Customer Reviews Frye Maxine Campus

I found the sizing on these to be true--perhaps a tad roomy but not nearly enough to consider sizing down. I'm a 7.5 and they fit fine. A simple insert would be enough to snug them up. They are very very easy to get into. Yes, the heel is wide but the length is correct and the heel slip reduces once the boot sole conforms to your foot. The main negative I found was that the shaft is very stiff but another review mentioned that it did soften up w/ some saddle soap. The gaucho brown turned out to be an oiled smooth leather and very nice. They appear to be exceptionally well made, even according to Frye standards. Some reviewers have disliked how plain they are, but I prefer to consider them classic low-heel boots that will be wearable for years to come.

Love these boots! I had been looking for the "perfect" boot and finally found them with the Frye Maxine Campus! A little bit cowboy (which I think is fun) and the rounded toe makes them wearable with everything! The leather is amazing...I know that I will have these boots for many years to come. This is not a pair of boots that you wear for one season - I plan on having these in my closet for many years to come because they are so versatile and well made. My foot is narrow and I did not have a problem with fit. I would recommend maybe a half size down if you are usually between sizes.

I love these boots! They are exactly as pictured, or better! I wear them with everything. The leather is wonderful.

I love these boots! Not only are they the exact look I wanted, they are really comfortable.

This is a great boot for petite women. Doesn't go up too high. It's a great classic riding boot.

Beautiful boot, run very true to size. Look great and are very comfortable. I know I will enjoy these boots for years to come. Also, ordered them with regular shipping, was upgraded for free without asking to be to overnight shipping and had the boots the next day at no extra cost to me. Doesn’t get any better than shopping for quality items at Zappos! Thank you from a loyal customer.

I love these boots. They are a great basic boot to add to any wardrobe. They can be dressed up or down and work with almost any casual outfit. To comment about Frye shoes, they are the greatest. I have a floating arch on my left foot and have to be careful about the shoes I wear. I finally tried Frye because these were the only shoe my father wore due to the same problem. Thank god they make for ladies as well. I have found them to be the most comfortable shoes I own. Your company is great about getting them to you quickly and I appreciate that as well. They get a five star rating.

Stiff, uncomfortable, too loose in the heel. I feel that these boots are made of an inferior grade of hide. I ordered them in two colors, gaucho and dark brown, and the one was stiffer than the other. The gaucho felt like cardboard against my legs; the dark brown felt like sheet metal. Now I understand that Frye leather boots need to be broken in, but I've seen the same boots in stores in New York City, and the hide was considerably softer. (They just don't stock them in my large size, women's 11, which is why I ordered from Zappos.) Finally, as several other reviewers have mentioned, they are ridiculously wide in the heel. These boots just didn't feel that well made overall, and I couldn't imagine they'd ever be comfortable. So my search for a sturdy yet attractive leather boot continues.

Amazing!! I love these boots so much! They were a little stiff when I first got them so I used saddle soap to soften them (saddle soap doesn't darken the color like mink oil does) and I haven't taken them off since I opened the box 3 weeks ago (it’s 85 degrees today and they look perfect with my sundress). I was worried that I would need to get them stretched to fit my muscular calves but they are just perfect and I can fit my jeans in no problem. Also true to size and fit my wide feet perfectly. Less than 2-day shipping on standard because Zappos rocks!

Love My New Frye's - Zappos does a great job of getting your order to you quickly, I did, however, get lost in the UPS system, but not Zappos fault! I was a little frustrated that my color options were limited by the size not being available. Normally I vary between a 6.5 and 7, but ordered a size 6.5 as that was the only size available in the Cognac Antic at the time. I would have ordered the 7 just to be certain they would fit with socks, but the 6.5 fits fine. I have a wide foot, so I was leery, but it turned out fine. They look great with jeans or skirts, dressy or casual...Best purchase I’ve made in a LONG time.

