Customer Reviews Frye Campus 14L

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.

A welcome addition to any boot girl's closet - These boots are one of the best I have worn. Comfortable from day one, well made and timeless. Run true to size and very versatile.

Great investment - As other reviewers have stated, they do run big. I ordered a 7 1/2 and I usually wear between a 8 and 7 1/2. They are easy to get in and out despite not having a zipper. And the leather is fabulous. I love the banana color- a fun neutral color that will go with almost everything. And of course, Zappos' customer service was superb as usual.

The Frye Campus boots are awesome- and Zappos's overnight shipping and price matching are unbeatable! The boots are very comfortable, I've worn them twice so far without problems. I usually wear a 9.5 and I got the 9, which fits fine.

These are just amazing. My wife bought them for me. They are just the thing needed for the Irish weather. Cool and sexy. I'm giving 5 stars for comfort 'cause I just got them today, and after a half-an-hour of wearing them you can feel them settling down. Cheers, Frye!

These boots look great with everything. The leather is great, so it's worth the price. I got the banana and at first thinking it will be too yellow, but after wearing them, it's not, great color. As always, great free shipping with Zappos with the service they offer.

I wanted to love these boots--but the calves were snug and the overall look was like a rainboot. I will look for other Frye boots though.

the boot is solid , I couldn't stand them at first as my toes / toe box was jammed, but....but I put a sandwich sized ziplock bag filled 1/4 full, with air let out, put the boots in the freezer, and voila, the toe box stretched, a bit more than I wanted on the left (smaller foot) but good as the boots are pricey, it fully worked...

Campus, in brown was the first model of Frye boots I ever owned. I bought them when I was a teenager, and they lasted 12 years! Comfortable and sturdy from the outset. I now own four more pairs. Three in the Harness 12 variety and one Vera slouch and the more distressed, the better. Love them forever!

I was so excited to open the Zappos box today with my new Frye Campus 14L boots! Unfortunately, I was very disappointed that I wasn't able to slide them over my calf! I got the Saddle Brown in an 8½ and they are gorgeous! I never considered my calfs to be unusually large and never had a problem getting tall boots before until now. I thought about having them stretched because I hate to send them back but I cannot take the chance that it will not work and be stuck with expensive boots that I cannot wear.

Initially I ordered the Campus Stitching Horse. As much as I really loved the fit and look of the boot, I really needed a boot that was more versatile, and not quite so country/western. Besides the colors offered here at the moment were not what I had in mind. Banana is too light and walnut too dark. So I tried these in Saddle. I do love the heel height in these boots. I also love the shaft circumference. I like that they are plain without stitching. They fit nice and close to my calves like the Campus boots did, (my calves measure about 13½") with room to spare for skinny jeans underneath, yet would be still fit closely enough to bare legs for a skirt or dress. My issue with these boots is that me heels slipped quite a bit in the 7½ size (which is my size) as well as my feet in general felt like they were flopping inside the boot. Where as the shaft fit perfect, except for the ankle area, where it seemed as though it was too roomy, and bent/collapsed with each step unattractively. I ended up choosing the Phillip Harness Tall boot in the 7½ size. Now that boot fit beautifully and very comfortably! I can now say I have a pair of Fryes, even though it took me several pairs to figure out which was going to work best for me. Thank you, Zappos! Your shipping and return policy, is great. Otherwise just guessing would not work, as all boots, styles, fit differently.

Wow these are made from gorgeous leather. I wanted to like the boots so badly but they were very wide on my narrow feet and there was tons of movement at the heels when I walked, so much that thicker socks would not even help.

Although these boots are as pretty as can be they gurt! True to size but out of the box very uncomfortable and have worn them several times and still hurt after just a bit or wear time. Very stylish and sharp looking but for comfort...well not so good.

So far I have only been wearing them around my house because I am still not sure if they will work. Most reviews said they felt too large but for me they are tight across the top of my foot and a little difficult to get on. I think they may just need breaking in but I am not sure if they will stretch out at all. But otherwise, I bought the banana color and it is awesome and unique, the boots looks good on and go with pants, skirts and dresses - the style is great, I am only a little unsure regarding comfort. From what I have read they are fabulous according to most people who own these boots, so I will probably keep wearing them around and see if they loosen up a bit.