Frye Engineer 15R SKU: #7297893

Jeanne

from Crawfordsville, IN

Woohooooooooo! These are wonderful! I worked up a sweat getting these on the first time (they were snug across the top of the foot) and thought "these'll never work", but after just an hour or so of wearing them around the house, they had loosened up considerably. Comfortable, cool looking. I had gotten the "Veronica slouch", but sent them back and got these instead. For my feet, these were much more comfortable. I'm a hairstylist & on my feet 10 hours a day 3 times a week, and these are comfortable the whole day through! Zappos customer service was wonderful, as always!

Brands I'd also recommend: Frye belted harness boot

Anonymous

from Richmond, VA

Awesome boots! I've been eyeing the Frye engineer style boots for a couple of years and finally decided to splurge - luckily for me, I caught these on sale. I wore them the first day I got them and they're surprisingly comfortable right out of the box. I normally wear a 7 1/2, but ordered a 7 and, although they're a bit difficult to get on, they fit perfectly. Now I have to save up for the gaucho color!

Brands I'd also recommend: Frye, Born

Anonymous

from Seattle

Love these boots - These boots are hard to get on and off, but they feel really comfortable and look great. Nice and roomy for people with fuller legs.

Anonymous

from Blacksburg, VA

Finally, something American... I ended up buying these boots partially on looks and partially because they're made in the USA (upstate New York). These boots look narrower than most pictures show them and the heels look slightly lower, but they're still right, comfortable after a short break-in. These boots felt a little bit smaller than I thought they'd be, but I remedied that problem by wearing thinner socks. As others have noted, this boot is somewhat difficult to pull on and off, but that's to be expected of ANY engineer boot, especially one that has any sort of contour to it. The tops of these boots do rub a little bit on the calves, but that comes with the territory of having boots with large shafts. When wearing these with tucked-in pants, that'd be a moot point, but with skirts and pants not tucked in, it's a little annoying at first. After a few days, it's barely noticeable. The only major gripe I have is that, unlike Chippewa, they didn't make these boots with steel caps.

Brands I'd also recommend: Dansko Professionals (made in Denmark), Crocs (made in Canada), Keens and Dr. Martens (both made in China, unfortunately)

Anonymous

from Rhode Island

Super-comfy after break-in period. These boots have been wonderful for me. I have other Frye styles -- Campus and Villager -- but the Engineer is definitely the most comfortable. I tried my true size and a half-size smaller, and after wearing both for a few days, ultimately decided to go with my true size. There was a break-in period of a few days... the biggest issue for me was the contour of the shaft -- specifically the way the back of the boot rubbed against my Achilles. But after breaking them in, these are now just as comfortable as my Birkenstocks and my Danskos. They were slightly difficult to take off at first, but now that they've loosened up, they slip right off my foot. These boots are going to look great when they're all worn and beat-up. I love the way they look with dresses and skirts. The contrast of feminine and masculine is super-cool. I definitely recommend this boot.

Brands I'd also recommend: Frye Campus Boot

Anonymous

from Minneapolis

Comfortable boot for a high arch... This boot is very comfortable and offers a great deal of support, especially nice if you have a high arch! I would suggest buying a half size up from your true size. I was very please with the fit by going up a half size, it "fit like a glove."

Brands I'd also recommend: danskos and earth shoes

Barb

from Scottsdale, Arizona

Eureka!! I love these boots. I have been going crazy trying to find boots that work for me. I finally gave up on designer boots and opted for old faithful. I am happy I did. These boots go on easy, are super comfortable, are "Made in the USA" and work with my orthotics. The quality is amazing. I ordered both colors and have ordered the 8" from Frye's direct since Zappos doesn't carry them. My feet may look boring this season, but I will be smiling in comfort in boots that will last and look good forever. And thanks to Zappos for their usual fantastic service.

Brands I'd also recommend: Taryn Rose, Old Gringo, Frye, Drew, Easy Spirit

Anonymous

from Seattle, Washington

Super cute boot! I love the styling of the boot but I have a really high arch and am having trouble breaking them in. The left foot is really comfortable but the right still isn't comfy yet. The heel is solid and pretty thick so you have to be looking for a more rugged boot. Definitely not your girly-girl boot. The color is a nice neutral brown, not too red, not too chocolate.

