Frye Carson Shortie SKU: #7543785
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View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)- Frye's timeless style is re-invented with a sleek urban twist in the immensely chic Carson Shortie.
- Leather upper showcases Frye's unparalleled workmanship.
- Subtle stitching creates Frye's classic lines that are as clean as they are stylish.
- Smooth leather lining and cushioned leather footbed for a supremely comfortable in-shoe feel.
- Leather stacked heel with a rubber lift for long-lasting durability.
- Heel Height: 1 3⁄4 in
- Shaft: 7 1⁄2 in
- Circumference: 12 in
- Weight: 14 oz
- Product measurements were taken using size 7. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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2 people found this review helpful
October 1, 2011
Mylena
from KY
Awesome boots! With the more rounded toe box, I was able to order these in my regular size 7. My left has a slight bunion and I have a slightly higher arch. The saddle color is a very nice "whiskey/cognac" color with white distressing. Great with jeans, skirts, etc. Very comfortable, classic styling without being too cowboy. The heel is a comfortable height. With boots, there should be some slippage in the heel for proper fit. Again, awesome boots!
Brands I'd also recommend: Old Gringo; Calleen Cordero; J Crew
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December 24, 2010
Lori
from San Francisco, CA
I am really happy the other boots I ordered did not work out and I found these instead, they are beautiful. The dark chocolate brown is very rich looking that I don't mind wearing them with my black jeans. The quality is excellent so I know I will have these for years to come. They fit like a glove but I will need to add an arch support insert like I do on most all of my shoes. Zappos makes shopping so easy and a great experience as usual.
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February 6, 2012
Anonymous
Zappos.com is a great way to shop on-line. The buying process is seamless and when customer service is needed they are more than knowledgeable and very friendly and professional. My returns were processed efficiently and without problems.
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January 13, 2012
Natasha
from NY, NY
Great shoes! Love everything about them, they are very comfortable.
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January 9, 2012
Fred S
from LA
Great service and fast service. In case the item did not fit, the paperwork was ready to drop it in the mail. Products I have purchased from Zappos have been of superior quality.
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About Frye
Frye's current Harness Boots are rooted in tradition and continue to draw influence from the Cavalry. Today the classic Harness Boot holds a place in American culture. The Frye Harness Boot has been pictured in fashion spreads internationally. In 1938, on a trip to Washington, D.C., John A. Frye's grandson and namesake met a U.S. Navy Admiral who confided that he had trouble finding the Wellington boots he liked so much. As a favor, John agreed to make him a pair. Frye continued to fill requests for these boots through the Second World War. During World War II, Frye supplied thousands of servicemen with Frye Wellington boots, known as Jet Boots, by mail order.
In the 1960's, Frye reintroduced the Campus Boot, from its 1860 original, featuring a bulky toe and chunky heel that came to epitomize the attitude and the style of the 60's and 70's. There was nothing like these "new" Frye Boots on the market, and consumers began to demand "Original Fryes." When searching for items to represent the America of the 60's, the Smithsonian Institute chose a pair of Frye Boots.
The quality of all Frye shoes is timeless. For almost 150 years, Frye leather products have continued to be benchcrafted from the finest full grain leather uppers. It takes over 190 steps to make one pair of Frye boots. Frye remains dedicated to the commitment of craftsmanship for which Frye boots and Frye shoes have been known for more than 100 years.
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December 28, 2011
Lisa
from Lawrence, Kansas
These are my dream boots! I got the distressed black color and they are my new go-to item. They were comfortable from the first wear. I am in-between sizes and sized down and it was perfect. I know I will have these boots for years to come. Very worth the investment!
Brands I'd also recommend: Fossil
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December 21, 2011
E.K.
from Seal Beach, CA
I love this boot! I usually buy a half size larger so I can wear thicker socks, but this boot is perfect in my normal size 9.5 (tried the 10 and slipped off my heel when I walked). I also really like the treatment of the leather too.
