The zipper and the leather is great. Gorgeous, brushed brown color. No zipper issue at all. I did order 1/2 size down and think will it be ok? Maybe I could have ordered my actual size but it might have slipped in heel. Little tight around my bunion, but it will stretch. They are fitted in the ankle and calf but do flare slightly at the top. At first I didn't like the flare but have decided it looks cool. Great to tuck skinnies into. Hate them folded over! The heel height is perfect: sexy but not too high! Top of boot comes all the way up to very bottom of my knee cap, but looks fine. I am 5'4 1/2" with average size calves and thin legs. My hubby loved these boots. Buy!

Finally, I've found my Fryes! I feel like I've tried on every model, and always they go right back into the box. Too stiff, too uncomfortable, weird sizing...not so with these! They're sexy and gorgeous, and the leather is buttery soft (but still stands up straight). The calf is nice and sleek, and it opens up just a little bit at the top. I like it cuffed and uncuffed, and could see wearing them both ways. Classy, but sexy. I followed the advice of other reviewers and ordered a half size down. Normally a 9, but the 8.5 fits perfectly. And they're very comfortable! Who knew you could get all that in a boot? I couldn't be happier. I'm so glad I kept looking. And, of course, I love Zappos. Thank you for yet another glorious experience! I'm going to go snuggle with my new boots now.

I got these in the burnt red and they are gorgeous. I have received so many compliments on just the first day of wearing them. They are pretty comfortable, except the zipper on the back rubbed against my achilles and broke the skin.

I purely love these boots. All-leather means no sweaty feet and a little give where I need it (wide feet and muscular calves). At 5', these come just to my knee (with the cuff standing up), and I prefer the back zipper for easy on/off (sometimes an issue with my high instep). These are sexy enough for a night out, sturdy enough to walk miles, and comfy enough to dance the night away... a triple win!

Beautiful boot, gorgeous leather, love the heel! Unfortunately too big for me--I usually wear a 6 1/2 or 7 but the 7 was way too big and a 6 1/2 is not available. Also, at 5'2 I am quite short and the boot comes up to mid-kneecap height. I know these boots will look great on a taller person! Meanwhile, I ordered the Frye Jane strappy in 6 1/2 which fits perfectly and I love Zappos easy returns!

Beautiful sandal. I ordered both colors. Only Zappos has these colors, that I wanted. I didn't like the gold version of this shoe. Would buy them in white, too, if they were available. I love the strappy design and the low heel. They are comfortable, with some cushion in the sole. My only complaint is that the ankle strap is a little bit shorter than some other S.W. sandals that I own. If I could improve on anything with this sandal, I would make the ankle strap 1/2" longer.