Customer Reviews Frye Harness 12R

Great and Beautiful Boots - I love the look of these boots. I have wanted a pair like this since I was a kid and all the cool hippy chicks had them. I have narrow feet and skinny legs. Usually I can make boots work with insoles and heavy socks. The front part of the boot was fine. Very comfortable insole that feels like it will mold to your foot. My problem began in the heel and went the rest of the way up the boot. There was nothing I could do to fill up the empty space. I could probably get both my skinny legs in one boot. It broke my heart to return these. The olive color was so unique and I really loved them. I guess I will have to stick to boots that lace up or at least have zippers.

Love this boot - I had to return for the 9 1/2. Can't wait till they get here. They look great with jeans!

I really am happy with the olive 12' Fryes I ordered. They fit well (one blister the first time I wore them, but nothing after) and are very well constructed. They are the perfect boots for that funky hick look, with denim mini and velvet blazer or fishnets and a black pleated skirt, they also are great for just kicking on with jeans for a very casual look!

Great Out of the Box - These boots wear like your favorite worn leather jacket right out of the box. My husband said he had Fryes in college and they were the best boots he has ever owned. I'm already in agreement after having worn them one day. Zappos, you're the best!

Great Boots - Absolutely fabulous boots! Classic, that will be in style and last for years!!

Kickin' boot - Love this boot. I have a wide foot with a high arch/instep and have difficulty at times fitting in boots. I bought this and the similar Harley Davidson boot in a shorter upper. I found this a tad more comfy and a bit more feminine. These feel broken in to my foot already. The longer top also makes it more versitile. Will see how well they do in the cold snowy days to come. Of course if it is real snowy, the snow boots come on!

Careful of a high instep! I am in l-o-v-e with these boots. Want to let you know, however, that if you have a high instep, beware! I've worn them continually for 2 weeks to try and get them to be easier to get on! (They're finally starting to submit, but believe me! they're a workout at first!) This is a normal problem with boots for persons with a high instep.

I received these boots for Christmas, and was afraid my orthotics wouldn't fit. They do with a little work. The more I wear them the more they accommodate. These boots look great. I will probably wear them in Summer too. Especially on my Husband's motorcycle.

Great transitional boots - Great look! I was looking for the perfect boot, and have found it! 'Didn't want any zippers or buckles. 'Wanted to be able to wear jeans or a skirt with them. I can dress them up or down. Great with jeans (make me look taller and thinner). 'Have also worn them out with a sleeveless dress and pearls and look dressy but edgy. The heel height is perfect for all-day-long walking or standing. The way the heel is undercut makes them look less clunky than the Frye "Campus Boots". (I had a pair in 1978 and saw my sister-in-law with brand new ones on recently from Zappos. -That made me consider looking at Fryes again.) The rubber sole was a selling-point, too. -Not at all slippery, nor does it mark my hardwood floors. Overall, I'm very happy. -And happy with Zappos 110% price protection policy and service. Oh, regarding fit, they seemed a tiny bit snug across the metatarsals, but are breaking-in nicely.

Gotta love Fryes! I love this boot! It is not a feminine boot but it looks great with jeans or long skirts and you can feel very feminine wearing it (although with just a touch of attitude!). I wear these (and my Frye Campus boots) all over campus and they're comfortable during all day walking. Get yourself a pair!

Great boot - The boots look and fit better than I expected. I spend a lot of time outside with my children and these boots are durable but look great. Also, I received my order much sooner than expected, which was a nice surprise. Thanks.

My Sole Mates! I'm a ridiculous shoe fiend, obsessed with shoes, own great numbers of shoes, can't fit them all into my bedroom. So, given all the choices available to me daily, it's really quite special when a shoe makes it to heavy rotation, and the Frye Women's Harness made it there on the first day! Exceptionally comfy, requires a wee bit of breaking in if your foot tends to be wider, looks amazing with everything from denim, to tweed to girly skirts. This boot was made for minis! I get tons of compliments every time I wear them.

