Customer Reviews Frye Harness 12R

This is my 4th pair of Fryes, I love them! These are my absolute favorites. Casual yet classic. I am a 9 normally and a 8.5 in Fryes but these are a bit bigger. I should have gotten an 8!

Just received my Fryes in tan, size 8. They fit perfectly and I can tell we are going to be long time friends, already. The leather is a bit stiff, but it won't take long to break in. I'm ready to go back for another pair already!

I also waited a long time before i took the plunge. My last Frye boots were back in 1979! I ordered the 15 inch harness boot. I love the taller version. I did have to return at least 2 pairs, some for color, the boots didn't match. And one pair for fit, one boot was difficult to walk in. As always Zappos took care of it without any problems. Finally I was happy with the ones I know live in. Lots of complements no matter when or how I wear them. They do take a bit of time to break in. I also wear them with or without socks, such a great buy! I normally wear a 7-7.5, so I ordered a 7 in these. Perfect, snug but because of the leather and being pull on boots I wouldn't want them any other way.

I absolutely love these boots. They are so versatile and comfy. I wear them constantly! I found that they run very true to size. The first few times I wore them they were a bit stiff and required a boot height shoe horn.

First, I will say I'm a Frye fanatic. I'm on my fourth pair now, but these Harness 12R boots were my first. The boots are so well made and I have no doubt someday I will pass them on to my daughter...when I'm in my 80's! I jumped into the land of Frye because of a friend that has had her Harness 12R for 20 years, yes, they are that well made. I often have people stop and ask me where I got my boots. I have had mine for close to three years now and due to the industrial sole on these, there is little visible wear. They take a few weeks to break in, but once broken in, they mold to your feet and are like your favorite pair of jeans. The only con is they are heavy, and I personally can't wear them for a full day of walking just due to the weight. I don't really consider this a con though, the leather is thick on these and the sole heavy duty, so it is to be expected that they will be heavy. I condition my boots every few months and the leather continues to soften. They are great with skinny jeans, skirts and of course shorts.

I have had these boots for about 3 years now and they just get better with age! I originally bought these to ride bike with but the more and more that I wear them the better they get so I find myself wearing them more and more often. I get such compliments on them! I got the tan, in a 5.5M which is normally what I wear. These look great with skinny jeans and they hit on the leg just right for me. I am a little over 5' so if you are taller you might want to get a higher shafted boot. I cant say enough about these boots! They were my first pair of Frye's and since I have bought one more pair. I am in the market for another pair though! These are expensive but they are a boot that you will have forever! THANK YOU FRYE!

Like other reviewers, I am in love with my boots. They are supremely comfortable, and they manage to stay comfortable over a full day's wear. They were a little stiff initially, but after about a week of daily wear, I stopped noticing the stiffness. Maybe I just got used to them or maybe that's how long it took to break them in -- not sure. Also, as other reviewers have noted, there might be some inconsistencies in the manufacturing of the boots. After ordering my first pair of boots, I discovered a defect in the stitching on the sole of one shoe, but Zappos was awesome enough to overnight me another pair and I swapped the defective shoe with a good one. I got the Dark Brown Crazy Horse, which is hardly a dark brown; it's more of a medium tan, but it's a very versatile color and goes well with lots of looks. These boots are adorable with jeans as well as with skirts. I'm a big fan and am glad I finally made the leap to buy a pair of Fryes even though they cost an arm and a leg...

I love these boots! They take a while to break in, but once they do, they're great! I wear them with and without socks. I did have to send my first order back though. Although the box said black size 6, the boots inside were distressed grey in not sure what size, but too big. I return them, got credit and a new pair were sent the next day. This was a big dollar purchase for me, but so glad I bought them!

I am in love! I wanted these boots for years, but I just could not justify the money. Finally I decided that I deserved them and took the plunge! I am ecstatic! The reviews were mixed so I went with my true size 7½, and they seem fine. Yes, there is some heel slippage, but I just do not see how I could wear a 7. I am fine with these, and I wear thick socks anyway and an orthotic so there is not really an issue. I ordered the Chocolate Vintage and the color is incredible. I had to order two pairs though, as the first pair the boots did not match. One was lighter than the other and I did not like it. The second pair was not perfect but much better so I am keeping these. I find this happens a lot with Frye and the mismatching. Annoying but I do not blame Zappos. The boots are comfortable and go with everything. I am very pleased and when I can afford it plan to buy another color. These are built to last!

Been wanting these boots for a long time. Finally decided to get them. So glad I did! They are beautiful! I did have to size down. I am usually an 8 1/2 and had to exchange for an 8. They fit great, gorgeous boots! And customer service was awesome, you guys rock!

