Customer Reviews Frye Harness 12R

Frye Harness - The first thing I saved up for and bought with my own money when I was a young girl was a pair of Frye boots. I have always loved the look and the new styles are better than ever. My husband gave me this pair as a gift on Christmas morning and I put them on immediately (they look great with pajama pants, by the way). I've worn them several times. The quality, design, texture and color are excellent. My only complaint is that they feel slightly big in the heel. My husband purchased a half size smaller than I normally wear based upon some reviews he read. That was a good move. The size is right, but again, the heel is a bit wide. It will be worth it to figure out the right sock or insert to comfortably wear these very cool boots.

Love my Fryes - I was thrilled to receive them the next day!! Love the look and color. I am a size 10, but these seemed a little bigger. Would like them to have fit narrower on the calf, but still wear them with skirts anyway.

Fry harness - Good boot but a little too narrow for my foot. I really needed a wide width.

harness boot - This is a wonderful looking boot that is well made using quality leather. However, I am seriously disappointed in how poorly the heel fits. I wear a 6 1/2 and that's what I ordered but my foot flops up and down in the boot due to what I feel is an unusually large heel pocket. I have had to put in padded heel grippers to create some sort of hold.

not too comfortable for me and didn't love the look

I wish these came in a wide width! I tried ordering up 1/2 size, but the fit was just too narrow. It breaks my heart to have to return these; I've wanted a really great pair of boots for a long time. Guess it will just be a longer time.

I think something was wrong with the boots I received. The seams on the inside of the boot shaft have a smooth piece of finished leather that covers the seam, but the cover leather looked to have something on it (glue maybe?) or was in some other way degraded below the ankle. It was extremely rough and uncomfortable. On one side of one boot it was smooth and that part felt very comfortable, so I think that was how it was supposed to be.

These were killer boots at a killer price and it just killed me to send them back. Though I have a high instep, I wear Frye's Campus and Cavalry styles without a problem. In the same size, I could not get these Harness boots onto my feet without the old plastic bag, fall-back remedy. Once on, these felt fine: right amount of heel slip, and all. But without the plastic bags, there was no way my high-instepped foot was going to get around the corner of the shaft into the boot. Darned if I'll wear plastic bags on my feet in summer, so these didn't work. Such a deal - too bad it didn't work out!

Painful to walk in

Ouch. Toe pinchers. Returned.

I wanted to love these. The quality craftsmanship and slightly more versatile tread are fantastic. I wear a 10 or 11 and have medium width and arch. They went on with an easy tug and really fit like a glove (not easy for a pull-on boot, but I loathe zippers in boots!) My calf measures 15 1/2” and these left enough room for leggings or skinny jeans. But there was a faux silvery finish on the heel and around the sole I didn’t like. It may wear off over time but at this price point, I’m not keeping them unless I loooove them. Also, the squared design of these (while comfortable) made the toe look too long for my taste. Plus these wouldn’t be “every day” boots as the climate here is too warm. I will try Frye again for sure, when it makes more sense to invest in a great boot.

Major heel slippage especially on my left foot and the pair I received had black lines on the sides that did not look like normal imperfections. Almost looked like black magic marker lines. For the price, I returned them May re-order a half size smaller.

This is a pair of gorgeous boots, but not for wide feet or those who prefer a wide width shoe. I normally wear an 8W or 7.5 W although my feet are relatively thin. I went with the 7.5 medium which is the right size in length but just too narrow with thin or thick socks. I felt as if my feet were being squashed from both sides and my toes were rubbing on the top. The boot itself has a very narrow appearance at the front which I did not like. If you have wide feet or like wide-width shoes, this is not for you.

Gorgeous boots but couldn't get them on. There is no adjustment of the straps around the ankle and I just could not get my foot in because it was so tight in that area, and stiff. Sorry, I have to return them..

I ordered these a 1/2 size smaller than what I originally ordered to compare (8.5 & 9 - I usually wear a 9). I have to say the quality of the leather was different and the color was almost an entire different shade of the ones I was comparing them to (same color, tan, but in a size 9). I am returning these and sticking to the original size I ordered. Also, I paid for one day shipping but they didn't arrive till 10 pm two days after I placed the order.

The color of the Smoke washed/oiled leather is gorgeous! I has a brown tint to it which makes it nice to go with browns/blacks/greys. The first pair I ordered, had a discoloration on the shoe portion of the boot, like a paint drip that had run. Needless to say, for the price paid, these were returned. The second pair arrived today...great color and not so great fit. The right shoe is significantly looser than the left. There is one more pair in my size...I re-ordered again and I hope the third pair will be the charm. Otherwise, I may have to try another site or even the Frye Company for satisfaction on these.

Frye boots are amazing and well-made, but these weren't the right style for me. I ended up going with the knee-high Melissa Button Boot with a backzip, which were more versatile for me.

I want to love these boots, and I'm sure I will...once I get a pair I can get my feet into! Based on the reviews, I ordered my regular size to give myself a little extra room. I worked up a sweat trying to get my feet (especially my left one) into the boot! Once I got past the belt/buckle portion, they felt great! But I figured I wouldn't want to struggle every time I wanted to wear them. I returned that pair and ordered another pair 1/2 size up from my regular size. Second verse, same as the first. I can hardly get my feet into the boots, but once I do, they feel pretty good. But again, I don't want to dread putting them on...these are supposed to be boots you wear for the rest of your life. Returning the 1/2 size up pair for a full size up from my regular size. I sure hope these work, because if they don't, I'm going to give up on the dream of Frye Harness boots.

Super cute boot, but super stiff and SUPER narrow. :( I've wanted a pair forever, finally ordered them and my heart sank when my medium width size seven foot squeezed in. Alas, no way to stretch them out and break them in without killing my feet given how stiff they are.