Customer Reviews Freebird Coal

Wow, I do not know what kind of issues other girls have, but I got these on right out of the box in about 12 seconds (it was harder to get the packing paper out of the toe area than it was to get the boot on)! I am typically either a 7½ or 8, I ordered the 8, and they are fine - lots of toe wiggle room for my square feet. I did spend some time relacing them because the laces were too sloppy on my 16" calves, but after that (which was quite an ordeal in itself) these boots fit and look awesome and there are no problems at all.

I have hesitated on several Freebird styles so far and they have sold out quickly, so I did not wait on the Coals even though they were on the pricier end. The cognac leather is very red, which is different from the photo in the Zappos listing, but this is what I was looking for so it was not a problem. They are a bit hard to get on because the back panel is suede, which tugs at your pants/socks, and as another reviewer said it's particularly hard to get your heel past the ankle point. The boots are pretty comfortable once they are on, considering that they are a bit on the dressy side, but the sole does slip on smooth surfaces so I may considering getting those reinforced. And you do need really skinny legs to lace them all the way up, but I got around this by unlacing the whole boot, unwrapping some excess from the ankle, and then relacing them. That worked like a charm! I have been wearing them constantly to loosen up the leather around the arch, but I am very happy with these and plan to wear them with skirts and jeans alike.

It took a few days to break these in, but the leather is high quality and pliable and now they are very comfortable. The heel is a good height - a little lift but not too girly. The detail in the back is very cool. Be aware that the red panel behind the lace does not go all the way to the top of the boot so the back of your calf or jeans will be exposed at the top like the cleavage at the top of a sexy corset.

Stunning boots! Beautiful leather! Not very distressed (like most of my other Freebirds), but just enough color variety for a clean, vintage look (I bought the black). Takes about 5 minutes to get them on because of the laces and unlined leather on upper shaft of boot. But it's well worth the effort. I am a very consistent 7-1/2. Ordered both 7 and 8. The 7 was extremely small and the 8 fit perfectly (like a 7-1/2 normally would on me). Due to the laces, the calf width can vary. But if you want the laces to reach at or near the top holes, skinny calves are a must (less than 12-1/2"), otherwise laces will fall short and could make the boots less desirable and a little sloppy.

Oh how I want to love them. They are different from all the other boots that I own but I am not sure, for the price, if they are worth the five minute workout that I get every time I try to put them on. They really are beautiful, but my high arches make it impossible to put on without breaking a sweat. However, I did find that they fit my 15" calfs nicely. I prefer them laced as pictured instead of all the way to the top.

I had to fully remove the laces to get these on. I have not worn them yet,just tried them on. They do fit over my 17 inch calves but no way can I wear with anything other than leggings,jeans will not tuck in. The plum is a nice color and not so purple that they can't be worn as a neutral color. I usually wear a size 8 in shoes but had to go to a 10 in these boots. They are still hard to get on because I have a very high arch and the zipper doesn't go down far enough to accommodate getting the foot in past the ankle of the boot. A deeper zipper would help.

This boot is one of a kind. I received them last night and of course had to try them on right away. As another reviewer mentioned, the leather smell is delightful. I have pretty slim calves (12.5") and it is very difficult to find boots that are not too wide. The shaft on these boots have a very small circumference and fit nicely around the calves without being saggy or sloppy looking; however, I cannot tie them all the way to the top without gaps between the laces which create a bit of calf chub to show through when no socks are worn. With no socks, I will leave the very tops unlaced. That might be my only complaint - I like the way the boots look in photos when the models tie them to the very top. They were not difficult to get on once I learned to stand up and put them on. Just loosen the laces a bit and gently wiggle your foot into the boot. The side zipper helps. The back "tongue" does tend to slide down when you put the boot on - I just gently pulled it back up. I typically wear a size 6 and ordered a 7 based on other reviews. I could have worn a 6 1/2, but there are no half sizes. I ordered the black and they are lovely and in my opinion, can be worn with casual skirts or a dressier pencil skirt. They do not fit property beneath my skinny jeans, but they may work with leggings. All in all a beautiful, very unique boot.

These boots are so special and amazing. I order a lot of boots and usually end up returning them but I've been looking at these for a few weeks now and despite the price tag I decided to pull the trigger. Best Decision Ever. I think these are the most amazing unique boots I've ever owned. I got the 'grey' color which is really more of a taupey brown but soft and muted to go with practically anything. AHHH best boots ever!

These boots will turn heads guaranteed! Although these boots have a heel, they are still comfortable to wear all day. The boot is slightly more difficult to get on and off with the laces tight around the heel, if you have a high arch but worth the effort. And with all leather, will stretch.

they are gorgeous but run 1 size small

These boots are gorgeous; BUT the laces are a nightmare. One of the boots arrived with the laces all bungle up. I must have spent 2 hours trying to make them right. Its complicated because the laces lay on top of the zipper, making the zipper difficult to access. I finally gave up & they are going back.

Beatiful, but runs a half size small.

Great boots, I get compliments every time I wear them

i love these boots. I'm a 7.5 and the 8 fits.

Update to earlier review. One of the laces broke the first time I wore my boots so I called and got new boots sent out. Easy peasy. Upon arrival, they are labeled plum leather but I see no purple in them at all, they just look brown. I will try them on and will keep them if all is well with them. The soles have a waxy finish to them which is very slick on hardwood floors. I had to scuff them on the concrete steps to keep from falling. I wore the first pair shopping and they still felt fine after a few hours on my feet, so I am hopeful these can be my signature pair of boots.I have 17 inch calves and these go over my calves fine but I could not tuck in jeans,only leggings, and the lace on the right boot is almost too short.

Gorgeous boot!! The color is amazing! The lace up back add subtle sexiness to this boot! It looks great with my skinnies and dresses! Worth the splurge!

Gorgeous. But I cannot get them on. I wrestled. and wrangled. and cursed the Heavens. Because these boots...the style, the quality, the feel... were meant to be a part of my life. But alas, I just could NOT figure out how to get them on my (slim, flexible) self! I ordered the next size larger, then the next size larger, then the NEXT size larger... nope. farewell to the most beautiful boots in the whole world. 'twas not meant to be.

Fantastic boot. Unique, comfortable, hip. LOVE them.....

LOVE these boots! I get compliments every time I wear them. Two things, first, there is no cushion at all, so the balls of my feet are a little sore at the end of the day. Second, sizing is off, I typically wear a 6.5 or 7, but had to buy an 8 in this one.

I first ordered these in navy because I liked the contrast between the boot color and the laces but when I received them it was not as pronounced as in the picture. I also ordered my normal size, a 9 and had completely unlaced them to get them on. I returned the navy for the cognac and ordered a 10 and these one slip right on by simply unzipping them.

I love these SO MUCH! Gorgeous leather and such a unique style, compliments all day long. Comfortable out of the box, I wore them all day. I imagine they'll just get better. I have athletic calves and the laces allow a perfect fit, yay!! A little struggle to get them on with a bare foot but with tights or leggings and a thin sock they slide right on.

These are great boots. However, if you have a high arch (like me) your regular size wouldn't fit. I couldn't get into 9 at all, but ordered a 10 and was very happy with it. Worn it in my Europe trip for 2 weeks almost every day. Amazing style and very comfortable!

These are pretty but they run a full size smaller.

Very beautiful boots. Hard to return, but they just aren't as comfortable as my other boots.

Love the boot but the Grey is more of a Taupe/Brown so I am returning it. Order 1/2 size up as it runs small.