Truly beautiful, well-crafted boots in the tradition of Frye, with a deep, rich, warm brown tone. Be aware that the toe area comes darkened, which may not be apparent in the image online. My one and only issue: These boots are so hefty that when shipped (Zappos does not take particular care with shipping boots by packing them tightly in their box OR by adding a bit of extra padding between each boot in the Frye box), they bang around during shipping causing the boots to become marred. It's a really bummer when beautiful boots come with one big dent in the toe that can't be removed. This is the second time I've ordered boots from Zappos that have been shipped and damaged in this way. Extra care in shipping would be advisable. Such a great company. You'd think they'd figure this out.

This is possibly the most beautiful boot I have ever seen. The grey is amazing, the harness is edgy and cool. They are so well made and will last forever. They feel like I could walk forever in them.

Greatest boots ever! I just got them today and they look and feel wonderful! I am so glad I made the choice to get them. I kept debating on these and another brand however I certainly made the right choice! You will too if you get a pair of these. Again, the service from Zappos...amazing! You really care about your customers. Thank you.

Opened the box and fell in love! Got them in Redwood. Put them on hated to take them off! They are gorgeous! I generally wear an 8 in Fryes and a 8.5 in regular shoes [Clarks, Born, etc. 8 1/2's. In Lucchese boots I wear a 7.5. Just for reference.] These fit great right out of the box, if I wanted to wear them without socks I could have gone a full size smaller. I like socks so 1/2 size smaller was just right for me.The color is gorgeous and the boots are so well made. They will last me for years! Love them! So cute with skinny jeans tucked in. Can't wait for the weather to cool down so I can wear them all the time!

I love these boots. I ordered my normal shoe size, a 7 and found them to be a little loose. I think with an insert and a thick sock they'll be perfect. These are great with boot cut jeans. I have big calves so I'm not sure they'll work with a skinny but we'll see. I love the color and everything about this boot. I also love Zappos. I ordered these boots Monday morning and had them by Tuesday afternoon before 3!

These are my new favorite boots! They fit true to size. I have slightly wide feet, so it took a few wears to break in but they are super cute and comfortable. They also fit really well on my calves. I have normal size calves, sometimes I find boots either too big or small on my calves but these are perfect!

I absolutely love my Frye boots! I have looked at these for a long time. My family bought them for me for my birthday. I wear in between an 8½ and 9, the 8½ fit perfectly. Not too tight anywhere. No break in time at all! It has been a long time since I have worn boots. I put these boots on and wore them all day, so comfortable. Very good looking, soft, well made boots. Of course Zappos is always the best!

These are gorgeous! Love the vintage, antique look. Great fashion piece and just so nice! I went down a full size and half down if that helps.

The Frye Harness 12R's are pretty much the coolest boots I can imagine. I think I have the worst feet for them though - wide with bunions and narrow ankles. I normally wear an 8.5-9 and went with the 9 in these due to the narrow width. I can understand why so many reviewers were able to size down because this boot is quite long, but if you have wide feet you will probably have to stick with your regular size and deal with the extra length. I also have some pretty noticeable heel slippage but I don't mind much because these boots are so cool and unique. There is enough room in them for some thin insoles but my thicker orthotics are too tight of a fit. These are also quite heavy but not in a bad way; just different from what I am used to. I get compliments on them from both women and men (men never notice anything but they notice these boots!). I have them in tan and use Frye's weatherproofing spray on them; it makes the color very rich and moisturizers the leather to keep them looking good. I've had these boots for about 5 years and haven't had any problems with them yet. I highly recommend them; they are both a fashion and utility boot, they're reasonably priced for Frye's and they're probably the best quality boot that Frye offers.

I am an 8½W. I decided to buy these in an 8½ and see how they fit. They pinched my pinkie toe. Not good. I returned them, ordered the 9. 9 slips a little in the heel, but is a better width for me. The 9 was comfortable right away. The 8½ was not. If you are doubting if you should size up or not them I say yes. These should be comfortable, not pinching toes. I absolutely love the look of these boots. They fit great over or under jeans.

I love these boots! They look great with jeans, or with skirts and fun tights or knee socks. They're remarkably comfortable and durable.

This is my 3rd pair of Frye's, the only boot I'll wear; my first pair is at least ten years old and I wear them daily, working/riding horses, doing the barn chores, and they brush right off to go to work at the office. The Harness 12R's just arrived, way ahead of schedule, fit perfectly right of the box, and are ready to wear all day. For you other Plus size ladies, the size 10 fits my 16.5 inch calf with plenty of room to tuck in my not-so-skinny jeans. Zappos service was excellent as always.

These are amazing boots. Outstanding quality, comfort and style. I wear them every chance I get and once they are on my feet, I never want to take them off. They are built to last...worth every penny!