Customer Reviews Frye Campus 14L

I'm a size 7.5 in Frye boots but these were very large in the foot and shaft. Overall they felt a whole size larger. The boots are beautiful though with the quality expected from Frye.

As the other reviews have mentioned, the craftsmanship on this boot is outstanding. I like to have a roomy toebox and I have that in this shoe. If you are concerned about the calf width, I think it is very roomy. I have average calves and, if anything, the calf area is too large. Great boot. I look forward to wearing it for many years to come. I ordered the boot in sunrise and it is a bright leather, which I really like.

Very pleased its a little taller than expected but I am delighted at the fit and comfort

initially, I was quite happy. The style, the fit, the leather are great, but...... there is no cushioning and, after wearing them at work all day, my feet hurt. I tried to place Scholls insets to provide some cushion, but then the boots were too tight. I have Lucchese boots that fit and wear well all day and much better than these. Any way, I ordered some heavier boot socks and they seem to help a bit as they provide some cushioning, but they don't completely solve the problem. I am disappointed because I really like the boots. I just can't wear them to work all day.

Very nice boot. Disappointed that after 5 days both doles cracked across the ball of the foot. Customer service provided a return shipping label. They were delivered back to you today. Waiting for my replacement pair!

Extended review; I have had these for about 6 months, wearing 1-2 days each week in the fall. The good; the frye Campus is maybe the best looking boot ever. I get compliments on these every time I wear them, they dress up or down, overall they are an essential style for your collection. The not good: the fit is...loose. I have 6 pairs of cowboy boots in my collection(and 2 pair of Frye western styles), these have the loosest mid foot of any of them, by a lot. I added thick socks, added an insole, and it's tolerable now but far from what you would expect from a medium width. Length is true to boot sizing. The also not good: the leather quality is questionable. The thickness of the leather felt different between left and right boot when I received them, I wrote it off thinking I was crazy. Over the last 6 months, the thinner feeling leather has developed many more creases and a looser fit than the other. See pics. I expected better from a boot at this price point. Overall, this is a great looking boot with a lot of cool history, just beware of sizing and leather quality. I love Frye products in general(and own several), but the fit and quality of this boot misses the mark. I hope this is helpful, happy boot hunting!

I just received this boot, paid 2 day air so I could take it on my trip to Seattle for Christmas. With my other Frye boots, I wear a 7.5 size, but based on all the reviews here, I sized down to 7, but even with thick socks, the boots slip off my heals. It looks like I may have to size down further to a 6.5, but I'm not sure that those will fit. Other than that the boot is a good, sturdy, quality Frye boot and I love Frye boots. It does have a straight, thick/wide,"tree trunk" look at the ankle which is different, not so sure that I like that as my other Fryes are curvy, come in at the ankle, but I was willing to go with a new look... oh well... maybe another style... one thing is certain, I will always wear Frye boots -as long as they keep their quality standards. I would prefer if they made all of them in USA, not Mexico. Thanks!

Bought these Boots a little over a month ago and am not pleased with them at all. This purchase was the second in maybe two years. The first pair were perfect in looks and wear, and I wanted another pair for rotating wear. The most recent pair are well put together, but materials are sub standard for use on a boot of such price and quality. There are depressions in the leather of the toes of the boots taking away from a smooth surface. The boots have not been worn yet, only to try on. I would very much like to have them replaced but as yet have not had the time due to Vacationing. S.E.D.

Bought these Boots a little over a month ago and am not pleased with them at all. This purchase was the second in maybe two years. The first pair were perfect in looks and wear, and I wanted another pair for rotating wear. The most recent pair are well put together, but materials are sub standard for use on a boot of such price and quality. There are depressions in the leather of the toes of the boots taking away from a smooth surface. The boots have not been worn yet, only to try on. I would very much like to have them replaced but as yet have not had the time due to Vacationing. S.E.D.

I was very excited to order a pair of Campus boots in the sunrise color. I have a pair from the 70s/80s which I wear often, but was looking forward to updating things a bit. I will also point out that I have a number of modern Frye boots, all made in the last few years: A pair of Harness 12R's, two pairs of Billy Pull Ups, and a Wyatt Americana, all of which I totally love and wear often. So, I open the box up and here's what I am seeing: The boots, even though very tall, are very light. They don't feel robust. The heels don't feel very substantial. The entire boot doesn't have any rugged build qualities like my harness boots. The leather is a lot thinner than on my vintage ones, especially on the shaft. Not to be cruel, but it kind of looks like a woman's boot build. Bummer. And it's too bad. I love the color. But it just doesn't look or feel substantially made. It doesn't look like a boot that's gonna last a few decades like my old ones. So, I am not sure what's going on with these new ones, but it would be nice to see them made more substantially. They look like a girly fashion boot. Not to mention one of the pull tabs was already broken off when I unboxed themso, return in progress. Also, please make a Cavalry or Harness boot in some interesting leathers. All there are is drab browns and "tans" that look like drab brown and black. It would be nice to see some real tans or orange-cognacs or something like the old school Frye leathers. I'd love to throw more money at you, so help a guy out here...

I was very excited to order a pair of Campus boots in the sunrise color. I have a pair from the 70s/80s which I wear often, but was looking forward to updating things a bit. I will also point out that I have a number of modern Frye boots, all made in the last few years: A pair of Harness 12R's, two pairs of Billy Pull Ups, and a Wyatt Americana, all of which I totally love and wear often. So, I open the box up and here's what I am seeing: The boots, even though very tall, are very light. They don't feel robust. The heels don't feel very substantial. The entire boot doesn't have any rugged build qualities like my harness boots. The leather is a lot thinner than on my vintage ones, especially on the shaft. Not to be cruel, but it kind of looks like a woman's boot build. Bummer. And it's too bad. I love the color. But it just doesn't look or feel substantially made. It doesn't look like a boot that's gonna last a few decades like my old ones. So, I am not sure what's going on with these new ones, but it would be nice to see them made more substantially. They look like a girly fashion boot. Not to mention one of the pull tabs was already broken off when I unboxed them...so, return in progress. Also, please make a Cavalry or Harness boot in some interesting leathers. All there are is drab browns and "tans" that look like drab brown and black. It would be nice to see some real tans or orange-cognacs or something like the old school Frye leathers. I'd love to throw more money at you, so help a guy out here...

Bought these because I wore a couple of pairs in high school and college (actually wore a pair everyday). Although the quality and workmanship seemed great they just did not feel the same as my old pairs did. These felt a lot bulkier and heavier than I remember and didn't feel they would be comfortable for me. I am not criticizing the product, don't think they were a match for me so I returned them.