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Frye Billy Short

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 198
  • Total Losses: 199
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #23739
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • The Billy Short boot offers fun and versatile style with a retro feel.
  • Vintage hand-worked, top notch tumbled leather upper to achieve that sought- after, lived-in look.
  • Smooth leather lining.
  • Cushioned leather footbed provides lasting comfort.
  • Durable leather outsole.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 126 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2011-04-06 13:59:09
Reviewer: Anonymous from birmingham, al
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
This is my first time writing a review for any product, but I felt I should do so for this one because of the fit. I own several pairs of Frye boots, mules and sandals, and these are the first ones that ever felt tight/small in my size. I am always a size 6, but wish I had ordered a 6 1/2 in this boot because my toes feel very cramped (I do have a wide foot) in this boot. I even had them stretched, but to no avail. It's not just a matter of width, either, it is also the length that is shorter than usual. I should have switched the 6 for 6 1/2. Take my advice if your foot is any wider than a B width and order (at least) a half size larger.
Posted: 2011-10-28 09:35:49
Reviewer: Carol D from Seattle, WA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
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!
Posted: 2010-12-18 21:58:06
Reviewer: Anonymous from Los Angeles
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Okay, I waited a long time for these black boots to come in my size 8. I own Billy short boots in another color as well as over a dozen pairs of Frye boots. These boots are the most difficult boot to get on; it took help from a shoe hook and a lot of time. Then to get them off...needless, to say another person. Why did I keep them, you ask? Because once they are on, they feel fine and look great as expected. My only hope is that they will stretch with time. I didn't return them as I had already worn them as well. Maybe I got a weird pair, but be forewarned, get the boot, get the look, it's fantastic, but allow a solid 5 minutes extra for dressing if your boot is like mine! Sign me...a crazy fan for Frye boots. By the way: the reason I like these instead of Carson shorties (which I own in black and blue) is that the Billy short stands up and is slightly more pointy, so it goes with different looks like skirts. The Carson is very soft and is just a different style of boot and leather...more dressy, I guess. Billy is rugged and slightly edgy!
Posted: 2009-12-15 23:28:11
Reviewer: Laura from Alaska
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
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!
Posted: 2012-01-04 17:34:23
Reviewer: Anonymous from los angeles, ca
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These boots are terrific looking: edgy and authentic, but they run really small. I am a true 9 and I couldn't even begin to get my foot down into this boot - it's because it's a slip-on, without any zipper. It makes it really difficult to get your foot angled into it correctly. I just ordered it again in a size up, I know I'm going to love them and wear them, they're great!
Posted: 2012-02-16 15:41:35
Reviewer: Lynda w from Philly, PA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
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.
Posted: 2012-01-26 11:03:58
Reviewer: Anonymous from Libertyville, IL
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These boots are difficult to get on the first few times but they do stretch! Initially I had to struggle, a shoe horn is a must, but again they will stretch out so I would not recommend going up a size.
Posted: 2012-01-16 15:26:51
Reviewer: Anonymous from NY, NY
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
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!
Posted: 2012-01-03 09:01:55
Reviewer: Anonymous from Santa Fe, NM
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (1 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These run incredibly small. I ordered a 6.5 and it was at least one whole size too small. They were out of that size, alas. Always a risk to buy boots before trying them on.
Posted: 2011-11-19 15:23:28
Reviewer: Sandy N from Sacramento, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
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.

Nike Practice OT Basketball Pant

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 52
  • Total Losses: 40
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #50062
  • Nike Size Guide
  • Practice makes perfect with this Nike® basketball pant.
  • Moisture-wicking fabric dries quickly.
  • Elastic waist with drawstring.
  • 8" ankle zips.
  • Two hand pockets.
  • 44" outseam.
  • 32" inseam.
  • 13" front rise.
  • 18" back rise.
  • 100% polyester.
  • Machine wash cold and tumble dry low.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 7 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2011-04-23 14:46:53
Reviewer: Anonymous from Chicago
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These Nike warmup pants are excellent quality. Unfortunately, the measurements given on the Zappos website are incorrect. Actual inseam length for medium & large turned out to be 32". Zappos says 34". When you are 6'4", this makes an important difference.
Posted: 2012-03-09 11:11:11
Reviewer: Joey J
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great pants, very comfortable. Sharp and simple with zips at the bottom to adjust the cuff size of the pants.
Posted: 2011-10-17 22:53:20
Reviewer: D A from SoCal
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These are great pants except I wear an XL in everything, and these are very long and a lil too wide at the bottom to b perfect for me, but they are super comfortable which more than makes up for them being a lil baggy and long.
Posted: 2013-02-05 11:30:05
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love these basketball pants! I'm 6'4" & normally have an issue with the length of Basketball pant, but these are the perfect length.
Posted: 2012-11-09 15:26:33
Reviewer: Steven M from Sacramento, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I'm 6'3" and the XLs are plenty long for me and these are extremely comfortable! I would certainly recommend these to anyone.
Posted: 2012-12-27 22:46:44
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
For a 6'2" tall and slim person the Large size pants are long enough, though they are also quite baggy. Medium size fits that profile better. Pants could be a bit longer, however.
Posted: 2013-01-09 07:17:03
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These pants were too long for my 6'1" husband. Otherwise they were as expected. Need to return them for a different pair.

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