Customer Reviews Frye Harness 12R

These boots are absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately, they didn't fit my "athletic" calves. I bought them in an 8.5 (I usually wear an 8), hoping they'd fit. If you're a bigger/muscular girl, you're probably going to be out of luck. They are gorgeous, though!

These boots were so so cool. The color was spot on. I tried on the left boot, it fit like a glove. The size was perfect, the leather warmed to my foot. The right boot would not go over my ankle. I wiggled, I stretched, I prayed. Nothing worked.

I have always wanted Frye boots, and once I scrounged enough money, I found these beauties in the distressed brown and fell completely in love. I read all the reviews (as not to waste my money) and decided to order half a size down. I'm normally an 8.5, so I went for the 8 figuring I would wear them with thinnish socks and tights. Once they arrived, I drooled over them for a while and marveled at their badass sexiness. When I slipped them onto my feet, I was impressed at how well they fit with just a little tug. But once I stood up, the reality hit me. These guys were far too narrow to stand in comfortably. They're heavy, yes. And stiff. Some breaking in might have worked but honestly it seemed like they would be way too painful to walk in. I really wanted to love them, but we were just weren't meant to be. I shipped them back and ordered some practically identical ones (Harley-Davidson Hustin) in an 8.5. Knowing Zappos they'll get here soon and I'm crossing my fingers that they are more comfortable!

I like the look of the boot and it seems to be made really well. The only thing is it is killing my baby toes and I\'ve been trying to wear thick socks to stretch it out but I still need to rest my feet for about a week or two after wearing these...

I had pined over these boots for 6 months before splurging on them as a Christmas present for myself. I am not one who buys shoes often and am typically quite frugal, but all the reviews convinced me about how "cool" I would feel, how comfortable the boots are, and how they would last for at least 10 years. I have admired the motorcycle boot look for some time, and I thought these shoes would be worth the investment. Sadly, they were not. I hardly ever wear them because they are so uncomfortable. They are tight and stiff and not at all conducive to walking much. Maybe for women who are accustomed to wearing extremely uncomfortable shoes (high heels), these are comfortable in comparison. In my case, none of my dress shoes exceed a 2" height, and are all stacked or wedge heels. I just cannot bring myself to wear shoes that make my feet hurt. When I dress casually, you will usually find me in soft, roomy shoes, often with a lug sole. The clunkiness of such shoes detract from the long length of my feet (I wear an 11), which is nice. However, the slim profile of these boots give me the "banana foot" look, which makes me self-conscious, and I do not at all feel "cool" when I see people checking out my highly conspicuous huge boots!

Unfortunately, not for me - For a year now I've been lusting after finding myself a pair of Frye boots ... and unfortunately, this wasn't the one. The shaft height wasn't good, I have fuller calves and I felt silly and chunky if I tried these on with some of my skirts. Plus, the rectangular toe box was a little odd, and they were definitely almost a full size bigger than what I expected. I am determined to find the Frye's for me, though, cuz I love the brand!

Form, Fit, Function - Frye's Harness Boot was gorgeous and hot, but I felt like the ugly stepsister because I couldn't get it on my foot. Too tight at the instep. Otherwise - really great boot!

I have a love/hate relationship with these boots. I mean, they'e so cute and the quality is as good as it gets - but there's a big problem. I can't wear these boots, even for a quick walk down the block, without limping home with huge blisters on the back of my heels. I've used layers of moleskin, bandaids and those sticky, padded heel inserts but I still have this problem, so my pair spends most of its time in the closet.

These boots weren't made for walking... A well-made boot, but far too narrow in the forefoot... My foot isn't particularly wide and these boots were unwearable until I stretched them out a bit. Even after breaking in, the heel slips too much. Also, the leather is matte and not slightly shiny as shown in the picture.

Love these boots but they run 0.75" longer and a size narrower than older releases. Unfortunately, they don't make a 5W so I'm out of luck.

