It looks like many of the previous reviewers wear these boots recreationally. Let me add a review from someone who wears boots for a living. I am a contractor. I kick butt day in and day out, like it's my job. These boots have the cajones to handle everything from demo debris to fine finish carpentry work without scuffing the flooring. I have stepped on nails, kicked boulders, and stomped serious trash without phasing these sweet kicks. I found these boots in a local shoe store and found my second pair on Zappos. I'm now ordering my fourth pair (third from Zappos). I have gotten 2 years out of my last pair. I've worn cheap boots before and they made my feet angry. When my feet aren't happy, I'm not happy -- and my business success depends on me being happy. If you need a boot that kicks butt, you need a pair of Lugz. I can't foresee ever not wearing this boot, unless the Mayans were right and we all perish in 2012, but these boots are what I'll be wearing in the afterlife.

Great fit and very comfortable. I use them to go on estimates for my solar business and they look professional but are still tough.

These boots took a few days at work to break in but it was worth it. They are comfortable and sturdy but also look really stylish.

Perfect walking shoe. I am 5’8”, and this shoe gives me an extra inch in height. Very easy to clean and maintain.

The shoes that I ordered were for my BF. He LOVES THEM!!!! Good Fit, Good Price, and actually did not take too long to get to us.. ThanksVickie

I am a size 6.5 and that's what I bought. At first I was worried they were too small, but they kinda mold to your feet. Their still a little scrunched on the toes, but ultimately I think they will be perfect. They are gorgeous. I couldn't be happier with the look. My only other piece of advice is don't wear them on an airplane if your feet have a tendency to swell!

I'll second what most people said in their comments; the Frye Billy Short boots are true to size. I purchased the gray and the color goes with everything: brown, black, beige and colored jeans. I also own a pair of the Frye Carson Shorties in tan. I wanted to provide a comparison between the Billy Short and the Carson Shortie in case anyone is making a decision between the two styles. The Carson Shortie heel is a tad higher, about 1/4 inch (the description says the Carson Shortie heel is 1/2 inch higher than the Frye Billy Short, but holding my pairs together for comparison that is not the case). The Carson Shortie seems dressier to me while the Billy Short provides a more rugged western look. To me the most important comparison is the boot shaft. Though the difference in shaft height between the two styles is almost imperceptible when they are held together in comparison, the Frye Billy Short, because of the deeper "V" cut and the slightly stiffer leather, keeps its "round" and seems to work better with tighter jean bottoms when you want the jeans "over" the boots. The Frye Carson Shortie has a softer and more supple shaft and for me needs a full boot cut jean over them. I also like the way the shaft stands on the Frye Billy Short for bare legs or with a skirt. Since the Frye Carson Short leather is a bit more supple, the shaft has a little more play or "gaping" when walking. All that said, I love both styles and highly recommend both. I only wear Frye and Lucchese western boots; made in the USA and quality can't be beat!

Comfortable walking heel. I normally wear a size 7 but got a 7 1/2 as there is no zipper on these and you need the room to get them on. They are well made, classic, a fashion must-have.

Another fantastic Frye boot! Very stylish and a bit to break in, but only gets softer as you go. Just get this boot half a size bigger, since it narrows at the toe. Also, Zappos was great enough to ship overnight without extra cost. Thanks Zappos!

I love these boots. They are fine quality and quite comfortable. I am very glad that I took the advice of other reviewers and ordered half a size up. At first these boots are a bit hard to squeeze into, but once they are on they fit great. I have worn them enough now to have worked them in, and they are easier to get on and off now. I highly recommend them, but definitely order half a size up.