Customer Reviews Frye Veronica Slouch

I got these boots a few weeks ago in the dark brown tumbled full grain. I wear a 9 to 9.5 and ordered these in a nine. After the first few wearings, I still was having a lot of pain in the balls of my feet. These were just not stretching enough to accommodate my forefoot, which is wide anyway, plus I have bunions. In a last-ditch effort before throwing them up on Craigslist, I put in a gel insole, put on a thick pair of socks, and repeatedly sprayed on a mixture of rubbing alcohol and water while I walked around by house, then wore them till they dried. My feet were absolutely screaming during this process, but it worked! The next day, after my feet had recovered, I put them on with a thin pair of socks and no insole, and they had stretched beautifully! I wore them all day at work, and my feet were totally comfortable to the last minute. They now are incredibly comfortable and I couldn't be happier.

OK, first off, let me state I am Frye lover! I currently have 6 pairs of Frye boots, 2 pr of flats, 3 handbags and a clutch. That said, Frye sizing can be kind of all over the charts, my Frye boots range from size 5.5 to 6.5, but I am normally a true 6 in boots. I have a 6.5 in these boots and they fit perfect, with that slight slip in the heel you want in leather boots. So, while I do agree with others that this boot runs large, I don't agree that it runs that large, I wouldn't go with a whole size larger. If half sizing isn't available for you, I would go the smaller size and stretch the boots abit, I believe a whole size would be too large. This is just my experience with the fit of these. One other word of caution with these boots: I know this style of boot is so popular and has gained much of that popularity because celebrities like Miley and Ashley Tisdale are seen wearing these and they look so cute. OK, if you are planning to wear these boots like you see them wearing them, very slouchy, sometimes with the shift even flipped over at the top, they are apparently purchasing this boot with the extended shift sizing. I find Frye boot shafts to be surprisingly narrow to begin with and I do not have large calves at all. As stated I wear a size 6 boot, I am 5'2" and weigh between 110 and 115 pounds, last check was 112. I have never had those nice round muscular calves some women have, even when I use to work out 4 days a week, before having 4 kiddos haha! I expected this boot to have a somewhat wider shift because it is not a structured but rather slouchy shaft. It's not. I have room, I can slouch it down, I can wear them with jeans even.But I would not be able to wear these flipped over or has hugely slouchy as they do. So this is why I am assuming they are ordering extended shaft sizing. Overall, I love these boots and they are one of my fave pairs of Fryes! I got these in the brown calf shine color because My other Fryes are black, grey or the lighter brown and this color is a very nice dark vintage brown that can be worn with a lot. Sorry for the lengthy review, but I wanted to point out a few points that some may find important when purchasing these boots.

These are not real Fyre boots, cheaply made and not 100% leather. I will not order shoes from Zappos again. These boots are not even made in America as the slogan of Frye boots proclaim. They are made in Mexico and not even close to the quality of what they should be. I felt ripped off after opening this package. Needless to say they are being returned.

I was so happy to receive my Frye boots. I own two other pairs. When I opened them and was putting on my left boot, the strap at the ankle completely ripped off from the boot. I was shocked! I gave these five stars because I love the style.

Received these as a Christmas present from my husband, they are beautiful! However, I did have to return them for a half size larger. I also had to do this with my Phillip Tall Harness with back zip Fryes that I purchased in November. So I would definitely suggest ordering a 1/2 size up, especially if you plan on wearing a thicker sock. Please be aware of the shaft height of these boots, they do slouch slightly and fall about 2 inches below my knee (I am 5'5"). They are not tall riding-type boots, the look of them are different, which i like. Have worn them 3 times and received compliments all 3 times. I have them in the Black Tumbled Full Grain Leather, which were recommended from another reviewer, so happy with my choice. Perfect deep black, leather is soft, but not too worn in looking or scratched up. Perfection, like all other Fryes!

I think I'm going to return these because the pair I got look a lot different than in the online picture. I expected a certain amount of variation, since I got the stone washed kind that are half dyed, but online the colors look carefully blended and in person, mine looked like they were simply dipped or brushed with dye. There was no smooth transition between colors.

