Frye

Harness 12R

Women's

I have owned these boots for ten years. I have worn them in the Colorado River and in the snow in Michigan. I have been in thick clay and climbed the mountains in them. have worn with shorts; skirts; and tights. Worn them in all seasons. Sexy as all hell. People come up to me in airports and ask about these boots. I got them in less than 24 hours from Zappos. I have never worn them with socks. I love these boots. I am 58 years old. I will treasure these all my life.

These boots are fabulous! Order a 1/2 size down or you'll just be exchanging them later. The tan is even more beautiful in person. I'd recommend buying the Frye weatherproof spray and treating them before wearing. Also, some people said that they were concerned about the heel slipping. All cowboy boots should have some heel slippage, and if they don't, then they're too small. The slippage gives your foot room when you walk, and with time, the leather will soften and slippage will be less. So if your heel slips a little as you walk, it doesn't mean it's too big. It means it's just right.

I love these boots and have them in my regular size in the tan. All my boots are classic Fryes and when Frye gets it right, they are fantastic, but I have found that I've had to kiss a lot of frogs to find my princes! Frye quality control is absolutely shameful. I have the 8R version of this boot, and had to order five pairs to see which fit best and which had the best leather. On some of the boots, the leather was just nasty, thin, wrinkled and sub standard. I've also had pairs of Fryes where there was a clear difference in the height of each boot! I once contacted the company about this, but sadly, it would seem that they don't stand by their products.

I received my first pair of Frye Harness 12R as a Christmas gift...I had been lusting over them for over a year. I ended up ordering 3 pairs before finding my perfect pair. I had read many reviews and decided to size down to an 8 1/2; I'm a 9 in most shoes and boots. The first pair was a Tan 8 1/2 which were almost impossible to get on. I did not love the color as it had too much green undertones. I then ordered a 9 in the Smoke Old Town; talk about a gorgeous color; they're dark brown with black and tan distress undertones. Absolutely GORGEOUS...too bad they were HUGE. I ordered my 3rd and final pair in the Smoke Old Town in an 8 1/2...THEY ARE PERFECT!!! Kudos to the Zappo's team for making my shopping experience both painless and super quick. They took about 2-3 wears to break in and are now a staple to many outfits; including jeans and dresses!! I feel like a total badass when I wear them. I cannot wait to have years and years of use of these beautifully crafted boots. Enjoy ladies!!!

I've been looking for an everyday casual "go-to" boot for 2 years, and since I narrowed it down to Fryes for their classic timelessness, I must have overlooked these boots countless times online. Instead chose the Veronica Slouch boot, which I returned. As soon as I tried on the Harness 12R it was love at first sight! I got the tan...a perfectly indistinct color somehow between brown, olive, grey and camel, that goes well with jeans and just about anything else. I got the matte surface leather, a softer, more subtle and muted color/texture than the vintage leather. You should know...they are a bit stiff, will require breaking in. Somewhat narrow and hard...if you have a wide foot you might have trouble. And they run large. I usually wear a 9M but returned them for an 8 1/2M, which fits perfectly. So glad my boot shopping days are over. I love these boots!