Customer Reviews Frye Campus 14L

Great All Around Boot - I just received my much anticipated Frye Campus boots in dark brown and they are gorgeous. The only issue is they are extremely difficult to get on. Once on my heel does slip but I am glad I bought my true size. They already feel comfortable and I ams ure they will break in. The color is beautiful, seems like they will go with everything. Yea!! I believe I have found my all around perfect everyday boot.

Love them! I got my Frye boots (in saddle) in the mail 3 days ago. Beware...the first time putting them on is not easy. The boots and I had a throw-down in the middle of the floor before they finally surrendered. It does take a couple of days to stretch them out. Otherwise, they are quite comfortable and look great with most outfits. You will get plenty of compliments.

Banana? More like caramel. The color is actually a beautiful, warm caramel with striations of a darker brown. They're very neutral; I think calling it "banana" is a little off-putting. I have a tough time finding shoes that fit because I have bunions, so my feet are wider at the front than at the back. I took a chance and ordered these boots on sale from another retailer and I just got them yesterday, but the leather is very supple and I can tell they'll stretch to accommodate my weird feet. They're pretty tight around my calves, but again I think they'll be fine after a few wearings. Definitely take other reviewers' advice and order a half-size to a full-size smaller than you usually wear. I'm scared to wear these boots until I waterproof them, because I love them so much I think I'll be wearing them for many years to come. They make me feel like I could kick some serious butt. Now I'm considering paying full price for the black ones...

Great Boots! These are the best pair of boots I own! They make my big feet look small, which is nice for once- They are very comfortable and are nice in the winter time when worn with a thick knee sock- they look great with jeans, dresses, and skirts- they are very unique and get lots of compliments! They are worth the price and it's great they they're made in the USA! I wear a nine and an 8.5 fit perfectly!

Frye's - Had a pair like this back in the 70's. Great boots then, great boots now.

Great, great, great! This boot is great. It's pretty comfortable for a heavier boot, but I have to exchange my "banana" ones for something darker. Great color for spring time things, but too bright for me (city girl). The leather is VERY soft and the insole is nicely cushioned. Great boot, great investment.

Love this boot! This is a perfect boot for skirts – long AND short – and jeans. The color is gorgeous and they're not overly dressy, but they definitely take an outfit up a notch.

This is a super looking boot! I read the reviews and ordered a half size smaller and when I tried them on they fit perfectly. Very well made too!

Great Long-Term Investment- I bought the Frye Campus boots in both Banana and Dark Brown within a week of each other. It took a couple of tries to get the size right, but ultimately, a half-size smaller was perfect. I also found that the banana shade I received in the mail was a darker version of the true banana shade I saw at my local department store. Regardless, the boots didn't take long at all to break in and I love them. I received the dark browns in the mail two days before leaving for the Sundance Film Festival and I wore them without problems. Major observation: Not good for wet weather. Otherwise, the boots will go everywhere else. I have been wearing both pairs almost everyday and still loving them. I will have them for a very long time.

Frye Campus, a good wardrobe staple. While contemplating a purchase of this boot I read these reviews to help me decide on the size to order. I, like most every other customers went a half size smaller than my usual size. The boot is stiff at the start, but very quickly gives. It is a classic and looks great with jeans or a skirt or a dress. I chose the color banana for a change from the ordinary dark brown or black. It is a fun color, but will look much better as it gets beat up and worn in.

Never had Frye boots when they were so hot in the '70's as I was a bit too preppy for my own good. Now that I'm older and much cooler than I was then - I LOVE these boots. Go great with everything, amazingly becoming and comfortable.

Amazed! I ordered these boots last night and received them the very next morning- amazing! Now about the boot- I normally wear between a size 8 1/2-9. I originally ordered this boot in a size 8 1/2, but my heel was way too loose, as if the boot was almost like a flip flop. I ordered a size 8 instead, and I must say they are a much better fit. Since they are made of all leather, they will fit a little snug at first, but with use, will eventually stretch and conform to the shape of your foot. They look beautiful, and are well worth what I paid for them. I highly recommend them!!

Great boots! These boots are great! I got them in the Dark Brown which is more of a worn look than brand new brown. I love it! They look great with jeans, which I wear all the time. They, like other Frye boots, tend to be a little snug around the front of your foot and looser in the heel area. I wore them twice and they have conformed to my feet better and actually really comfortable! I think I'm going to get the same boots in other colors eventually! Zappos is great! I ordered them Saturday, standard free shipping, and received them Monday! Unreal! Plus you get the 365 day return policy so you can't go wrong.

