Customer Reviews Frye Engineer 12R

I looked at every review I could find before I bought the Engineer 12R boot. Usually with shoes I am an 8 or 8 1/2 and I almost always size up to a 9 for boots. For the Melissa Button Back Zip (wide calf) I ordered a 9 and they fit perfect, because of the narrow toe box. For the Engineer I took the plunge and ordered an 8 1/2 and I am glad I did. The toe is not as narrow as other boots and they fit perfect! I have a rather high arch, so I did need to undo the buckles on the boots before I could slide my foot in. After wearing these around my house for a day or so, taking them off and putting them back on I no longer need to undo the buckles. These boots are a very thick and substantial leather, but they are not hard to break in. Frye leather is of such a quality that a break in may be a bit uncomfortable, but it will not be painful. Because I am a very active person I have a rather wide calf. At first I was worried that this would be a problem, but with a 33 inch inseam the top of the boot doesn't get close to the muscular "problem" parts of my legs. The bottoms of these boots also feel very thick. The rubber looks like it will keep me from slipping around on ice and snow in Minnesota winters. These are not my first pair of Frye boots and they will not be my last. The boots and leather are just wonderful, the customer service is amazing, and no matter what pair of boots you pick they will look good with almost everything you own. These Engineer 12R boots may be my new favorite. They look great with everything, even leggings.

I looked at every review I could find before I bought the Engineer 12R boot. Usually with shoes I am an 8 or 8 1/2 and I almost always size up to a 9 for boots. For the Melissa Button Back Zip (wide calf) I ordered a 9 and they fit perfect, because of the narrow toe box. For the Engineer I took the plunge and ordered an 8 1/2 and I am glad I did. The toe is not as narrow as other boots and they fit perfect! I have a rather high arch, so I did need to undo the buckles on the boots before I could slide my foot in. After wearing these around my house for a day or so, taking them off and putting them back on I no longer need to undo the buckles. These boots are a very thick and substantial leather, but they are not hard to break in. Frye leather is of such a quality that a break in may be a bit uncomfortable, but it will not be painful. Because I am a very active person I have a rather wide calf. At first I was worried that this would be a problem, but with a 33 inch inseam the top of the boot doesn't get close to the muscular "problem" parts of my legs. The bottoms of these boots also feel very thick. The rubber looks like it will keep me from slipping around on ice and snow in Minnesota winters. These are not my first pair of Frye boots and they will not be my last. The boots and leather are just wonderful, the customer service is amazing, and no matter what pair of boots you pick they will look good with almost everything you own. These Engineer 12R boots may be my new favorite. They look great with everything, even leggings.

I was worried because I cannot get my tall Paige boots on easily but as soon as I took these out of the box they slid right on. Comfy and not heavy.

Very comfortable and great quality. Love them! Frye are the best!

Bought these a few months ago and I pretty much wear them everyday. They are extremely durable and go well with most outfits. Once you break them in, they are quite comfortable, even for walking long distances

My husband got me these last winter and I absolutely adore my boots. I wear them all the time and they still look brand new. Only qualm I have is that my arch is very high which makes the boots a little hard to put on. Otherwise I am sold on these.

For years now I have been a big fan of Frye boots. This was my first time ordering on line. I am very pleased with my purchase and look forward to ordering again. With minimal care Frye boots last years and years and are well worth every penny.

These may me the most comfortable pair of boots that I have ever owned. I am a size 7, but I decided to go a half size larger, 7.5. Footbed is a little narrow and with no zipper assistance to ease your foot in the boot, half sizes are a gift of heaven. I tend to over use and over wear all of my shoes, I am thankful that these are so well made.

I have a few Fryes and this has to be the most substantial pair I now own. Great support and extremely comfortable. The leather seems a bit thicker than my pair of Campus. I normally wear a 5.5 and ordered it in that size. If you want a boot to wear with thick socks, I'd go 1/2 a size up. I initially read all of the reviews about this being the, be all and end all of all boots and I'd have to say, they were all right about that! I also love the fact that they are made here in the U.S. If you want a pair of Fryes that will wow you, this is it!

I bought these two weeks ago after agonizing for months over what style of Frye's to get it this time. I already own a pair of the black harness model which I loved, however, I wanted something a bit different . They are everything I hoped they would be. So tough, so versatile, timelessly stylish- they scream quality. I wear them with skirts, dresses, pants and jeans. My only warning is they need to be broken in, it took these past two weeks for them to start loosening up. Also I love that they are Made in the USA, it feels good to support craftsmanship here at home.

I bought these boots as a gift to myself a couple of months ago. I have 3 other pairs of Fryes (harness short, harness americana, campus 14L) and love them, but I wanted a pair in red, and with a rubber sole. These boots definitely run 1/2 small. I had to order up so that the arch support fit my foot properly, and so I had room in the toe box. These boots were a nightmare to break in - took many walks with my dog and suffered some blisters on my heels - but once they broke in, they became my favorite pair. I feel like I can stomp around any terrain in them. I fondly call them my end-of-the-world boots because if I had to grab one pair of boots and live in them, these would be it. I love the burnt red; goes with so much of my stuff, even some pinks. The rubber soles add enough cushioning that my feet never get tired. I love the height of the 12r and think they go better with dresses than the 8r; the extra height adds some femininity to an otherwise tough-looking boot. I only buy made in America Fryes, and these are.

I have an almost unnatural affinity for these boots. They are very comfortable -- though you have to be patient in getting them on the first few times -- and look great with everything. Note that the black will bleed onto whatever is underneath them, so I have a pair of gray skinny jeans that may always be black on the bottom 4 inches. It's not completely rational, but I love them anyway.