I am consistently a size 8, but in the Veronica Slouch Tall I am an 8.5. They do loosen up a bit with wear, but I'd rather add an insole at that time (if needed) than endure the painful break in period (the toe box is very snug in an 8 for me, to the point my toes cramped and I could no longer walk and had to remove the shoes and exchange them.) Anyway, half size bigger works for me. I bought the chocolate vintage and they are kind of shiny, which took me by surprise, but they grow on you. They distress very easily, in fact the first pair I received from zappos had a pretty serious scrap on them, presumably from someone digging their nails into the shaft to get the boot on. Zappos shipped me a replacement. The replacement had much less wear and no damaged area. These boots look like they are very old, which is what I wanted. If you want a shiny, sparkly, brand new boot, this is not the boot color for you (chocolate vintage). They crease and mark very easily and look very cool with jeans. Thanks Zappos! (I also have the Black full grain - which do look shiny and new - and I am wishing they were a tad more rugged).

I hemmed and hawed over these boots for a while, and waffled between these and the Engineer 15R. I chose these, probably because of the variety of colors and finishes. I ordered them in the dark brown soft vintage leather in a size 9. I have three other pairs of Frye boots, two in an 8½ and one in a 9. One of the 8½ pairs is a little narrow, the other two fit like a dream, never required breaking in, and despite the tall heels, I can wear them all day. I received the Veronica Slouch today (go Zappos! That was fast!). When I opened the box, I was a little put off to find them kind of wadded up inside. I smoothed them out and tried them on. Like many reviewers have said, it was a slightly aerobic activity to get my feet in them (thank you, plastic bag). I was disappointed to find that they were ridiculously loose on my ankles and calfs and there was significant heel slippage. My husband laughed and said, "What did you expect, they have the word 'slouch' in their name!" Fair enough, I did expect some slouch... but these were downright floppy. And I run, so I do not have skinny calfs. They looked like galoshes! I also did not care for the shape of the toe, although I cannot really explain why. I guess I pictured something a little more substantial. So back in the box they went, and I ordered the Engineer 15R...

Tough to get on but so much style and comfort. I got the Stone Wash color and was disappointed that the grey does not extend much above the foot, as shown in the picture. They look dirty, but with some rocking style! Love these boots!

I am so incredibly happy with these beauties! I looked everywhere for wide calf boots that fit bigger calfs. I am an average size woman (12) and have big calfs at 17"! I ordered these based off the reviews and how people felt how forgiving the slouch style is. Well, I was not disappointed!! They fit perfectly! The left boot seemed a bit smaller in circumference. I simply wore them around the house for a couple of days and now they are perfect! I will be ordering some more when I get some more gift money! Theses boots are pricey but, worth every penny!

These are disappointing. The picture shows silver buckles but when they arrived they were dark brass. I really wanted silver! Threads on inside of foot are rough and uncomfortable. I had to return them.

I love this boot! So buttery soft and so cute! Unfortunately they are sold out of my size. Fits true to size. I normally wear a size 7.5 and the 7.5 fits perfect.

These are gorgeous boots, but sadly, I had to return them. I wear a 6.5 in all shoes, but these felt like a 6. My toes were right up to the tip of the boot, but there was just enough wiggle room in the heel that my heels kept coming up. After a few hours of wear, I had monster blisters on my heels. I know Frye is an amazing brand, and leather boots especially need breaking in, but these were insanely uncomfortable; my arches were aching after about 20 minutes. Life is too short to wear uncomfortable shoes.

These are super cute, and fit over my 15" calves (which rarely happens), but the ankle part was really loose. It slipped on my heel so much that it would give me a blister in about five minutes and I was scuffing my heels just walking around the house. So, they are going back, unfortunately.

