Customer Reviews Frye Billy Short

Love my boots! Excellent quality! They run true to size maybe slightly larger but with boots it's probably best.

Timeless boots! I love them. Yes all the things everyone else say are true. Get a 1/2 size bigger, it is almost impossible to get them on. The plastic bag trick works like a charm. If I could afford more of these boots, I would get them in every color.

I got these in a 9. I wear a 39N in Birkenstocks and 8.5 in most other brands but sometimes get a 9 for sock room or with slip-ons. I have thin ankles and did not find these difficult to get on beyond the first 2 times. Just point your toes and use the pull loops once your heel is positioned to slide into the heel cup. They're comfortable and don't pinch my toes at all. They look cute under bootcut jeans and I'd even wear them with a mid-weight marled wool or cotton sock with shorts and could make them work with an above-the-knee skirt. My only surprise was that they were made in Mexico and not the US.

Awesome, awesome, awesome. These boots are fantastic. My wide-ish feet are a bit pinched in the toe, but that's a given in pointy-toed boots and I think the leather is stretching a bit too. These break in nicely; had a few blisters at first but they're buttery soft now. I love the look of these boots too. My only complaint is that they come pre-scuffed. One was actually more scuffed than the other, so they looked a bit mismatched, but with some wear and some love, they should even out in no time!

Fit about a half-size small because of the shape of the toe box. Otherwise beautiful boots, Frye quality through and through.

Very cute, comfortable. Haven't walked long distances in them yet. Still have difficulty slipping on and off and hope it gets better with more use. The heel is the perfect height. I tried the style with the higher heel and returned them...very uncomfortable. The color is not as brown as in the picture.

Love these boots. They were exactly as I pictured they would be, if not better. I'm not necessarily a country girl but I love cowboy boots, and these boots are perfect. I don't think I'll ever wear them with a dress or outside of jeans, but you anyone can see how great they are under jeans. I have received many compliments about them, and one in particular from a man who wanted to know where I got them! They are petite and sexy and I love them. I didn't have any trouble with them being too big or too small, but I was worried about that based on so many other reviews. Also this color is great!

So very comfortable. Great style. Wear with pants, long skirts, shorter skirts. Bought them in black and brown.

I'm very happy with color of the boots, I bought the Charcoal. Kind of gray-taupe. They are made to look scuffed up a bit. The boots are great overall, I have no complaints.

I cannot imagine a store anywhere with the variety of Zappos. I had seen this boot in a store in a color I didn't want and tried it on in an 8. When I ordered it from Zappos in the same size it was small in length and I could not fit it over my instep. A return and resend in a half-size larger made for a perfect fit. Wonderful color and texture and, as everybody says, a Frye boot makes your step a little more confident -- it's that undeniable swagger.

I have searched and searched for the perfect boot. I have ordered and returned so many I've lost count. Thank goodness for Zappos and their amazing customer service. This boot is perfect. My search is finally over. I received them a few days ago and have not taken them off. I've had no problems with breaking in or blisters; which I've dealt with other boots. I can't say enough good things about these boots. I love them. The only con is that they don't really go with skinny jeans, but to me that doesn't matter at all. I ordered my true size and they fit perfectly.

I really love these boots they are very comfortable and true to size. I wore them for the first time for 6 hours shopping and had no problems.

First of all, Zappos customer service is top notch, simply cannot be beat in any fashion or form. We have ordered from Zappos several times and the experience is always the same, wonderful. I ordered the Billy Short and the fit was perfect. I got the Billy Short in a 7 because of the pointed toe. I also have the Frye Harness and found the 6.5 fit in that, so I would say the Billy Short runs true to size and width. The only reason for my return is that I ordered the dark brown leather and the pair of boots I received are not the brown pictured as dark brown leather. Otherwise, the boot is excellent, very comfortable the first time out. The Billy Short is a very nice boot.

I had been looking for short boots, found these at Zappos, and read the reviews. The reviews really helped because I wanted the gray but liked that many of the reviewers mentioned it had a taupey-brown look. I received the boot, and they were right. I loved that it was gray but had enough brown to it to work with many different colors. The fit was comfortable and true to size and though having a thick enough sock helps the comfort level. I really love the look of these boots.

Looks great - smells good, if you like the smell of leather, and comfortable. A little hard to take off though probably no more than any boot with thick leather and no zipper.

