Finally!! I have been looking for the perfect pair of congac riding boots for 2 years and I finally found them. The key for me was sizing down a half size. I almost always wear an 8 which is the size I originally ordered for these. When I recieved them I loved the boots but they felt too clunky and they were too tall. I was really disappointed because I knew these were the boots I wanted but I didn't think they were going to work for me. I decided to go ahead and try the 7.5 since piperlime is great with returns but luckily they were perfect. I recieved my boots in November and love them even more today!
Great quality, worth the price! My husband recently bought me the Paige Tall Riding boots in cognac for my birthday. I am 5'4 and have an average to slim build. They fit true to size and are absolutely stunning. The leather is soft and the color is so rich. They hit right below the knee and there is just enough room for skinny jeans or leggings inside. These boots were definitely an investment and will be a wardrobe staple for years to come!
Sooo pleased!!! I'm in love!!! I have been on a "perfect riding ... hunt for months and AHHHH I finally found it in the paige ... ordered the cognac color and love the color. They are so comfortable too. These boots will go with everything..black, brown, dress up, dress down. I will live in these boots from fall to spring! They are worth the $ and will be a staple in my closet.
Another Amazing Pair of Frye Boots I had been looking for the perfect pair of black boots forever, and I had always loved the Frye Paige Riding boots, so after searching forever (and trying not to get another pair of Frye's since I already own 3 pairs), I realized that Frye's were my favorite for a very good reason and that the Paige boots would be the way to go. These boots are AMAZING. I have very thin calves so I was slightly worried since some reviewers were commenting on how the boots were great for big calves, but since the leather is very structured and sturdy, it doesn't make the ... slouch at all. It is so hard to find black boots that do not look like combat boots or hooker boots, but these fit the bill. Plus, I love the lack of hardware with leather detailing instead, so that they are not entirely plain but still do not clash with any metals.
Love I love these boots. I ordered my regular size. Your heel will slip a little at first, that just a true riding ... They are stiff at first, too. But after a couple wears they break right in. I'm 5'5 and the stop just below the knee, and they are super comfy! I wore them ALL day long 2 days in a row right off the bat, and no pain or discomfort.
LOVE I just wrote a not so great review about the Veronica Slouch Frye's, so I wanted to write a raving review about the Paige Tall Riding. I got these boots from Piperlime last year in December. I wear them religiously in the fall and winter, and they have held up beautifully. The leather is still as soft and buttery as it was when I pulled them out of the box a year ago. They fit comfortably over jeans, but don't stick out too much when you wear them with a sweater dress or leggings. My only two complaints: 1.) They have developed some creasing at the ankle (lazy ... syndrome). I store them in the box they came in on their side, so maybe they would have done better if I stored them upright with a ... tree. 2.) I ordered these in the tan color, and the pull on tabs and the tops and insides of the boots have absorbed some of the dye from wearing them over denim. Nothing too noticeable, but it's definitely there. Other than that they are great boots. I would highly recommend them.
LOVE LOVE LOVE! I have been looking for a new pair of black riding boots for quite some time now. It seems that every pair I tried on looked like fireman boots and were way too clunky and definitely not feminine! I'm glad I held out for the right pair because these are beautiful! Great quality, and the perfect height for me. (I'm 5'7", so I don't like when boots only come up to mid calf on me that are supposed to be just below the knee.) Well worth the price!
The Perfect Riding ... These are the most perfect riding boots ever. The leather is beyond top quality. Looks great in the picture, andeven better in person. Very stylish, and VERY comfortable, I can fit my skinny jeans into them, and I have thin to athletic legs. I wear these non stop and they still look great. I am am always a 9 1/2, so I took a risk (since others reviewed as small) and bought the 9 1/2. Glad I did, they fit perfectly, even a little room for thicker socks in the really cold weather. I don't recommend wearing these out in wet weather, they are more of a fashion riding ... rather than an all weather riding ... These were worth every single penny and I hope they make them forever!!
Frye Paige Tall Riding Love my new Frye Paige Tall Riding boots. They were hard to get on and off at first, but the more I wear them the easier it gets. These particular boots do not have the wax shine that the Frye Paige boots have on Frye's company site. I will have these boots forever. A great investment.
They''re worth it Like a lot of people who have bought these boots, I was hesitant to shell out the extra money for them, but I've also been looking for the perfect brown flat boots for multiple seasons now, with nothing that struck me, until now. I got them in Cognac, size 9, which is what I generally wear for most shoes. They fit well -- don't size down. You'll regret it. I thought I might consider putting insoles in them, but it feels too tight when I do that. I also didn't run into the issue of having trouble pulling them on or off, like many others seemed to. As for the look and feel -- the leather looks rich, substantial and 'not cheap'. You can tell these boots are the real deal and will last forever. The shaft height is perfect, ending right below my knee (I am 5'8"). I admit, they are a tiny bit stiffer than I'm used to with boots out of the box, but I imagine a lot of it has to do with the fact that they're riding boots with thicker leather than average. I assume that will improve over time, as they've been breaking in gradually over the last couple weeks I've had them. The only reason I didn't give these 5 stars, vs. 4 is that my pinky toes get a little irritated after a day of wearing them. Not sure what that is about. Other than that, I love these and find them pretty stylish and comfortable. I don't regret the expense one bit.