This is my fourth pair of Fryes I have bought this season. Yes, I have a problem. I live in a ski town in the Rockies and find that for work, I love the look and the comfort of the fries paired with toasty tights, leggings, and skinny pants. I initially ordered the veronica slouch in the chocolate vintage leather in 8.5. I usually wear a 9, but thought I'd size down in order to wear them into the warmer months with a very thin sock. The toe box on the right was too cramped, I could feel my toes banging on the reinforced toe cap with every step. Then there was the color. There might be people out there who love it, but I was almost horrified. It had a very shiny finish, but was all cracked and rough, felt almost like plastic. Aside from it being ugly, I also am not sure how the leather would have reacted to the frye leather conditioner, which is a must in the frequent slushy and salty conditions where I live. So back they went, and I ordered the dark brown tumbled full grain instead, but didn't change the size just in case I had gotten a smaller than usual right boot. Well they arrived yesterday, and I LOVED the look of the leather. Ridiculously soft and rich. They still felt a little small, but I was going to try to wear them in because I knew the leather would stretch. Then I noticed a cut in the leather on the shaft of the right boot. So I called Zappos up, and now have the size 9 boots coming. I'm hoping third time is a charm because I really want to start wearing these boots! Oh and I didn't really experience any problems getting my foot in the boot. A couple of firm tugs and they were in. I even have relatively high I steps and a wide forefoot.

Amazing leather boots! They take a bit of time to get broken into but that's a given with leather shoes! I have two pairs of Fryes and I'm planning on buying more! These will never go out of style and are a great addition to any closet! Fit is true to size.

This was my first Zappos purchase. I LOVE the style of the boots, loved the color, very casual and a rich, rugged brown. Tried them on and they were a little snug, but I knew they would stretch with wear. As I wore them, the left boot got more comfortable, but the right boot did not. It felt like it was made wrong. I called up Zappos and they said no problem, send 'em back! Even after I told them I didn't have the original box and had worn them 3 or 4 times already. They over-nighted me a replacement. When I got the replacement, the color of the new pair was nothing like the original pair. The new pair was a dull, faded color that wasn't very pretty and I had the same problem with the right boot. It felt a size too small (hence, the 2 star rating for comfort). Unfortunately, I'm sending both pair back, but I did order a size larger in a color that isn't antiqued... Hopefully, I'll be keeping those when they come. So, to make a long review short, don't expect any consistency with color on an antiqued color and if you are on the fence about what size, try a half size up. The quality of the boot is great and Zappos customer service is awesome, however!

These are beautiful boots. They are made from soft leather and are a great length. The leather is better looking in person. The toe box is a little narrow at first (with great instep fit and heel movement) but stretched with a few wears around the house. They are very versatile.

I read reviews from different sites before ordering these. I am between a 6 and 6 1/2. I was totally unsure what size to get. I ended up ordering the size 6 in Vintage burnt red. The boot goes right on, no struggling or stomping needed. It is a little tight in the heel area but I can tell it will stretch to be perfect after a few wearings. Boot is beautiful. The Vintage burnt red color is to die for. I was going to get Black but I'm glad I got the Red. Don't hesitate.

Love, love, love these boots! The leather is beautiful, so smooth with a touch of unqiue-ness in their grain... so stunning. I wear them everywhere, I even walked all over San Francisco in them and felt great. I always get a ton of compliments when I wear them. They are worth the money, trust me! I tpically wear an 8.5 and I ended up getting an 8 (I tried them on in a local Store) and they fit amazingly.

I have owned these boots for a year and still love them! They are a bit casual for work but are absolutely classic casual boots. They are incredibly comfortable and well made. I have numerous foot problems, but continue to gravitate back to these boots as my favorite, most comfortable boots. I ordered a number of Frye boots in my search for the perfect ones, and I still think this is it!

This is the first pair of Frye boots I've purchased, and they are true to their name. I wear a size 8 and they fit perfect. I love the buckle at the top so I can let it out for leggings so it doesn't stretch too much though it is a slouch boot. I've had so many compliments since I've worn them. I've worn them casual and to work. It's a beautiful, comfortable boot with excellent quality.

Most comfortable pair of boots I've bet owned! Didn't have to break them in at all! Wear them nearly everyday with anything and everything!

I love these boots! This is my first pair of Frye boots and I am pleased with my investment. This boot, for me, is true to size (I wear a 9 and ordered a 9...perfect fit). There is NO break-in period with the amazingly comfortable boots. I went shopping the first day I wore them and had no discomfort at all! I wear these with straight-leg jeans or leggings. This is my go-to fall to spring footwear. I plan to purchase the 'Veronica Short' in black.

These boots are amazing! A bit tight the first time I wore them but after about 2 more wears they fit like a dream! I love the vintage antique look.