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Frye Harness 8R W SKU: #7203014

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  • Genuine Goodyear welt construction provides maximum support with authentic styling.
  • Neoprene oil resistant sole and full length leather midsole for durability and comfort.
  • Shaft height 7 ¼ inches, circumference about 14 inches.
  • Specially formulated insole offers superior cushioning.
  • A must have, pick up a pair today.
  • Heel Height: 1 34 in
  • Product measurements were taken using size 10. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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    Frye Harness 8R W Reviews

    1 person found this review helpful  

    April 14, 2011

    Elise M

    from Portland, OR

    These boots are awesome, and perfect for that tough-biker-chic kind of Portland look! I have the target knockoffs of the 12R brown harness boot and these are so much better quality. I guess you get what you pay for, right? Zappos is amazing and super fast. I ordered them online at 7pm and they were at my house at 2pm the next day, less than 24 hours later! I read a lot of the reviews for sizing issues, but I ended up getting a size 7 (which is what I am in most brands: Doc Marten, Nike, Steve Madden, etc.) and they fit perfectly--enough room to wiggle my toes and with some slippage in the heel, also snug with thick socks. I am really happy with these boots and will eventually get the real Frye Harness 12R in brown since I like these so much. After one day of wearing them, they are more comfortable than the knockoffs!

    Brands I'd also recommend: doc marten, dan post

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    February 22, 2011

    Lauren

    from Charlotte NC

    Kind of expensive but worth it. These will last! I love them. I have a high instep so they are just a tiny bit hard to get on but I think with time the leather will be more forgiving. These are comfortable, sturdy and cool looking!

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    February 13, 2011

    Allyn M

    from Newfoundland, PA

    I have loved and worn Frye boots since I was a teen and am now over 50! These boots are classy and timeless, very sharp with anything from a skirt to my jeans on the back of the Harley. Comfy from the first wear, Frye boots are worth the money, last for years! As far as I'm concerned, they are the "first name" in boots. True to size as well.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    January 9, 2011

    Anonymous

    from pittsburgh

    Classic styling, but I should have read the reviews about sizing. I ordered the wide because the regular was so narrow I could not get my foot into it, this one I got into but my normal size was way too large. I am hoping the half size down will do the trick!

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

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    Felt a half size larger than marked

     

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    November 11, 2010

    Anonymous

     

    I was so looking forward to this beautiful boot! It is very well made, and seems that it would fit a different kind of foot than mine well! My heel slipped a lot, and it seemed too roomy, but I have skinny feet! Whoever can fit in this marvelous boot will enjoy it!

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

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    About Frye

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    The Frye Company was founded in 1863 by John A. Frye, a shoemaker from England. Frye products have a long and illustrious history. Frye boots were worn by soldiers for both sides of America’s Civil War, soldiers in the Spanish-America war, and for Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders. Many New England families during the mid and late 1800’s wore Frye boots as they pioneered across the country to the West.

    Frye's current Harness Boots are rooted in tradition and continue to draw influence from the Cavalry. Today the classic Harness Boot holds a place in American culture. The Frye Harness Boot has been pictured in fashion spreads internationally. In 1938, on a trip to Washington, D.C., John A. Frye's grandson and namesake met a U.S. Navy Admiral who confided that he had trouble finding the Wellington boots he liked so much. As a favor, John agreed to make him a pair. Frye continued to fill requests for these boots through the Second World War. During World War II, Frye supplied thousands of servicemen with Frye Wellington boots, known as Jet Boots, by mail order.

    In the 1960's, Frye reintroduced the Campus Boot, from its 1860 original, featuring a bulky toe and chunky heel that came to epitomize the attitude and the style of the 60's and 70's. There was nothing like these "new" Frye Boots on the market, and consumers began to demand "Original Fryes." When searching for items to represent the America of the 60's, the Smithsonian Institute chose a pair of Frye Boots.

    The quality of all Frye shoes is timeless. For almost 150 years, Frye leather products have continued to be benchcrafted from the finest full grain leather uppers. It takes over 190 steps to make one pair of Frye boots. Frye remains dedicated to the commitment of craftsmanship for which Frye boots and Frye shoes have been known for more than 100 years.

    Additional Frye Harness 8R W Reviews

    1 person found this review helpful  

    October 10, 2010

    Anonymous

     

    These boots are fantastic. I wore an 8 1/2 all of my adult life until I had my daughter. After that I have been between an 8 1/2 and a 9. My feet are a little on the wide side. I ordered these boots in an 8 1/2 and they fit beautifully. The leather is nice, thick leather. The boots are a little tough to put on the first couple of times but the pull tabs are nice and sturdy. I wore them with thin socks. Very little break in period - my third time wearing them I went to a festival and walked around outside for 7 hours with no soreness. I love these boots.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    June 8, 2010

    Debbi M

    from Oregon Coast, Tillamook

    Love, love love these boots. Comfortable, cool looking, quality all the way. I have them (Harness) in different colors and also several in the clog style. This pair (black) took no breaking in at all. I ordered my normal size and could easily get them on (without a wrestling match)! Loved that. Wear them all day with no problems. It's going to be hard to put them away for the summer, but they will last me forever! You can't go wrong with Frye. I got my first pair in the mid 70's.

    Brands I'd also recommend: Harley Davidson, Ariat, Tony Lama

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    March 7, 2010

    Anonymous

    from Flagstaff, AZ

    Great boots! My 3rd pair of Frye boots, and will probably be the pair I wear the most. Love the leather- soft from the beginning. I wear them often under pants, and am comfy and stylish! No restrictive movements because they are shorter, so I can wear them daily if I want!

