Customer Reviews Frye Campus 14L

I bought these 8 years ago on sale not yet realizing the kind of amazing investment Frye's boots are. 8 years later, I have had them resoled once and one interior boot strap has come off, but other than that they have held up beautifully. I imagine these will last me another 8 years at least, and likely would live a lifetime if I had properly cared from them from the beginning. I over mink oiled them not knowing the damage it was doing the first 6 years so they slouch now at the ankle, but it does't seem to matter. I still get compliments on them daily. I will says, I remember it taking a significant amount of time to break them in. I have bunions and the narrow square shape of the front of the boot is very stiff which caused some painful rubbig the first year, but they now fit perfectly and I can wear them all day.

I am so happy with these boots. The leather is so smooth and rich. I normally wear a 9 but bought the 8.5 because of reviews saying they run large. I have C width feet and the 8.5 feels too narrow on me but the length is good. I think I will keep them and see if I can have a boot fitter make them just a tad wider. I read a review that said these boots made her legs bloody. I noticed that there was some sharp nylon stitching that was knotted at the end inside the top of the boot and it scraped my legs too. I just got some sharp scissors and snipped the sharp little ends of the stitching off and problem solved. I got the Banana and they are a little more light yellow than the photo online. My calves are 14.5 and the boots still have plenty of room at the top. I also have very high arches which can be a problem getting boots on and off but I had no issues with these boots. Bottom line, I love these boots and I will be happy to keep them for years to come. I just also purchased the Frye Jenna and they are very classy, look great with skirts.

I regrettably gave my 1st pair of Frye boot to my 1st child; same color and style, but larger size. People chuckled when I mentioned Frye boots. Difficult to find, etc. I happily found them on the Internet chit-chatted with one very friendly Zappos employee who answered all of my questions; I ordered a pair and had them the next day. They didn't fit, so after calling and getting approval to return them, I received a larger size in the same color and style in 2 days only because of time I called. They are great - I'm from the '60s.

I love these boots and they fit my criteria perfectly. I carry a toddler on the NY subway every day and wanted a pair of boots that I could wear with a skirt but were still very stable. As I buy my shoes to last I was looking for something classic and stylish but not in one day out the next fashionable and these are it. Besides, those sort of boots don't seem to come in a low heel anyway. My feet are also of varying sizes: the smaller one is wider and the larger one is normal width and these boots adjusted well with just a few wears. My only issues with wearing them is that a heel is still a heel and my feet aren't used to even a small heel - but that's not the boot's fault.

Best. Boots. Ever. Bought them in the Saddle, and the marbling effect is much more subtle than appears in the photo. Incredibly well made boots (made in USA). The ball of the foot runs a bit more narrow than, say, the Engineer boot, but I bought my usual Frye boot size of 9 and the fit is perfect--just enough room to slip in an insert for more arch support. I have a moderately high arch, narrow heel, and wider forefoot (i.e., bordering on duck feet), and these boots slip on and off with ease. The shaft is perfect, as well. My calves measure 14", so I have an inch to spare if I want to wear these with skinny jeans tucked in; with jeans out, boot line doesn't show under straight-leg or boot-cut jeans. Seriously love these boots.

We bought these boots for our daughter-in-law for Christmas because they were on her list. I could not find them in the stores and was so thrilled that Zappos had them. Personally, I think $300 for a pair of boots is outlandish but she loves them. She put them on immediately after opening them and they fit perfectly and were very comfortable. She also loves the color that she picked.

Yes, they are expensive. Get them anyway. I promise it will be an investment, bring you lots of pleasure and loads of compliments. Order your size, wear them with anything and everything, and prepare to feel chic, sassy, and a bit edgy. Oh, and be ready to answer with "they're Frye Campus boots - you can find them on Zappos." Now go order some tights, some cool boot socks, and prepare to be cool-funky.

After reading some of the reviews I was pleasantly surprised by how comfortable these boots are to walk in. I do a lot of walking and one thing I have noticed is that it's definitely more comfortable to wear thicker socks. I was worried about the calf circumference as I have very narrow calves but it actually doesn't look bad at all. I think these boots have a timeless style and overall I'm very pleased with my purchase.

I am new to the Frye boots. At least over the last 6 months, in which time I have bought 4 pair! I am addicted. The campus 14L seems to fit just a tad bit tighter than the harness, but I did just fine with the same size as my harness boots. My right foot is slightly bigger than my left and the right boot was just a little tight on the top of my foot (I have a high arch), but after wearing them for 3 hours they stretched out and fit great now. I would say I have average size calves and the Campus fits them well. The only negative thing I would have to say is that they are a little loose in the ankle area, I notice it when I look down at them but looking in the mirror it isn't as noticeable. And I think they are looser through that area so they can be slipped on. I don't think if they were any tighter in the ankle area I could get them over my feet. I am thinking about trying the Sabrina next!

This is my second pair of Campus 14L boots. This time I got the Fawn color which is a beautiful tan/light brown. Very neutral and awesome. Great fit and style, especially if you like a little chunkiness. Love them.

