Customer Reviews Frye Engineer 8R

I purchased these in my usual size 7 in black after drooling over them for a year. They are so sharp looking that I was keeping them no matter what. I have a high instep and have had a broken right foot years ago which causes me problems getting them on, but once on they are fine, heavy to wear but you don't notice it. I don't wear heavy socks because I would be too hot but these are fine with light socks or even knee highs or tights. I've had them almost a year now and the good news is that every time I put them on it gets easier and they are possibly my most favorite boots, even above my other Frye's. Wished they made them in a destroyed stone grey.

After reading other reviews I ordered a half size larger. They fit perfect. Also, I like the wider toe. Much easier to break in. I wore them all day the first day and even made a trip to the mall.

I've had them before in brown, and couldn't wait to get another pair. They are wonderful, and so comfy (after the break in period, which sucks). My last pair lasted me about 5 years, which, knowing what I know now, will be twice as long for my new pair. Get them re heeled as often as needed! Don't wear them on 50 mile hikes (I know, I know), don't have them waterproofed, and don't wait too long to have the soles checked. These puppies are investments - your cobbler is your friend. The break in period is terrible though, so take it easy. I love how little they make my feet look! Especially without having to sacrifice comfort. I have wide feet but after the break in period these fit like a glove. Also everyone thinks I look tough.

Love these boots! I've only had them for a few weeks, and I can tell they're going to take some time to really break in, but I'm also quite certain they'll last a long, long time if I care for them. As a Chicago native in the midst of a long, cold winter, I wanted some stylish boots with a low heel to wear to work with pants and dresses. These fit the bill perfectly - they look a bit "tough" and definitely hold up to the salt and ice, but in well-cared for black leather, they look high quality. They look cute with skinny pants (jeans or black pants), with bootcut pants / jeans, and with tights and dresses, which is exactly what I wanted. As a woman with very wide calves who has struggled with boots, I was pleasantly surprised to find these fit well, even with wool socks and my pants tucked in. The foot bed is a little tight / narrow, but not by much, and while it can take a little muscle to get the boots on / off, that just means I'm not slipping around in them while wearing them. I definitely recommend being prepared to break these in, and I'd recommend getting some spray / cream from Frye's to weatherproof them and care for them, but overall, they are a great, high quality and stylish pair of boots.

Love these boots! I only have 1 complaint and it's that they are so heavy. I love the rugged look and classic style. I will have these forever.

So cute on! I was worried these boots would look too masculine, but they don't! They're really on trend and gaucho is a great color.

Best purchase ever. Great boots. A little hard to get on at first but they broke in over time. Great with jeans, skirts, dresses.

These shoes are so nice! Very rugged but still feminine. My right foot was much easier to get on that my left foot. The instep on my left boot was almost impossible to get on. It literally took me about 20 minutes to get on. But I was expecting that when I read the reviews for this shoe. I didn't give up because it fit so well on my right foot, that I knew once I got it on my left foot it would loosen eventually and be very comfortable. I would suggest to get the size you normally wear and take it to the cobbler to give it a good stretch on the instep. Other than that the boot is fabulous!

These are my new favorite boots. I have slightly narrow feet, but adding insoles and thick socks solved the problem of fit for me. If your feet aren't narrow, they should fit comfortably with room to wiggle your toes. These go well with everything from dresses to leggings to straight-leg jeans. I teach middle school, so I'm on my feet and moving around quite a bit and these boots are very comfortable with little break-in necessary. These are pretty much perfect boots.