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November 22, 2011
Anonymous
I usually wear an 8 and had to send this boot back for a 7 so I think it runs a size bigger than average. I have a narrowish heel and it fit perfectly. The toe box has plenty of room. The ankle leather is soft and comfortable. The leather soles on these Frye boots make them great country dance shoes. Spin, spin, spin. I really like these boots.
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November 22, 2011
Ann B
from Winston-Salem, NC
I'm wearing these now! I love the color and the fit. They have a little urban Western flair, but don't really look like cowboy boots either. I would definitely recommend going a 1/2 size down since, as with most Frye boots, these do tend to slip when you walk. However, the fit is rather narrow so if you have a wider foot, these may not be the boots for you.
Brands I'd also recommend: Timberland
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November 20, 2011
Anonymous
from Bouler, CO
These boots are the black ankle boots that I have been dreaming of. The fit is excellent, they are quite comfortable, and pull on and off easily. (I wear both 8.5 and 9, depending upon the make; in Frye's I am a 8.5.) They are a bit distressed, so not dressy, but work well with casual pants, leggings, jeans (skinny and boot cut) and long skirts. I choose Frye because I know they are high quality and will last for years.
Brands I'd also recommend: Frye
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November 19, 2011
Sheila M
from New York
I love my Carson Shorties. I usually wear a size 7, but I took a 6 1/2 in these. There was no need to break them in. They were great from the first time that I wore them. I highly recommend these boots from Frye. They are more than I usually would spend, but I know that I will enjoy them for many years to come!
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November 16, 2011
Anonymous
from Ohio
These boots are absolutely amazing! They look exactly like the picture, they are comfortable (comfortable enough that I can wear them all day), and they are beautiful! I wear them with skinny jeans (the tops are a little wide, but that's OK with me) or with wide leg jeans. They have been my favorite boots this fall! And as always, Zappos was amazing about quick shipping and their return policy is wonderful, but with these, there should be no return necessary!
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November 4, 2011
Vicky I
I love these boots. The price was more than I wanted to pay, but as soon as I slipped them on, it was love at first fit! They do have to be worn a few times to soften them up, but I could not be happier with this perfect boot for Jeans.
Brands I'd also recommend: Clarks
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October 26, 2011
Anonymous
from Los Angeles
I love this boot. I just bought it in Lavender! The fit is true to size. I'm a 9, and a nine fits perfectly. I can easily wear socks with it. The style is not too cowboy and adds a fun edge to an outfit. The rounded toe is kinder to feet than my Billy Short; those required a little breaking in, but the Carson Shortie is good to go right out of the box. I like to wear them with my boot cut jeans, but my slim jeans can easily be tucked in. It's super cute! Buy it!
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October 19, 2011
Vicky S
from American living Abroad
I was looking for a tough little boot to wear with jeans. I hesitated to buy these because the price was more than I wanted to pay. However, after wearing them just one day I already love them. They are well made and perfect for the rugged gravel and sand I walk through daily.
Brands I'd also recommend: Clarks, Reiker
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October 13, 2011
Heidi M
from Seattle
Definitely order a half size smaller. I tried my normal size with an insert, but it was still too sloppy feeling around the ankle, so I am returning it. This grey is really more of a taupe with a hint of grey. Carsons are great. I already have two pairs. Nice soft leather. I like the full length look better than shortie, but that's just me (so 4 stars there).
Brands I'd also recommend: Born, Joseph Seibel, El Naturalista
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October 8, 2011
Mariann B
from Athens, GA
I love these boots. No flaws. I would have liked a little more arch support, but they are still comfortable enough to walk long distances in them. They fit true to my size, 7, with thicker socks. The heel slips on smooth surfaces when still new. Worth the money. Highly recommend.
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September 7, 2011
Cortney
from Florida
After reading the other reviews, I ordered a half size smaller. They were right, the shoe runs a little big and the half size smaller was just perfect. I love these boots. I wear them w/ jeans, dresses, everything. I also love Zappos. I have returned some things and never a hassle. I will always buy from them.
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