Love the boots, but... I really do love these boots- they were exactly what I was looking for. However, the shaft is my problem: it's just a little tight, so I can't pull the boot all the way up. I thought these boots would have a wide shaft, but I guess not. I might have to return them for half a size bigger, too. I took previous advice and bought half a size smaller than usual, and they were really tight. I wonder if the shaft will be wider on bigger sizes- does anyone have a clue? I really do love these boots...*sigh*

Pure love. Thank you, Zappos, for being the greatest retailer of shoes possible. I love these- I got them in both Dark Brown and Banana and they're both amazingly versatile colors- they go with everything without looking like you tried hard at all. The leather of the brown is a bit stiffer than the banana, but they're both very comfy and I walk all day in them with no problems whatsoever. I want more!

Frye's campus 14L- Wicked long term investment if you’re funky enough to not care what the fashion hawks have to say. Just like good wine they get better with age. I went for saddle, looking worn around the toes now but buff up ok. I now want a black pair to add to my collection for days when I want a smarter look. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!

Great but don't get starry eyed! These boots are of the most beautiful and quality craftsmanship I have ever owned. It is true that you DO need to order a half size smaller. Thanks to Zappos reviewers, I took a chance, and they were all right! TRUE: The toe does feel a bit cramped, and the heel is a bit too roomy. TRUE: I wore them out the first time going (ironically) around campus, no socks, trying to break them in. Unfortunately broke my feet more than I broke them in--I'm not kidding when I say that my feet had blisters on my pinkie toes, big toes, and heel. Watch out for those areas--I had to let my feet heal for 2 weeks before I could try them on again. Marvelously, they're more comfortable now after wearing them in. It's worth the sacrifice, because once you break them in, they'll be yours for 30 years or more. No pain, no gain! Start with small trips; I stomp around in them around the house doing normal activities, and build up their "endurance" so to speak. These are expertly crafted boots, worth the initial investment. I wish I got them darker, because who knows how long the Banana (really just a light tan --not yellow) trend will last. With these boots, the key thing to remember is that practice makes perfect. Don't be heartbroken if you get blisters, I did when many others have not. I think this is because I have narrow, small feet, so they slid around alot without socks. Wear socks first until they're broken in. One reviewer mentioned wading into water a few inches, but I don't recommend that--just think of all the things that could go wrong! It's all about having the leather worked in places you need it worked--areas that feel tight at first are GOOD signs, because that's an area that (at the expence of your skin) will get prodded and molded to fit you like a glove. Don't be starry eyed--but don't be scared either!

Beautiful boots! A great boot, flexible enough to wear with funky skirts or jeans. Not at all trendy, these boots are made to last a looong time. The color is definitely more neutral the the name "banana" implies. Order at least a half-size smaller than your normal shoe size.

At first I couldn't understand what the big deal was about Frye Campuses- they looked to me like any plain old boot and a little bit too masculine for my taste. However in person, the boots are amazing. The workmanship is the best I've ever seen on any boots I've owned, and you can tell that they are painstakingly made from the stitching and leather quality. The height is perfect - high enough to make a difference in stature, yet low enough to be comfortable. They feel very sturdy, and yet are sexy and feminine in a rugged, "couldn't care less" kind of way. I was kind of nervous about the length hitting my calf at the wider part of my leg, but it looks fine b/c the shaft opening is quite wide, and thus makes my legs look slimmer. My only slight complaint is that the heels slip a tiny bit yet the toe area is slightly narrow (my feet are a tad wide). It's no big deal though, b/c it's not painful, and I can tell that the leather is already starting to give after little wear. I got these in dark brown, which looks a little more yellow than in the photo - but it's a very cool finish b/c they look like a naturally distressed vintage boots. These are worth the money and fit true to size for me.

FRYE CAMPUS L W- Definitely high-quality boots. Usually a 9, but 8.5 fits perfect. A little hard to get on though. Once you get your feet in they feel great. Having some trouble with the "tag" sewn in the inside of the leg of the boot. It rubs against my skin and created a sore on my leg. I'm trying to figure out how to get the tag off. Maybe a seam-ripper. Anybody else have this problem? They'd be better without the tag inside. Love the color! Zappos is great on customer service. Would recommend the boot and shopping at Zappos.

I owned this shoe in the 70's. At that time they didn't make larger sizes for women. I normally wear an 11 1/2 or 12, but thought I would take a gamble with the 11. I actually fits quite well, a little snug, but I think that they will loosen up a bit with wear. Great looking, well made boot! Zappos is great! I ordered this Wed at 4pm(CST) and received the shoes before 5pm on Thursday! Tanya on the phones ROCKS!

Sweet boots - Got a pair from Zappos and they came so very quick! Boots were a tiny bit tight around my feet but gave just walking around my apartment. They fit perfect and are true to size.

Great Boots!! I really love these boots! They will work for winter or summer. Cute with jeans and dresses or skirts!

Comfy - These boots are awesome. They are a little roomier than I thought they would be, but otherwise they rock.

These boots are amazing... I have skinny legs and they STILL look good, which is quite the feat to accomplish! I recommend them to anyone who is looking for a boot like this! I usually wear between a 9.5 and a 10, and I ordered a size 9, which fits great.