Great Classic ... AWESOME ... Fit nice and snug, shaft of the ... not super tight against the calves (but that's how I like to wear my riding boots). I wear a 7 1/2 or an 8 in shoes, I ordered an 8 to allow for thick socks for winter and they worked out perfectly. I have them in black and I wear them with skinny jeans tucked in, and dresses. This is my second pair of Frye shoes and I'm in LOOOOVE :)
Get the Melissa boots if you''re short and have narrow calves! I had my heart set on the Paige riding boots. However, I had to return them...I'm 5'2" and they overwhelmed by short legs. My calves are also narrow and the large shaft opening looked weird. I hated to do it, but I returned them. Enter the Melissa riding boots! They fit me so much better and look great on. I love the look of the Paige boots but the Melissa boots just work better given my size/frame.
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 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!
Perfect ... There are a lot of boots on the market with bells and whistles, but this is the perfect basic riding ... pair with EVERYTHING. I've only had them for a few weeks and each time I have worn them, someone comes up to me to ask who makes them. You really can't go wrong with a Frye ...
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!!!!!!!
Not Quite a Riding ... Great Frye quality as ever and perfectly true to size but the shaft height seemed low - more of a cowboy ... height than the riding ... look I wanted. Great ... if you are looking for something that's closer to mid calf (I'm 5'7")
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.
Perfect riding ... Wish I Could Give 100 Stars!! These ... so perfect that I now own 2 pair. The height is just right (I'm 5'7") and the ... hits just at the bottom of my knee. The leather? Soft, exceptional - really just lovely. I have had total strangers stop me on the street to comment about the ... couldn't be more pleased.
The perfect flat ... I'm addicted to these boots - I can't help it. I wanted a beautiful, versatile flat ... actually hit my knee and I've found them. I love these boots so much that I bought 2 pair - 1 in dark brown + 1 in sand. Both are to die for. The fit is perfect + yes the bottom is slippery for like 5 seconds but once you wear them outside, they're fine. I've worn them with jeans, skirts, leggings and without fail, total strangers compliment me on these exceptional boots.
What a nice ... I bought these Frye boots in black last year and I’m very pleased with my purchase. They’re really well made. The leather is so soft. And they were immediately comfortable (no painful breaking in!). I’ve had trouble with boots like this in the past, because my calves are a little wide. But these are nice and roomy. Even with jeans tucked in! Can’t say enough good things about these boots. I’m officially a Frye fan.
Dorado riding ... Great looking ... well made(one of the few Frye ... made in Spain instead of Brazil or other countries).This ... me a bit too tall in the shaft. I am 5'4" and the ... came up a little over the knee which I could have lived with had the calf not been so wide(I have thin calves).I was sorry to have to return them as they were exactly what I had been looking for.
Frye Dorado Riding ... I searched for gray boots for two years, and tried many on during this time. I always found myself coming back to look at the Dorado Riding boots. I could never justify purchasing them because of the price; I finally decided to try them. I was lucky and have several coupons and discounts that I could use that made the price more tolerable to the checkbook. I had to send the first pair back because they had a huge scuff on one. The first pair were a little snug in the foot bed, I was so disappointed because the boots are gorgeous in person. Piperlime was great, I returned the first pair and received the second pair (scuff free!) When I tried them on, the foot bed felt better. I finally had the chance to wear these boots, they are well worth the price. They are so comfortable, look classy and I have received several compliments on them already. This is my first Frye purchase, but they definitely live up to what I have heard about them!
Highly Recommended I purchased the brown Frye Dorando Riding boots over the holidays and they are very nice. I went with a half size up, which I would not recommend, because there is plenty of room in these boots. The color is great against the leather and you can wear them with a dress or a pair of jeans. I would highly recommend purchasing the Dorando!
Beautiful but run small I have probably 30 pairs of Frye boots (it's a bit of a fetish), and these definitely run the most narrow of any of my newer pairs. I nearly always wear my true size in Frye boots but I think I maybe should have ordered a half size up. In the meantime, I'll be squeezing my feet into the ... thicker socks in the hopes of loosening them up.
Gorgeous boots just SOO uncomfortable I loved these boots. I was stalking these boots for weeks, but being so expensive I never had the nerve to buy them. I finally decided, after weeks of looking at them online, that "I'm worth it" and bought them. I ended up ordering the black ones in a 9.5 and the dark brown ones in a 9. I am a true size 9, but after reading all the reviews I wasn't sure which would fit better. The black ones arrived first. The 9.5 was too long but because of that it fit the width of my foot. But with that being said they were still way too long and my heel slipped a lot because they were just too big. Also the black looked too much like a motorcycle ... going more for an equestrian look. I returned them and waited for the other pair. When the brown ones arrived I was so excited. The look was PERFECT. The style of this ... beautiful and just what I was looking for in a riding ... Unfortunately, the fit is wear it lacks. It is SO NARROW that it squeezed my foot so much it was throbbing. I thought I could stretch them out, but after DAYS of walking around the house it wasn't much better. They are just too expensive to hope that they stretch out, I had to return them. Even though I loved them and wanted them to work in the worst way, they had to go back. They were just too uncomfortable. I'll miss you Dorado boots.
This shoe is available in whole sizes only. For Narrow width, consider ordering a half size smaller. For Medium and Wide widths, consider ordering a half size larger.