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

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    Felt a half size larger than marked

     

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    March 4, 2010

    Laurel

    from Washington, DC

    I absolutely Love these boots! They are awesome! I put them on as soon as I got them and I just don't want to take them off. Zappos is amazing, I ordered my boots at 6pm yesterday with the free 4-5 day standard shipping but had them today by 3pm. I will definitely be buying all my shoes at Zappos from now on. As some of the other reviewers have said they do run a bit big so I would definitely order a half size down. I usually wear an 8.5-9 so I ordered an 8.5 and definitely could have worn an 8. But like I said they're so comfortable that I most likely will not be exchanging them.

    Brands I'd also recommend: Lucchese or Ariat

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

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    Felt a half size larger than marked

     

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    February 21, 2010

    Anonymous

    from Los Angeles, CA

    Oh daddy these boots are hot! I was worried they would be too biker chick for me but they have just the right balance of edginess and refinement plus sexy cool, you know who you are and what you like sort of thing going on. They pair well with boot cut jeans or tucked into skinnys and they are cute with skirts and leggings too. Very comfy, just break in with thick socks for the first few wearings. Size down 1/2 a size with Frye. The 8R is perfect for my petite frame 5'2" the 12R's, which I considered, would be too much for my short legs.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

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    Felt a half size larger than marked

     

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    February 12, 2010

    Sarah F

    from Massachusetts

    I love these boots! I've had them for a month and wear them about 4-5 times weekly. I bucked the trend and ordered my regular size, and while they do feel roomy, they don't feel too big. If I had gone down half a size, I think they would have been too small. I didn't need to break them in at all, and walked around NYC in them for a whole weekend with absolutely no problems about 2 weeks after receiving them. I just adore them and am so glad I got them.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    January 25, 2010

    Cheryl C

    from New York, NY

    Based on the reviews below, I got 7.5 instead of 8. The first time putting them on were insanity, but the boot is starting to stretch out so I'm glad I stuck with the smaller size. Really comfortable. Also, it rained today and the boots look great. I'm looking forward to having these boots for the rest of my life. Love buying for quality and it being totally worth it.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    January 18, 2010

    Karen

    from Kenosha, WI

    I can’t say enough good things about these boots. After having imitations, I’ve always wanted a true Harness boot. These are just about as perfect as a boot can get. Each time I wear them, they get more comfortable and they stand up to anything. They took a little getting used to in the very beginning (mainly because they are heavier than any shoe or boot I’ve ever worn), but the leather is beginning to soften a little and I feel like they’re really conforming to my feet.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

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    Felt a half size larger than marked

     

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    January 11, 2010

    Anonymous

    from San Francisco

    I am very pleased with my boots and my experience with Zappos. Others reviews of the Frye boots assisted in me in getting the right size. I will be purchasing more items in the future.\r\n\r\nThank you Zappos.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    December 18, 2009

    Anonymous

    from herndon

    These are everything I wanted. The only downside was they were a little narrow. It's easy to wear them out. The way they look makes up for it.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    December 9, 2009

    Knightfarm

    from Georgia

    Love these boots! I've been searching for some comfy basic black boots that are casual and hip. I ordered 1/2 size smaller than my street shoes and they fit perfectly. Wore them all day and they felt great, no breaking in required. Plus, they don't make my feet look huge (I normally wear a 9.5 or 10, I got these in 9). Highly recommend!

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

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    Felt a half size larger than marked

     

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    December 6, 2009

    Amy

    from Champaign, Il

    I love these boots. I debated for a few months over getting them (they're pretty pricey for my budget), but I'm so glad I did. They break in really quick and are already getting a nice well worn look to them. They fit like a dream (ordering a half size down was a good call). Knee socks or any tight fitting sock is best with these as the looseness in the heel will cause socks to scrunch. I can wear them with anything and they look fantastic. Under pants they look like a dress shoe until my hem rides up, revealing the harness and ring. Looks sassy with skirts too, and of course pair perfectly with jeans. These boots fit my feet and my personal style to a tee!

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

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    Felt a half size larger than marked

     

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    December 5, 2009

    Lisa M

    from New Y ork, NY

    Love my boots! Definitely took a few wears to break them in, but that was expected. They are motorcycle boots, so they are sturdy and heavy. I can only imagine how much more comfortable they will get after a year. Also, definitely go a half size smaller. Thank you Zappos! Got them in a day.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    November 29, 2009

    Iowa G

     

    First, Zappos is absolutely great. I ordered these the day before Thanksgiving and had them the day after.\r\n\r\nNext, these boots are perfect. I have been looking at Harness boots for a long time and finally decided to go with Frye over Harley. These boots were comfortable right out of the box. I wore them for about 7 hours while out shopping yesterday and had no problems. Today, I wore a thicker sock and they were even better.\r\n\r\nI wear a size 11 and ordered a size 11 in these. Size-wise they are fine. There is slight slipping in the heel but nothing painful-just takes some getting used to. I have a narrow foot but thick socks help.\r\n\r\nIf you order these, I think you will be happy.

    Brands I'd also recommend: Harley Davidson

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    November 24, 2009

    Tina M

     

    I'll be living in these boots! I was a little nervous buying boots online, because I have both a wide foot and a high arch, but because Zappos has such a great return policy, the only thing I risked was the disappointment of not being able to wear these beautiful boots. Based on the reviews, I decided to order 1/2 size up. They fit! A little roomy, actually, so I could have ordered my true size. As other reviewers have noted, they are a bit loose in the heel. I tried them on with stockings, because I was worried about my wide foot. With socks they'll be just about perfect. As always with Zappos, the delivery was fast, fast, fast.

    Brands I'd also recommend: Better to own 1 pair of Fryes than 3 pairs of lesser quality boots.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

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