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Frye Veronica Shortie SKU #7330262(View on Zappos.com Classic)

(4 Stars) (based on 41 customer reviews)
$165.00
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Product Information:
  • Style, comfort and quality - this boot has it all.
  • Leather toe and shaft with buckle details.
  • Leather cushioned insole.
  • Stacked wood heel with rubber tap.
  • 1" heel.
  • 8.50" shaft height.
  • 11.00" circumference.
  • Product measurements were taken using size 9.5. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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Overall Rating:
  • (5 Stars) 82%
  • (4 Stars) 9%
  • (3 Stars) 4%
  • (2 Stars) 2%
  • (1 Stars) 0%
Customer Fit Survey:

Customers surveying this product said...

  • 83% "Felt true to size"
  • 88% "Felt true to width"
  • 86% "Moderate arch support"
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Recent Customer Reviews - 41 Reviews Total

Posted: Jun 5, 2009
Reviewer: Slimsin from Eagle Point, Oregon
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Bought these in the butter. They are made of garment leather, so it's really nice and pliable, not stiff and hard like my Harness boots. Wanted the taller version, but they were gone, so I ordered these. They fit is right on, a little more true to size than some of the other Frye boots I have. Probably narrow for most people, but thank heaven I have narrow feet and it's nice to find shoes and boots that actually fit, and I'm not swimming around in width.
Posted: Apr 17, 2009
Reviewer: from Wisconsin
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great boots - I love these boots. They were hard to get on at first so I thought I would have to send them back. But I put on some smoother socks and used a shoe horn the first few times. Now they are easy to put on and very comfortable to wear. As you can tell from the pictures, they are very beautiful and well made. Great, great Zappos service also.
Posted: Mar 1, 2009
Reviewer: from Baltimore, MD
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Frye's Veronica Shortie - Good shoe. I don't buy many shoes, but when I do, I will make sure that I buy a shoe that looks & feels great and will last a long time. I've checked the first 2 off, now only time will tell if I can check the last. I wear it with thicker/athletic socks so the socks don't slip down as much (as with any boot).
Posted: Feb 27, 2009
Reviewer: Besttoro from Seattle, WA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Super cute boots to go with spring dresses + more! At first I had my mind set on Carson boots, as they came in so many colors, but I was won over by these Veronica Shorties once I tried them on. For me (I'm 5'4"), Carson boots stopped at the biggest part of my calves and made me look dumpy, whereas these boots stopped just below that spot, giving me shape & made my legs look thinner. Since I planned to wear these with spring dresses for that sweet + tough look, these would be perfect! Even my husband likes them, which is a rare feat.
Posted: Feb 13, 2009
Reviewer: Bet from Wisconsin
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Frye's Veronica Shorite Boots-AWESOME - These are the most comfortable, awesome Frye boots that I have ever purchased. This is my second pair, as I am afraid they will stop making them and I won't be able to get them anymore. :)
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Additional Brand Information

The Frye Company was founded in 1863 by John A. Frye, a shoemaker from England. Frye is the oldest continuously operating shoe company in the United States. 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 Customer Reviews:

