Frye Engineer 8R SKU: #7650549

Ellen B

from Del Mar, CAlifornia

I have several Frye boots, but these are the most comfortable I have ever owned! There is cushioning in the forefoot, and the heel is just right. The distressed leather not only looks great, but it is soft and comfortable. I can wear these all day!

Terry

from Milwaukee, WI

I didn't like these boots at first glance because the black bottoms seemed like too big of a contrast with the light brown leather. I also found them very hard to get on my feet (and my feet are sort of narrow). I put them in the box and decided to try again the next day. When I tried them on again, a friend stopped by and suggested I give them another chance. Turns out, I actually could get them on; and, they also happened to match perfectly with the black and tan outfit I was wearing at the time. So, I kept them on that day and I've been wearing them ever since. I like how the buckle at the top side is adjustable so I can make them less baggy around the ankles. I am a huge cowboy boot fan and I am enjoying this new style for me this fall.

Brands I'd also recommend: Lucchese is still my handsdown favorite

L. H

from Cedar Falls, IA

Burnt red distressed leather, comfortable and made in the U.S.A. These are the perfect boots. At first, I thought the price was rather high, but once I saw the quality and put them on my feet it was obvious these boots will last a very long time. Quality costs, and I'm OK with that.

Brands I'd also recommend: Born, Keen, Double H

L. H

from Cedar Falls, IA

Burnt red distressed leather, comfortable and made in the U.S.A. These are the perfect boots. At first, I thought the price was rather high, but once I saw the quality and put them on my feet it was obvious these boots will last a very long time. Quality costs, and I'm OK with that.

Brands I'd also recommend: Born, Keen, Double H

Anonymous

from Northern Virginia

First off - Love this boot! Got this in Sand, nice light tan coloring. Took me a few tries to get the right fit. I usually fit in a 8.5 or 9 in most cases except the occasional 8. First ordered the 8.5 took a lot of work get on, where the 9 still took some work but not as much. Thought it was the better choice to go with the 9. Now that I have had them on outside several times very happy with my choice. Look great, feel good, and the leather smells so nice. Already started to save up for the next pair I want to buy. Want to try out the Engineer 12 R W in black or maybe gaucho.

Shayna K

from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I know this might sound silly, but I just don't know how I've lived for so long without these boots. My sister has had hers for 3+ years and the only thing she's had to do is replace the heels. I tend to be a shoe destroyer and these boots are standing up to my abuse admirably. They are very comfortable, great for biking in, and though they may be a bit heavy for some wearers I don't mind the weight at all. My only complaint is that they don't make a 10 , which is often my size. I'm a 10 in comfort shoes like Born or Clarks, so I tried a 10 in these, but it was just too small. I had to size up to the 11. Which is fine, because they'll fit sheepskin inserts for the winter. Overall, love love love these boots.

Jean D

from Minneapolis, Minnesota

I have had my pair of Gaucho 8R Frye's for about six years now and they are my absolute favorite and preferred footwear. I love the style and attitude these boots give me. I feel tough in these boots. When I first got them the area under the strap felt too tight but loosened after the leather stretched a bit. I had them reheeled once and was pained to be without them while they were in the shop. I preferred to have a bit more arch support than they had and put 3/4 insoles in them. Recently the lower buckle snapped in half and the stitching on the sole was becoming exposed so I knew their time was limited. They also got so beat up because they got so much wear due to my preference to wear them over all my other shoes. Today I got a pair of Smoke 12R and am hoping they do as well as the Gaucho 8R did for me all these years. I love these boots!

Anonymous

from Chicago, IL

I am disappointed. I love the look, love the brand, love the materials. But it still looked like I was wearing my husband's boots, or a little boy is wearing his daddy's grown-up boots. They did not look right with regular jeans, or skinny jeans, or a dress. And I usually like the rugged tough look; I am not a girly-girl. Also, the feet move a lot when walking; I could only imagine the blisters to come if I kept them. Unless you have very wide feet, then these may be just what you are looking for. Oh, I really wanted them to work for me.

Anonymous

from St. Paul, Minnesota

Very cute and well made. As a mostly 9.5-10 I tried sizing up based on reviews but found the 10 a little to sloppy, especially in the right foot. Will try again down half a size.

Anonymous

from Dallas, TX

I absolutely love this boot! I was looking for a casual boot but also one that wouldn't make my feet sore. I'm on my feet a lot for work and I'm used to wearing supportive and comfortable shoes. These are so comfortable, when I get home I don't change into athletic shoes to walk to dog, these are that supportive & comfortable that I wear them to walk to the dog 1-2 miles. My left foot is a bit wider and I wore these about 4-6 hours to break them in (got a tiny blister) but it was worth it because they fit perfectly now! They are also very stylish, I get lots of compliments and they are constructed very well. I have no doubt I will have these for 10+yrs. Hard to find a good leather boot that isn't lined and this was very much worth the price!

Lynn

from Wall, neppNew Jersey

The Frye Engineer boots are the coolest boots ever, and they break in really fast and are super comfortable!

Anonymous

from NY,NY

Love this boot but the size was strange. I am a true 7 1/2 but could not get these boots on past my heel. Had to return them and order a half size up.

Brands I'd also recommend: Dr. Martens,RSVP,

Kim M

from Raleigh, NC

I love these boots! They are very well made. The leather is substantial yet supple. They took no time at all to break in. I love the style, and prefer the 8" height of these boots to the similar 12" style. This particular style and color combination was hard to find in bricks-and-mortar stores near me, so I ordered online and have been completely happy with them.

Anonymous

from Villa Hills, Kentucky

My Frye Engineers are so ugly...they're cute. I love them. I am very petite, so they look rough and rugged on me and are the perfect antidote to tiny and sweet. I am normally a 7 in shoes but find these fit me best in a 7.5. I slip them on with my skinny jeans and am ready to take on the world.

Anonymous

from San Francisco Bayarea

Love them. I've bought 2 pairs of Frye boots within 7 days. My first pair (12R/Black) I purchased at a retail store to get sizing right. Glad I did, to avoid sizing issues for my second pair (8R/Sand). I think I prefer the 12R than 8R. Salivating for for my 3rd pair in the color Gaucho. Quality & craftsmanship is excellent!

Anonymous

I love the color, but ordered a half size larger than normal. I think they are supposed to slip a wee bit in the heel, but not this much! Will return and try another size at some point.

Brands I'd also recommend: Born, Keen

Anonymous

from San Francisco Bayarea

Frye are great boots. They are well made and stylish. I would order a 1/2 size up for wide feet, narrower feet should order their true size or 1/2 size smaller. I have this color Sand, and I've been strategically waiting to rock these puppies for the summer. It's an unexpected color to give you that firm statement of understated style & moxie. Look out.

Johanna S

from Minneapolis, MN

Due to being a plus-size gal with wide feet, I thought I could never rock a pair of Frye's - such great boots, but the talls ones had such a small circumference. Not with the Engineer! Yes, they were snug at first (I usually wear a wide 9, but since they don't come in wide I opted for a 9.5). I wore them a lot and had them stretched at a shoe shop. They now fit perfectly after a week of owning them and I couldn't be happier. Amazingly, after a day of wearing them to stores and to a concert (standing for 2 hours), when I got home and kicked the boots off, my feet didn't hurt! No blisters, nothing. Quite impressive, I must say. I also know that these boots will last forever as my bff has at least 3 pairs she has worn the crap out of for 10 years. I highly recommend these boots!