The outside sole of one of the shoes unglued by the 5th wear (wearing was limited to house, car, office and back). Currently the shoe is at the local shoe repair shop and some kind of special glue had to be ordered in order to fix the sole. Otherwise my husband felt the shoes to be very comfortable, true to size and they really look very good - a mix between sporty and casual office wear in his case. Hopefully there won't be any other problems given that he likes the shoes and they do cost quite a bit yet we didn't expect them to fall apart that quickly.

I don't know what to make of Frye shoes/boots, nor this boot in particular. There seems to be such inconsistent sizing from one shoe to the next in this brand. I have a pair of low-heel oxfords in a 7.5M that fit perfect, another pair of combat boots I tried in an 8.5M and they are too tight, and then there are these Dakota boots that in the 8.5M were too big. While I do love the product, it's very discouraging and a bit irritating to have to constantly send things back and try again with another size with the same brand. I like the style, and if I could find the right size so that my heel doesn't slide out constantly, they would be worth keeping. For reference purposes, I typically run in most brands between a 7.5 and 8, and am probably closer to a "C" width than the "B/Medium" width shoes. I like that this boot has some traction on the bottom unlike some of the other Frye boots, and that they are very rugged, yet softer in the leather. I think they are worth trying, however, be prepared for a bit of a battle with sizing, or think ahead and order three different size to avoid the order/return/order/return cycle.

These are comfortable with next to no breaking in. I needed a work boot and a trudging-through-mud-and-snow boot, and these have really endeared themselves to me. I'm a 6 1/2 and they fit true to size.

I have been eying these shoes for a few months now, and I just bought them as a gift to myself. I couldn't be happier. This is my first Frye purchase, and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. The quality is excellent. I ordered the brown waxed suede. I got a half size larger than I usually wear because i planned on wearing thick socks.

These boots are great! They're beautifully crafted and solid, I'll be able to wear them for years like all of my Frye boots. I wear an 8 and these fit true to size. Thank you Zappos for the fast shipping and excellent customer service, as always.

Best boots I've ever owned. Very versatile in both style and functionality. I bought them for a vacation that involved long, strenuous hiking and traipsing through all sorts of muck, as well as nice diners in more urban environments. Not the most comfortable boots for hiking, but they got the job done (and didn't give me blisters, despite the fact they weren't broken in ahead of time). They're weathering well and still look awesome.