Posted: Feb 10, 2009
Reviewer: Holly B. from New York, New York
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Gorgeous. Gorgeous. Boot. So, I ordered this boot to replace another pair of riding boots that I had bought from a so-called "luxury" leather goods company. Those cost $325 with a discount coupon and fell apart within the first month. I came to Zappos looking for something of a higher quality with the same kind of style. I wasn't specifically thinking of ordering a Frye boot but I've always heard that Frye boots are where it's at. My one sort of difficulty in placing this order online was that I wasn't totally sure where the boot would hit on my leg. I have a very large calf so I need to be careful about boot height. I measured the 8-inch shaft height on my leg with a bare foot, but it's hard to know exactly where to start from (the floor? the approximate top of the low heel of the boot?) I wished that there would have been a picture of someone WEARING the boot. It was the first time I'd ever thought of a feature where Zappos may not be exceeding my expectations! I searched to find images of people wearing the boot and based on those, I decided to order. Still, when it arrived, gorgeous as the boot is, I wished it went like one inch higher. As it is, it stops JUST below my calf and is very loosely encircling that part of my leg (which I like). The boot is BEAUTIFUL; the dark brown color is just to die for, the perfect shade of rubbed dark brown. Everything about it was so beautiful, in fact, that I knew I had to keep it, even though it doesn't exactly replace the earlier boot I had to return. So, I kept them and I am wearing them today. They are REMARKABLY comfortable and I am getting used to the idea of the lower height. My main thing is to wear boots with dresses (which I am doing today) and I wasn't totally sure this would work but as I go about my business today I am getting lots of compliments and when I catch a glimpse of the overall silhouette in a window or mirror, I feel it is working. And who knows, with Zappos easy return policy, maybe I will try the taller version of this boot (the Veronica Slouch) and see if it works with my large calf. As always, a splendid experience shopping from Zappos, with incredibly quick delivery and outstanding service. LOVE YOU ZAPPOS. PLEASE TEACH THE REST OF THE WORLD TO BE JUST LIKE YOU.
Posted: Feb 2, 2009
Reviewer: from Washington State
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I just received these boots, and I am hooked! I have several pairs of Frye's, and have been a Harness boot addict for several years. I bought a pair of Engineer's, but the top (especially the back) of the boot had rough spots that rubbed my leg raw and bleeding. These Veronica's are fabulous! The leather is much softer and of higher quality than any other Frye boot I've worn. Sleek and sophisticated look and these are now my go-to boots! Thanks Zappos!
Posted: Jan 30, 2009
Reviewer: Paige from Richmond, VA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love this boot! Love the different olive green color in a boot. Frye boots run a little larger than shoes, so 9.5 feels good even though I might wear a 10 in some shoes. Quality is good...leather on shaft of boot very soft and on foot, firm. Will be a bit more comfortable once broken in. Very unique - I finally have my first pair of Frye boots! - COOL!
Posted: Jan 27, 2009
Reviewer: from Bay Area California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Worth waiting for - I must say these are absolutely perfect. Totally sturdy and beautiful. I've had these for a month and love them every time I wear them.
Posted: Jan 13, 2009
Reviewer: from Massachusetts
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Veronica Shortie - The boots were a present for my daughter. They are beautiful and comfortable - she put them on Christmas day and has worn them every day since. The leather is soft, warm to the touch; they are not stiff and shiny. The boots were true to size - no need to order up. Zappos service was excellent!
Posted: Jan 7, 2009
Reviewer: from
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
A rare miss from Frye - First of all, I LOVE Frye boots! I got the patent ones in slate. The leather was not of the quality I've come to expect from Frye. They’re decent looking boots, but I didn't find the style to be particularly versatile. Great with leggings and skirts, but the cuff is too high and wide to wear under bootcut jeans. They were REALLY comfortable, but I did end up returning them.
Posted: Dec 23, 2008
Reviewer: from Oakland, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great boots! Very comfortable and stylish boot. I purchased my actual size and they fit perfectly. Even around the calf (which has been a problem area for me in the past). The first night I wore them with thin socks and felt some rubbing/ irritation. The next time I wore them (four days later) with thicker socks. Walked around in them all day without any problems. I'm going to get a lot of wear out of these boots - and I'm looking forward to it.
Posted: Dec 10, 2008
Reviewer: from Chicago
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Mary - These boots are AWESOME!!! I am a HUGE fan of all things Frye and I was not disappointed with these. They were a bit stiff the first few times and they rubbed on tops of my feet due to my high arches, but after a little breaking in they are comfortable enough to wear all day. They are great with jeans and skirts...either dressed up or down. Perfect! And as always Zappos rocks!
Posted: Dec 9, 2008
Reviewer: from NY
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
comfy & fun - Very comfy boot but can be a bit hard to get on at times.
Posted: Dec 7, 2008
Reviewer: Kim from Reston, VA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Best Boot EVER - This is the BEST BOOT EVER! Very Cute - not too clunky and very stylish. Love the distressed look. Fits ever so slightly snug - wear regular socks nothing too thick or the boot is too tight.
Posted: Nov 10, 2008
Reviewer: Joann from New Jersey
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
The best boot ever - I must say, this is the second pair of shoes I bought from Zaps and it's the best service. About the shoes. The boots are true to size I ordered a size 9 and they fit perfect. The quality of the leather is great. I have purchased Prada shoes and paid a whole lot more and the quality of this leather is wonderful and softens up within a few times of wearing them. I have gotten many compliments. I wear them with jeans, skirts, they look great with anything. Thanks Zappos and Frye
Posted: Nov 8, 2008
Reviewer: Elizabeth from Nashville, Tennessee
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great for Larger Calves - I have trouble finding boots with a shaft that is large enough for my ankles and calves - these work! They are comfortable and I am really enjoying wearing them.
Posted: Oct 24, 2008
Reviewer: Janice K from Salem, MA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Awesome Boot! I LOVE this boot! It has such great style and the fit is perfect. They were a bit stiff in the foot, so they will need a bit of breaking in. they look SO good, I got compliments on them the first day I bought them. Also, I have bigger calves, and this boot shaft has plenty of room! Highly recommend them, worth every penny.
Posted: Oct 22, 2008
Reviewer: Karen from Ohio
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great Boot - Very comfortable and classic looking. I wear an 11W or 12M and the 11 fit perfectly. Now I want more Frye Boots!
Posted: Oct 20, 2008
Reviewer: from Seattle, WA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love these boots! These are perfect. They're cute with a casual skirt or with skinny jeans tucked into them. They are totally comfortable from the first time I put them on. I wear them pretty much every day. I've gotten a ton of compliments on them.
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