These boots fit like a glove. I am normally a 7.5 but ordered an 8 so I can wear Smartwool socks for comfort and warmth. They fit perfectly with the socks. I had a hot spot on my little toe for the 1st day but after the 2nd day it was gone and the boots had stretched perfectly. I have a pair of Frye's I have had for 7 years and wear about 100 days per year. They are my favorites, and these are fast becoming faves, too. I will definitely be buying again from Zappos and will be a life-long Frye customer as well.

I received these boots on a Monday after ordering them on a Friday. I love them! I ordered the grey color. They look high quality but at the same time distressed. I ordered true to size. They were not hard for me to put on even though that was stated in a lot of the reviews. I do have narrow fit. I do have a concern about the boot. After walking around the house in them for awhile the tag on the inside of the boot started to rub against my feet. I read in another review where she had the same problem. I hope this will go away with a sock and wear. That's the only reason I did not give the boot 5 stars on comfort. Beside that, I absolutely adore the boot. Thanks again Zappos for your excellent customer service.

Just received these boots in the clay color. They are beautiful boots and look very well crafted. My normal shoe size is an 8 1/2, so that was the size I ordered. They were a bit difficult to get on, as I read in some other reviews, but once on felt fine. They are a bit tight across the toe area, which I'm hoping will stretch with wear. The heel slips quite a bit, though. Is it normal for the heel to slip like that? Or will the slipping go away eventually? They are nice looking boots and I am looking forward to the weather cooling so I can start wearing them.

This boot is perfect for in the summer when you don\'t want to keep your legs too warm. The color is great too.

This boot is very cute, definitely with western cowgirl feel. I ordered my regular shoe size 9.5, but found the toe box a bit tight on one foot. The heels slip a bit but after some research, I understand this is normal for cowboy boots. It was quite late at night, and I called Zappos customer service to see if I should order a half size up. The customer service rep was extremely helpful. She offered to ship me the size 10 without charging me for a second pair as long as I return one pair within 14 days. This is a great service and I appreciate Zappos for offering it. I got the second pair (size 10) a day later. The size 10 works better for me without squishing my toes. Heels still slip, but actually not as much! Meanwhile I also had the Carson short arriving the same day. After trying both the Billy and the Carson, I realized I am more comfortable with rounded toe shoes. The pointy toe of the Billy is great if you don't have big toes like mine. Both boots are awesome, but I ended up keeping the Carson and returning the Billys (purely a style decision). In case you are deciding between the two, they both look cute once you find the right fit. Billy is definitely western, so you need to like the look. Carson is more urban chic, and that's probably what I'm more used to. Carson runs true to size or even large on some people, so no need to go bigger. I ordered the 9.5 with plenty of room for my toes and socks. Leather is softer on the Carson, so may stretch more. Time will tell!

Love these boots! They are so comfortable and they look great with your favorite concert outfit!

I wear a size 7.5 in most shoes, but in all Frye\'s I seem to wear a 7. These are still a little big in the heal, but the toe is narrower then the Carson boots I have. If you have a narrow heel, then they may run big and have a little slip, but fit properly at your toes. If you have really wide toes, then the pointed style of the shoe might be uncomfortable. They are quite comfortable if they fit right and they look amazing with skinny jeans!

The boots are so much more comfortable than my other Frye boots and super cute. I was a little ocncerned about ordering gray, but the color is more of a taupey gray and goes with everything. Super cute and very comfortable. I wish I had them in every color!

Ok, I was a bit wary due to the many comments on fit not being right in this particular style. I was planning to give these but ended up giving them to myself! I just love them. They are a little roomy with a thin sock but I think that's a good thing. Love the fit, comfort, and style! I bought the cognac and it's a perfect, burnished shade of cognac that will work with everything I wear. No breaking in was needed. And customer service was wonderful since I ordered these over the phone. I'm so thrilled, and know I will wear these often. These are a winner!

I was so looking forward to these boots! I could smell the leather even before I took them from the box. I typically wear a 9.5 in ordinary flats and other casual shoes and a 9.5 sometimes 10 in running shoes. I ordered these in a 9.5. I seriously feel like I am wearing a 10.5. I don't know if it is the nature of a craft boot but I am considering shipping them back for both a 9 and an 8.5. I was so surprised to hear that other reviewers sized a half a size up. I can push my toes all the way up to the front of the boot and reach my entire hand down the shaft of the boot behind my heel!! That's a HUGE 9.5. I hope I can find a size that will work because I can tell they are going to be quite the comfy boot. With that said I always order from Zappos because of the no hassle exchanges and returns.