I kept looking at other boots in the $150-$200 range and nothing grabbed me like these did.I don't regret spending the money, and bought these during a 20% off sale, which did help a little. Go for it!
Best riding ... ever! The Melissa Button ... my favorite riding ... ever. Yes, they are pricey but these boots are an investment piece. Frye boots will last a lifetime. I have owned a pair in black for two years now and just recently got the cognac. I am excited every fall when I can get these boots out of my closet. I live in Texas, so weather permitting I can't wear these year round. I would highly recommend these boots. I normally wear a 10 in Frye shoes but these run a half size small so I wear a 9.5. You won't regret purchasing these boots. They are totally worth the money!
I''m in LOVE with these boots! I got these on the recommendation of a friend - I didn't even think they'd be the ones I'd keep. Then I took them out of the box. First I saw the color (I got the cognac, which is gorgeous) and then, I felt the leather. Let's face it, a lot of people don't have a ton of money to spend, or you save or make a good excuse to spend more on something. I'm a pretty decent Cole Haan addict, and even with the boots I have from there, I looked at these and thought, really, this much for boots? Let me just say, they're totally worth it. These are the boots that you'll wear in to that perfectly cool, worn in stage where they feel like a piece of you. The kicker is, they're that comfortable within the first hour of putting them on. The leather molds to your feet, they're the perfect calf width so you can wear skinny jeans inside but still wear ... cut on top. And even with my super long legs, the height is fantastic. Seriously, the first night out in these boots, a stranger on the street stopped me to ask what they were and where she could get them. Yes, they're that good. I hesitated at first telling people this, but seriously, I have been looking for this ... few years at this point so just bite the bullet, pay for them and start your lifelong love now. The only remaining question for me is if I can justify having them in more than one color...
love them! They are so beautiful and perfect. The leather takes a few wears to break in to where it's comfortable, but they are so worth it. The height is perfect if you tend to have problems with the regular height boots. Most riding boots generally come a little too high, hitting the bottom of my knee, but these are perfect.
Love them- worth the price! If you are reading this, it means you are seriously debating ordering these boots. I want to tell you, DO IT! You won't regret it. I ordered the Melissa button ... black hoping for a nice, timeless yet hip black ... winter. I wanted something that wasn't too matronly and buttoned up, that I could wear with skinny jeans, leggings, and short dresses. Maybe a bare leg if the weather was nice. :) I also ride horses and don't want to spend the money for riding boots so these will be great for that too- and there is nothing like a little horse poo to make your boots look even more lived in and loved! :) I have always loved the style of the Frye campus but it is a little too biker chic for my everyday need or wearing to work. So I ordered Melissa and I wasn't disappointed! These boots arrived and it was obvious they were a great quality product. Very thick, supple leather, heavy yet flexible and I just know they will wear wonderfully once they are broken in! And the smell! Oh, heavenly! I keep getting whiffs of it and I just smile. :) As for sizing, I am usually a 7 but as most reviewers suggested, I bought a 6.5 and immediately one went on easily. The other one was a little tighter and I had to use the plastic bag trick (I think one of my feet is larger than the other- it wasn't a flaw with the ... They were comfortable right off the bat and didn't rub or squeeze too much with a thin sock and jeans on. I should mention that I have an impossibly high instep and the first night I got them, I wore a thicker sock with my skinny jeans and I could feel the tightness in my instep, but today I wore tights and they were great all day. I am a petite 5'2', 115 with thin calves and the tops of the boots are nicely snug so if you have any concerns about your calf width, try the extended calf. Usually high boots like these are baggy on me but these fit well at the top, although by the ankle there is ample room. I love these and can't wait to wear them for years to come!!!!!!!
Great ... some challenges These are great boots--gorgeous, in fact. They are difficult to get on and off (I have a high instep) and they have a bit of a hump on the sole where the heel meets the rest of the ... which can be a bit uncomfortable if you are doing a lot of walking. But overall they are worth it. I think they run a bit large in size so I'd order a half size down or just roll with the extra toe space.