Great boots! I ordered these boots in a 7 and they are a solid 1/2 size too large. I am waiting for the 6 1/2 to arrive. Frye is the best boot maker in the USA. These boots are very classic, but also very trendy right now... cute with shorts, a skirt, in the summer or the winter. You cannot go wrong with these!!!

Worth the splurge - I'm originally from Austin, TX and am not a stranger to spending a lot of money on boots and I am also very, VERY picky about my boots. I wear an 8-8.5 in most shoes (Puma, Steve Madden, MIA), so I originally ordered these in an 8.5. My feet sloshed around horribly in them. So, I returned them for a full size smaller (7.5). I wear a slightly thicker sock (thin hiking-type sock, as opposed to a cotton sports sock) and it fits like a dream. The toe box is snug, without being tight, and there is a slight amount of heel-slip that SHOULD go away once the sole breaks in and the heel can mold to my foot. These look great in or out of jeans or with a skirt. And I know with the quality of the leather uppers and craftsmanship of the sole, these will last a long, long time.

Best boots! These are my favorite boots I own. I wear them all the time; casually with skinny jeans or dressed-up with skirts and dresses. They are very well made and I think may last forever. I would order a half size up as they run a bit small and are very narrow. They rub a little until you break them in, but they look even better the more they are worn. A very good investment.

Love the splurge - I wasn't sure I was ready for such an investment in shoes, but friends recommended Frye and I knew I loved using Zappos, so I went for it. I am glad I did. The boots are really comfortable, cute, and look great inside or outside jeans. I get many compliments each time I wear them.

My new favorite boot! I waited and waited to get a pair of Fryes and finally broke down - I originally ordered the Campus 14L in a 6, but it was too big, so I wanted to try a 5.5 - no 5.5 in the Campus, so based on reviews I tried the Maxine Campus - LOVE THEM. It looks fantastic with bootcut pants, with tucked in jeans, with skirts, dresses - I could probably even pull them off with some funky shorts. And they're super comfy - I'm normally a 5.5/6 - very glad I got the 5.5 - it fits like a glove with decent socks. If I wanted to wear really thin socks/tights only in them, I'd probably need a 5. I've also got a narrower foot - fits perfectly from that angle as well. Oh - also - my calves are pretty small - maybe 13 inches or not quite? - so the circumferences of the Maxine is perfect - not so roomy that they're flappy-slappy when I walk, but roomy enough to get my skinny jeans tucked in easily. I hope they last forever! Seriously, when I wear them I feel so put together, it's unreal. Yay Frye! I still want a pair of regular Campus boots though - maybe the 12R.

Great Boot!! I loved this boot the minute I received it! It fits perfectly, ordered my usual size. Looks great with jeans. Was shipped quickly...received within 14 hours after ordering. Great service Zappos! This is a must have boot!

They are the perfect boots - OMG I just got them a day earlier than expected (and less than 24 hours after I ordered them - Thanks Zappos!). And I LOVE them. I've been searching for the "perfect" boot for awhile - low heel (I'm tall), casual but can be dressed up, weather-resistant, cute, etc. I tried a couple of other brands, styles and they didn't cut it. Bit the bullet for these and couldn't be happier. I got the olive color, and they are perfect for work, play, travel, etc. I work in a very casual environment, but want to dress up a little, so these are great. They come up about 2/3 of my calf, which I thought would be unflattering but actually still look cute. The ankles bunch a little b/c I think my calves are wide, but makes them cuter still! Heel is a little slippery, but I will get used to that. Toes are a bit pointy, too, for that dressier look... They're awesome.

Work of art! These are some wonderful boots! The leather is pristine and I know it will get even more beautiful as it wears. Fit is exactly to size. Zappos delivery and service was as stellar as usual. Love em!

Excellent quality- be patient while breaking them in and they will mold to your feet perfectly. Do not buy a size larger as the sizing is slightly snug for a reason. I put a chain around the ankles to break up the simplicity.