Too good to be true! This is a case of love at first sight. I thought for sure that my high instep would have prevented me from getting my feet in them, but alas, they fit like a dream. The insole is extremely cushy and comfortable. The rubber sole is flexible. Made in the USA. There almost couldn't be a better boot, but I, too, wish the heel were taller. But that's no big deal. Frye's Harness boot is great.

Too flat. I ordered these thinking they were a bit more feminine looking than they are. I would prefer that they have a slightly taller heel, maybe another inch. Frye's are great boots but perhaps a bit too authentic for me.

Wonderfully Tough Boots! Getting these boots was a dream come true. I had lusted after these boots for the longest time after I saw them in an issue of Allure. I was finally able to buy them, and I absolutely LOVE them. They are tough-looking without being clunky or manly. They look like you could tiptoe around and then kick somebody's butt. They are comfortable and warm and have accomplished the impossible... They make me look forward to colder weather so that I can start wearing them again! The best part is that the more you wear them, the better they look. So buy them and wear the heck out of them. You'll love them.

Definitely a classic. These are stylish, rough, and sexy all at the same time. I tend to wear more feminine styles, but I love to pair my tough-girl Fryes with frilly skirts. I like the contrast. People don't know what to think. Frye's are the best. I still have a pair from college ten years ago.

I always order 1/2 size smaller in Frye's like most everyone else & so far that has worked for me with this style & others. I really wanted the Dark Brown Crazy Horse, but the first pair I ordered were noticeably mismatched. I'd expect some variation, but these were different enough to return them reluctantly. However, the color matched the online picture very well. The next 2 pair I ordered didn't look at all like the same color as the first pair - they were darker & duller, a different color altogether, looked more like the Tan than the Dark Brown. Really didn't like them, so back they went, too. Another reviewer also noted the wide variations in this color. I've ordered the Smoke & Chocolate vintage and hopefully one of those will work. The only other comment I'd make is that I wish the shaft was a little narrower for us gals with slim calves - there's quite a gap at the top - which accounts for the 4 stars. Love the style & leather, so hoping I can find a pair that works. Love Zappos too!

I've wanted these boots for years. I usually wear either a 7.5 or 8 depending on the shoe. I originally ordered these in an 8 and they were way too big so I reordered a 7.5. They were still a bit too big but what really bothered me was the fit around the calf. I do have pretty skinny calves but these boots looked like galoshes on me, not the look I wanted. I decided to go to a local shoe store that specializes in boots thinking I'd try the 7. They had a pair of Durango Harness boots in a 7 on sale that fit perfectly and were much smaller around the calf. They look almost identical to the Frye's and seem to be of good quality at a much cheaper price. If you've tried Frye's and found the calf too big around, give the Durango's a try.

Love them. However, mine were a bit off on the color and not as comfortable as they should have been. I returned. I think one day I'll get a black pair because these are definitely something I want to own. However, currently, I want a pair of Frye that I'll get the most usage out of. These are not them for me.

Big Heel! Beautiful, well made boot. When I put them on, everything fit except the heel was way too big and slid around when I walked. I worried about the rest of the boot being too tight if I ordered a half size down. Going to try the Harley version from Zappos.com to see if the fit is better.

Frye Boot Fit & Feel - The boots look wonderful and are made quite well. On the negative side, they are very heavy and after awhile, your legs get tired of walking in them. They are very snug around your foot so not good if you have wide feet or want to wear thick socks.

I got these in the taupe suede and they are absolutely gorgeous. They will match everything and can be worn in all seasons. I ordered my usual size 6 and they fit fine; there is a bit of heel slippage but that is normal for a good boot. So why three stars? I put the left boot on and it fit like a dream, almost slipper-like. I am not exaggerating and I am very picky about comfort! But then the right boot was very tight in width. I looked at the soles and it is visibly 1/8" narrower! What gives, Frye? So I ordered a replacement which was so easy thanks to Zappos' unheard of exchange policy (no need to pay up front for the second pair, you just need to make your return within 14 days). So guess what, same thing! Now they are out of stock in my size, so frustrating! If you can get consistent sizing with these boots I am envious because these have the potential to be the perfect boots in terms of style and comfort. I am not sure about the leather styles but the suede will require no break in period.