Brands I'd also recommend: Try the Veronica Slouch by Frye

Anonymous

from Portland, Oregon

Love these boots! I wear 7-1/2 & had to bump up to an 8. It took me 2 wearings to break them in - but now they are super comfy and I can wear them all day. Pleasantly surprised on the arch support. They are tall & they hug the calf (love that part) but if you have overly muscular calves you may have some trouble slipping into these. Yep - love these boots!

Brands I'd also recommend: Fryes - Harness, Chucks, Fluevog, Dansko

Anonymous

from Anchorage, Alaska

Cute tough boots but be prepared... I have been longing forever for these boots to get that "Sundance look" (long skirts with cool beat-up boots). Had to send the first pair back and order a 1/2 size up from my true size because I couldn't even get my feet into them. Second pair has been a slow break-in process. They look fantastic and are comfortable once on, but getting them on and off is embarrassingly hard for me! I have small wide feet, and getting my foot through the contours of the boot is painful, especially for the bridge of my foot. I have to stomp around, even with a thin sock. They are loosening up, though... Gaucho is a perfect deep brown, not reddish, and will look better with age. The leather is quite stiff, not soft, and chafes a bit. I'm keeping them because they look great and will last forever, once broken in, but just be warned: these are some serious boots. Zappos was awesome as always - fast free shipping and exchange can't be beat!

Brands I'd also recommend: Clarks, Merrells, Uggs, Dansko

Anonymous

from Detroit, Michigan

I love the boots - This purchase was well worth the money. Extremely comfortable, even on the first day wearing them and I like that they are made right here in the USA.

Anonymous

from Augusta, GA

Frye Engineer 15R Boot - Frye has amazing boots and shoes - they last forever and are so unique. The full leather shoe takes awhile to break in, but it’s well worth it. Zappos is THE BEST online shoe store EVER. Wonderful and quick service...

Brands I'd also recommend: Earth shoes

Ashley

from United States

Stylish and Tough - When I first opened my Engineers, I was very pleased with the look. I love the color. Gaucho is a dark, warm brown, but with no hint of red tones, and the leather has a matte finish rather than a shiny polished look. The leather is already wearing beautifully. I was a bit worried at first when I could not get the shaft over my calf near the top, despite loosening the strap. However, I wore them for a few hours around the house with some stockings and they loosened up quickly just like others, and I can now tighten the calf strap. I disagree with comments from other reviewers about these running a half size small. I wear a women's 7, and ordered a 7 1/2 originally to compensate. I had to send those back because they were much too roomy. The 7's I have now fit well even with thick socks. If you are torn between two styles, go with the Engineer. They are more comfortable, and the stiffer leather, in my opinion, looks better. I've had tons of compliments on this boot, though, and you can't go wrong with Frye. I can tell these will last a long time and I'll never tire of them. It may be worth it to pick up a black pair one day.

Brands I'd also recommend: Fluevog, Palladium

Melissa B

from california

Love them!!!! I love my new boots. They are very comfortable and cute. Just what I was looking for the winter.

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Anonymous

from Chicago

The Best - Buy them! I'm in love with these boots. Much nicer than the Veronica slouch style. Bought them in the gaucho color and they go with everything. Bought my regular size 9 and they fit fine. Had to give a bit of a push to get my foot in, but not at all a hassle, and expected with a boot like this. Go for the taller rather than the shorter style! You won't regret the choice.

Anonymous

from Savannah, GA

Love the Frye Engineer boots. The first pair I ordered we went up a half size but this was still too small. The second pair was a full size up and they were fine. My sweety loves the way they look and feel. Thanks much!

Anonymous

from New York

Really Cool Boots - I just got these boots today, and I love them. I am a solid size 11, but I bought a size 10 and am very happy with the size. They were tough to get on the first time (but nothing major - it took maybe 2-3 minutes of pushing), but subsequent tries have proved easier and easier and they now slip right on. Once in the boots, my feet are really comfortable--there's room to wiggle my toes, and my heel slips a little (which I hear it is supposed to do). I have pretty large calf muscles, but these boots fit perfectly over my calves. These are my first Frye boots, and I was torn between these and the Campus style, but I'm glad I went with these. The buckles and rugged look make for a really cool style, and the color (I got gaucho) is perfect for everyday wear.