Just lovely, but Fryes run huge. (Long review because I think such a high price warrants knowing details of what you''re buying!) I wish I could give these a 4.5 - the appearance is nearly perfect, but all Frye boots have fit/sizing quirks that sort of get on my nerves. If they were cheaper, this would be excusable, but for the price, those quirks warrant a 4. If you're reading the reviews, you probably want to know about those negative or unexpected aspects before spending over $300, so I'll mention those first (but that doesn't mean that the positive doesn't outweigh the negative or that I would change much about these boots). I'm still keeping them, and it was still worth it [...]. NOT SO-GOOD: 1. The soles seem relatively durable (some Frye boots have thinner soles than I like), which is nice, but lots of Fryes have pretty smooth bottoms, so be careful with them on slippery surfaces when they're new - the traction will be questionable until you scuff up the soles yourself a bit. 2. Like with all Frye boots I've tried on, it was tough to get my foot to fit through the ankle of the ... but the pull tabs help a ton. (Getting them off is even harder, but it's worth it. I think that aspect of the fit prevents you from interrupting this really smooth leather silhouette with zippers or gores while making for a good, stable fit once they are on.) 3. Along the same lines, I have pretty average calves - not tiny, but I rarely have trouble with any boots not fitting over them - and I never need a wide shaft ... but these come close to being too tight (just barely enough space to cram jeans in with no room left over), so if your calves are bigger, you may not like these. 4. Most important to know: the sizing. I wear an 8 in almost every flat or heel, an 8-8.5 in most boots (sometimes need extra sock room) and 8.5-9 in running shoes. The 8 in Fryes leaves at least an inch between my big toe and the end of the shoe (even with moderately thick socks). I have a 7.5 in these and it's still quite roomy in the toe box - I could go smaller if I had narrow feet and skinny calves, but if I went down more with my foot shape the midfoot would be super tight. I'm sticking with the 7.5 and there will be nice room for socks and toe wiggling... and maybe insoles because arch support in Fryes isn't great (but then again my extreme over pronation makes me picky). (They might add some of this extra toe room intentionally - I think I'm used to less since modern shoes, especially nice women's shoes, tend to love the narrow toe box, which is what we're all used to, but in the end it's better for your feet if your toes can spread naturally and aren't crammed up against anything.) Now for the really GOOD aspects: 1. Like all the Frye boots I've seen, these have beautiful leather. It looks like you could never wear it out. I have the Fawn color, and I love it. I didn't want a high polish appearance; I wanted a soft looking (but not super distressed) brown, medium dark, and that's exactly what I got. It's not a very warm brown - there's an underlying dark greyish hue - but I like that because the color is really neutral while still being attractive on its own. Perfect and will match about anything. 2. The simple silhouette is really nice (if you, like me, are not a huge fan of cowboyish or overly rugged-and chunky silhouettes). 3. Short girls like me, take note: I'm not quite-5'4" and not leggy (~30 inch inseam), and there are many beautiful knee high Frye ... styles that I can't wear at all because the shaft comes all the way to the middle of my knee. However these hit just where they should! Yay! (Also good for short girls who want knee high Fryes - the Shirley Riding ... [not the over knee Shirley, but the knee high one with two buckles] which has a top that is made so that it can be cuffed down to a reasonable height. (If you're tall/leggy, know that the Melissa boots will probably not come all the way up to right below your knee.) [...]
Beautiful Boots, but not for me! I was excited to see these boots in "Extended calf" as I need the extra leg room. These are NOT extended calf. With that being said, however, these boots are GORGEOUS. I ordered them in the burgandy color and the color is rich and lucious. If you have a regular size calves, the extended size may be a good idea in order tuck your pants into the boots. Again, the boots are worth every penny, but they just are not as extended calf as I expected them to be.