This is my third pair of Fryes. I've been wanting a basic, classic boot for a long time. These are beautiful! I love Fryes so much. I'm a size 8 and I ordered an 8- they fit perfectly. But I also like to wear thick smartwool socks with my boots and I prefer them on the looser side. Plenty of room in the toe. Wore them right out of the box.

These are so beautiful, classic and handmade! First day out of the box I wore them while being on my feet all day and had no problems whatsoever.

Best boots ever! I have the Frye engineer which I also love, but the campus are my favorite. They look great with everything. I got the blazer brown which is a dark rich looking color. For me I found them true to size, I'm a solid 7. I tried a 6 1/2 but so snug to the point of uncomfortable. I like wearing thicker socks anyway so the 7 is perfect. These boots are worth every penny, I know I'll be wearing them for years!

Best boots ever! Love these boots, wear them everywhere. So comfortable. I live in snow country so I new I would be wearing wool socks for fall/winter & I ordered the 7's because my other Frye boots run about 1/2 size bigger & they are perfect.

I am picky about shoes, always searching for something perfectly classic, yet somewhat trendy and always comfortable. Frye makes the most amazing boots that stand up to the test and are made in the USA to top it off (at least, I know my 3 different pairs are)! Can it get any better? These boots are so sharp, I'd prefer to never take them off! I know Frye runs on the pricey side for those of us who are working-class folks, but as long as you take good care of them and know of a good shoe repair shop for re-soling, etc. after long-term wear, you will have these boots for a lifetime. Worth every penny!

I LOVE these! For the past three years I have tried them on but would talk myself out of buying them due to the price. This year I broke down and purchased these boots. I have never been more satisfied with a pair of boots. They are the most comfortable boots ever! I'm already looking for my next pair of Frye boots to stalk!

These boots are simply gorgeous. I went back and forth between these and the 14G with the lug sole, and I ended up ordering both to compare. I think the 14L is a much nicer boot, and I like the smooth leather better--my husband said, "It looks like a $300 boot." I was concerned about the sizing, so I ordered an 8.5 and a 9, but the 9 is what fit me (and what I've been wearing in Danskos, a 40). So, for me, the sizing is true to the number. They look gorgeous and pretty with skirts, and my jeans tuck fine into them (I measured my calves at 14 3/4). So excited! And, almost best of all, they smell heavenly--like a saddle, in a good way.

I got my boots in the mail today and I love them! These are my first Frye boots. I read several reviews and decided to go down 1/2 size and they fit perfect! My advice is GET THEM! You will love them!

These boots are my new best friend. They look great with everything! The saddle color is warm and rich. I was concerned that they would be stiff and difficult to break in, but after only two or three wearings, they were super comfortable. I wanted these boots in the 70's, but couldn't afford them. I am so glad that I bit the bullet and bought them now. They will no doubt serve me for decades! One thing to keep in mind: they run big! I am usually a 8.5 or 9. So I ordered 8.5. They were definitely too big. I exchanged them for a 8, which is perfect. I probably could have even gone down to a 7.5, but I live in a cold climate and want room for thick socks.

These boots are amazing. I have large calves and the 14" diameter did not work for me. I called the Frye company and they told me I could have the shaft stretched up to 2 inches. I had them stretched at our local shoemaker and could not be happier with the purchase.

The color of these boots are darker than they appear on the site. Bought the Redwood Soft Pebbled Full Grain and they are a rich chestnut in color, very beautiful. Ordered them in my regular size and they are seriously tight across my instep and not feeling a bit comfortable on day 1. The length seems fine but the width is definitely binding on my poor tootsies. Will give them a couple more wears around the house, but if they don't significantly relax in the footbed I will sadly have to part with these gorgeous boots.

Best boots ever! Super comfy. I am an athlete so my calves are big, most boots this length do not fit over my calves so I was nervous about the fit! They were slightly snug at first but stretched after two wears! Love them and the speedy delivery from Zappos!

Even though I'm returning these, I will tell you that they are beautiful boots. Typical, well made, high quality Frye. I love looking at them -- they're even comfortable (from what I can tell walking around my house!) although they did feel about a half size too big. My heel was slipping out and there was much too much room in the foot part. I ordered my usual size 7 (which was perfect in the Mimi Scrunch Boot and Jane Strappy)...I don't wear super thick socks, so I definitely could've gone with a size 6.5. The dark brown leather was so beautiful...nice and broken in already, and I suspect they would've softened up even more after a few wearings. But overall this boot was just too "clunky" for me. I don't know if it was the squared off toe or what, but once I had them on I just didn't find them to be very flattering. I know I'm getting a great boot with Frye -- so for the price, I figured I may as well return them and get something I'd wear more often. But it's a great style if it suits you -- I gave them 5 stars because they're great, just not for me!

I love these boots. They are beautiful, quality and fun to wear with everything from dresses to jeans. I am athletic so I have muscular calves. It is true that they fit snugly for those of us with bigger calves. Instead of returning them, which I really did not want to do, I lost five pounds and now they fit great.

These boots are fabulous and worth every dollar. I ended up doing what some people said and ordering a half size smaller and they did not fit. For me I stuck to my natural size of 9.5 and the fit perfect. These boots will last forever and they spice up any outfit I put on. Love! Zappos rules with returns too!