Customer Reviews Frye Engineer 8R

Fantastic boots. Very comfortable. Fit is true to size. This is my third pair of Fryes and I think I'm going to make them my style "trademark".

These are fabulous boots. They are perfect with jeans and might even work with a sun dress in the summer. I was weary at first as I have fallen arches. I shoved in my orthodics (which I haven\'t been using because they are a bit wide for my other shoes) and my feet have been very happy. I wear these boots everyday and just love them.

I wear these boots all of the time! They are comfortable and as my mother says good support. I wear them with skirts and skinny jeans and they look fabulous!

These boots were a bit spendy, but worth the price. I ordered a 1/2 size larger than my normal and they fit comfortably with heavy socks. No breaking, but took a bit getting used to the weight because they are substantial. Hope to have them for many adventures over as many years.

I have size 10 flat feet, but these boots fit perfectly! Comfy, no problems getting in to the boot, I didn't have to wear them in at all. I love the brown color; they are a little heavy, but really doesn't bother me. They are beautiful sturdy boots and the price is not unreasonable since if you care for them they will last a lifetime.

I bought these boots because I wanted a low pair of leather boots that would last. I've bought less expensive boots from other brands and they only last one season. I received great reviews from friends about how well Frye boots last (one friend has had hers for over 10 years; she just had them re-soled and they look brand new!). When I received them I loved the styling. The straps & buckles are nice details and they have a really great color. If I have only one complaint it's that they're a little heavy, which I suppose is mostly due to the heel. I don't really mind this that much. They're still my favorite boots!

Love these shoes. Debated buying them for a while and am happy I finally did. They are comfortable and cute, and I want to wear them all the time!

This boot took a long time to break in. However, now that it is, it's a wonderful comfy boot that I do believe will last 50 years or so. It's one 1/2 size smaller than I usually wear. And I've got high arches so I use orthotics in them, but I love these boots! My friends will surely be sick of seeing them soon enough.

I got these this morning and refuse to take them off! First, of course, Zappos rocks the overnight shipping and I compared a bunch of boots to replace the ankle boots my mom gave me that were hers in college. So these boots had to be comfortable, sturdy, and look cute with tights and leggings, which is basically all I wear on set. Got them right away, and I was a little nervous. Could they be right? I put them on, they fit perfectly (I ordered a half size up) and I've been in them for almost 12 hours straight. Walked the dog, did errands, went to a meeting, walked to dinner, walked home. They are sturdy but soft and they look super cute as long as you go more girly on top. So A+ again for Frye, for Zappos and for getting what I wanted! Yay!

Awesome stompers - I have wide calves and needed a short boot...these are great and easy to wear with almost anything. Also, I have heel spurs and these boots do not bother my heels! I love them.

I finally gave in and bought these boots after eying them for months, I could not decide between these and the square toe version. I went with my normal size and they are a great fit. There is some extra room for thick socks for the winter. Have no trouble getting them on (with boots like this, just put the shoe on the floor and step into it… if that doesn't work, they are too small). I wish they offered different color choices, but love them and know they will last forever.

Sturdy low boot - I actually have the Frye Engineer 12"R, which are an inch or two taller than these 8Rs. The fit, material, construction & general style are the same. These are sturdy boots made with thick leather, straight stitching, and overall, construction that feels solid and durable. I justified the price of purchase by the fact that my sister's Fryes have held up for 8 years and are going strong-- I expect mine to as well. Fit-wise, I'm wearing a 6 with thin socks. With most shoes, I wear a 7. They feel snug around the forefront of my widish feet, but they don't hurt, and I expect the leather to wear in/stretch a little bit. There is arch support, but it's a little farther back than you'll find in most shoes, so it may feel weird at first. THEY ARE A PAIN TO GET ON at first, but after a few ons and offs, I don't know if the leather gives just a bit or if you just figure out a trick that works for you or what, but it gets easier. Now I can slip them on and off as easily as I can get in and out of the Born ankle boots I've got, which have an elastic goring. They look great w/ jeans and skirts, are built to last, are made in the USA, and are a great all-round boot.

I love the look of these boots, but the instep/vamp is too tight and I can't get them on no matter what I do. Back they go. I am sad.

As others have stated before, these boots are quite difficult to get on for the first week or so, but then they break in and are great! I love them, they are worth the bit of extra work.

Beautiful, but I need a size 10.5 and/or Wide sizes - I bought a size 11 thinking it would fit smaller than a true size 11. Sadly it WAS a true size 11 AND it was narrow. I need a wide shoe first and foremost and this isn't wide - it's narrow/normal. Of course, BEAUTIFUL shoe, the best quality - the leather was great and it felt so solid. The sole wasn't too heavy and seemed to give a bit (rare with boots I find). It's just not my size and it's too narrow.

Thanks to the reviewer who told us to stand & step into the boots as that made all the difference in the world. I have no problem getting them on now. The boots are really cute & sturdy and pretty comfortable for a fairly heavy boot. I bought the black ones and my only complaint is that they left black marks on my legs when I took them off. I really would like to wear these with my textured cream colored tights, but I'm afraid that they will leave black marks on them. Does anyone know if this color bleeding will stop after time?

I've had these boots for 2 years now, still very difficult to get on - it wears me out! Thought that would be over by now! Otherwise, when they are on, they're great. Zappos is the best.