The boots look like frye harness boots but they were in a generic white box, not a zappos box and Amazon delivered them, with no tag at all and the white label on the inside wasn't there also the frye stamp under the heel looked different. I am not saying they are fake but... something felt off with them. They were too big anyway so I am returning.

I can't figure out sizing on these. The 9 is sloppy big on my feet, yet I can't get the 8.5 on (I gave up after like 10 minutes of trying). I tried several different pairs and different colors. Sadly, I guess these just aren't the boots for me. I wear a 9 in the Frye Carson style.

Very heavy boot, seemed designed for serious work. Not really a boot I’d wear in the city or around town. I’d wear it in the barn for sure.

The toebed was tight and the heel was too wide. My foot was slipping up out of the back when I walked. But my toes were squishes. Also very heavy.

This was so disappointing. They are gorgeous boots but they just did not fit. I tried my actual shoe size. That was too big. I tried half a size smaller, but that was tight around my feet and my heels still lifted too much.

I usually wear a 10 but was considering an 11 because I wanted to wear these with thick wool socks for winter. After reading all the reviews about the boots running large, I ordered them in a 10. How bizarre that everyone thinks they run large! I think they run a size small! I could get the left boot on but it took about 10 minutes straining to get the right boot on! It is not the length or width once my feet are in the boots (although that is uncomfortable) but the measurements of the shaft, ankle, footbed is like trying to move a couch around a corner. I assumed they would wear in so I kept them but they stayed uncomfortable for years. Once my feet were in, they were not too bad, but the anger and frustration putting them on in the morning kept me from ever wanting to wear them. I brought them to a professional to stretch, but he said they were such thick leather and solidly constructed that it would be very difficult to stretch them much. I ended up wearing them a few times and trading them to Buffalo Exchange.

These boots are gorgeous! I am so sad they will not work for me. They were ridiculous to put on and take off. I know that is part of the deal with cowboy boots, but just not for me. I am sure they would last a lifetime, the leather is perfect. I also found them to be very heavy.

Too narrow! The length of the boot is perfect and they look great. I read the reviews and got the boot a 1/2 size small. I tried on the half size bigger and it was too big so I went for the 1/2 size small. Anyway the length fits but they are too narrow, so now I spent the $ and can't return them because I have worn them.

Too tight in toes, and they SQUEAK - Frye boots are so overpriced. I can't figure out why they are so popular. These boots are tight in the toes and rub my little toe uncomfortably. There's a squeak that will not go away and is audible whenever I walk - embarrassing! Another similar style of boots I tried from Frye were so loose in the heel they slid right off. Awful!

Hmmm - this is a disappointment - Unlike other reviewers, I had no problem slipping these boots on, but the problems started there. The boots were heavy, and without the curve above the heels, they slipped off my heels when I walk. I wish I kept my money instead.

I didn't mind paying $398 for a pair of american made Frye boots. They arrived quickly and I was so excited to see the box on my doorstep when I arrived home. The left boot fit perfectly. I couldn't even get the right one on. I put the boots side by side and I could see the right boot was shorter, the instep was lower and the heel cup was smaller than the left. The writing on the inside of the left boot, was bright and legible. The writing on the inside of the right boot was worn away. I felt like they were not even a matched pair. I returned them the next day. Heartbreaking that a company like Frye boots has such shabby workmanship. Shame on you.

This has won worst pair of shoes I have ever bought, and I wear a size 12 and have suffered through terrible shoes. They were not the fit I expected from Frye. It felt a size too big yet, narrow around my toes, wide at the bunion area, wide at the plantar, narrow at my ankles and really wide at my calf. I wanted so much to love them, and was so excited waiting on the delivery, now they are going back the next day.

I ordered these about a few years ago. However my boot shafts are really stiff. Not comfortable at all. Anyone else's boot shaft really stiff? And I agree they are really hard to pull off. I though they would get better with wear but sadly these were a waste of money