Customer Reviews Frye Harness 12R

I bought these boots last year because I liked the neutral color and simple design. I normally wear between an 8.5-9B and ordered the size 8.5B. They fit nicely but were a little stiff right out of the box. After a few wears, they fit like a glove. These boots have a more heavy feel than my Lucchese and Born boots, but they are comfortable and go with almost everything. As an added bonus, these boots are made in the USA.

I love these boots! I have owned many pairs of boots over the years, but Frye is definitely my favorite! These are so comfortable and so cute. I would recommend these for anyone. I usually wear a size 9.5 but I ordered a 9 and I do wish they were a bit smaller but an 8.5 would have been too small. Still my favorite boots.

I was wanting a pair of 12R's and was debating between black and charcoal... and then I ran across these! Yes, they are more expensive but let me tell you: they are worth every penny! I have multiple pairs of black boots and I wanted a pair with character- These have it!! They are a wonderful mixture of charcoal, dark brown and of course the orange color you see. If you are on the fence, take the leap and get them. They are awesome! Oh- and I am a size 8-81/2. Went with the 8 and have plenty of room.

Boots are beautifully made. Every seam seems to have great care and detailing. Leather is thick but soft, and molded immediately to my feet. There was zero break in time. Foot bed naturally has good cushioning. I put a cork arch support in because my feet need that (I have really high arches) and they accommodated that well. Boots are heavy and a little loose in the heel. This is typical of a traditional cowboy/girl boot, but if you're not expecting this it could be a problem for some. Sizing is a good American sizing (they do not run small as so many made overseas are these days). So if you're used to skimpy undersized shoes, you might want to order down a half size.

I lusted after these boots for months. I literally read every single review on every single website twice. I finally had enough extra money to splurge on these and boy am I glad I did. First off, they're gorgeous boots. No doubt about it. Real leather, hot, but not manly. Definite edgy flair to them. Really nice quality, I can tell they were made well and built to last. Nice tread, nice color (got the tan), and just the right height. Couple pointers. Listen to the other reviewers when they say to size half a size down. I am normally a 6, but ordered a 5.5 and the length is just perfect. Be warned that the foot part is narrow. I have really narrow feet myself, and these are still narrow for me. I am wearing them around the house with thin socks to break them in and loosen it up. I don't feel like this will be a problem for too long, leather stretches, so it should loosen in no time. If you have skinny little calves like me, know that there will be extra room in the shaft. I'm 5'2 and I think my calves are about 12" diam. There is definitely extra room in there although I might look silly bare legged, they look awesome with skinny or boot cut jeans. And screw it, I'm going to wear it bare legged anyway. I have a feeling I am going to wear these every day for the rest of my life. I bought these to wear to work on construction sites, but they're way too nice for that. The heel height is not noticeable and does not impact walking in any way. Feels like a flat footed boot. Very safe.

These are awesome boots. First of all, how can you go wrong with Frye? Yes they are pricey. But you always do get what you pay for. In this case, a boot that is made to last, and looks fantastic. LOVE the color. Not quite black, not quite light grey. Just right, in the middle.

Love these boots! Bought them in Tan a few years ago and wear them almost daily in the fall/winter. Just ordered the Charcoal as well! The fit is perfect and although they are roomy in the heel area, that's comfortable to me. Anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Charcoal pair!

I have two pair of these boots and love them! But this pair has a weird waxy residue bubbling up all over the boot. It scrapes off in a disgusting yellow wax.

I had coveted these boots for several years before finally getting them in December 2014. They are amazing! Frye has spoiled me on boots for the rest of my life. Super well made (made in USA!), I feel like I could go work on a ranch in these boots. (But I'm actually just feeling super cool walking my city streets.) I have a narrow foot and its rare to find boots that fit. When I first got them, I felt like there was too much extra space in the heel area and my heel was moving around a lot but now I realize that was part of the 'breaking in' process. They felt comfortable from the beginning and have only gotten more so with time. If you have been eyeing these boots for awhile...get 'em! They are so worth the money.

These are my third pair of Frye's and they did not disappoint!! I wear them all the time and they go with every color and every outfit. They are so versatile and comfortable. Frye boots are well worth the investment!

These boots are amazing! I have wide feet, and the square toe gives my feet plenty of room without making them look long. The leather is tough and gorgeous, feel like I could trek through muddy puddles and they look great with skinny jeans and dresses. Love!

I bought this pair after two other frye boots and a pair of pumps. I read a lot of reviews before making the purchase. my previous frye boots were true to size (7) and despite a lot of other reviews that recommended a half size smaller, I purchases size 7 and in Tan. the color is close to the picture, and I would say even prettier. I had a tough time getting my feet in, and once in there was a good amount of slippage. I wore the boots in the house (and was recommended by other reviewers) for a couple of hours for two days and then was able to get my feet in with a normal weight (not too thick or thin) socks on-and walked in them (in the house) for another day before I finally decided that this the right size for me. I wore them out last night and my feet felt fully comfortable in them. These boots, as others have mentioned, are so comfortable that I can imagine that they become my everyday boots/shoes. I love the color, and the feel of these boots-they are pretty and stylish. As a final note, I have a medium size (not too wide or narrow) feet and my calves are on rather small/thin. there is plenty of space for my skinny jeans to get tucked in the boots.

Excellent boot, true to color, quality grain leather, perfect fit. Remarkably quick Zappos shipment, even during the Christmas rush. Best price available, as well.

I ordered the smoke color but they arrived in grey, think they were in wrong box. Ordered in size 7.5, but no problem with Zappos, promptly exchanged for correct color & I sized down half a size. Arrived in 24 hours! Amazing. They were a little narrow so I reordered again in a 7.5 & this pair fit fabulous, nothing like the 7.5 in the grey which felt more like a size 8. Finally got the perfect pair & I love them & there is no company as fantastic as Zappos! Not sure if my UPS man thinks so. I will continue to shop at Zappos, they still continue to amaze me & I'm always encouraging people to shop with them.

These are great boot that are very well made with supple leather. I am usually a size 7½ (8 in some boots) I first ordered the harness 12R in size 7 because after reading the reviews I realized that they ran large. Once I got the 7 I thought they fit pretty well but my heel lifted up way too much, a little bit is normal but this was too much heel lift - I could not run in the boots so I returned them and tried the 6½ on at a store. That fits much better. There is a little heel slippage which is good and of course the front is very tight but will break in and become very comfortable. I must add that they are hard to get on but that changes over time. I was shocked at how large they run - I went a whole size and a half down from 7½-8 to a 6½. I would recommend going down a whole size.

Fabulous color! Love these boots! I normally wear an 8 in Frye but the 7 1/2 fit better in this style. A more narrow type fit across the toe I think due to style, so probably not for a wide foot. A break in period is recommended - so I haven't taken them off! Great boot!