Customer Reviews Frye Veronica Slouch

My girlfriend has been looking at these boots for a while now. She has athletic calves and has trouble finding boots. Finally purchased these and felt that they were too hard to get on and off. Had to return them for the wide calf slouches.

Luckily I tried these on at a local store before I purchased them online - I typically wear an 8 (rarely a 7 1/2) and I needed a 7 in these. My right foot is also slightly larger so while I have a little give in the left boot, the right feels a little tight width wise (length is fine). There are plenty of ways to stretch the boot (youtube had great videos too) so that's not a problem. The only thing that I'm not thrilled about is I "think" I may have received boots that someone else returned because one of the boots' calf area looks a little stretched at the rim (but only my overly attentive eye noticed it). The boots are great - feel great, smell great and look great. I highly recommend trying them on in a store first though if you don't want to deal with returning and re-ordering online. I didn't find the recommendations about size here helpful since most say they run true to size. Also, as this was my first pair I didn't realize that I would literally have to pop my foot into the right boot (I almost bought a 1/2 size too big - but I went back and tried again). Once the foot pops in the boot - perfect! Hope this is helpful.

Love these boots! I have 2 pair of Veronica Slouch and I seem to need a half size larger in this style vs. the Melissa Button and other Frye styles that I own that I ordered TTS. I love the style, the buckles, and I can work in them all day with no blisters or pain. These are great with leggings, skinny jeans, or dresses and skirts! I don't have any trouble getting my jeans tucked in them nicely and they look great! Love these boots!

I obsessed over these boots for a while before finally ordering them, but alas -- they had to go back. While the front view was good, they bulge out in the back, making for a strange, awkward line. I am 5'4 with athletic but not huge calves, if that helps. The search continues.

These are absolutely the best boots I've ever owned (and I'm a boot-a-holic). Super stylish, comfortable, and well-made. These boots were made for walkin'.

So, these boots were supposed to be a Christmas present. When they arrived after Thanksgiving, I decided to make sure they would fit so I could send them back if need be. After trying them on, I just couldn't make myself take them off! I loved these boots so much that I couldn't wait until Christmas to have them. I've worn them every day since they came in! I ran for five years and now have what I would like to call "monster calves." I thought I would need the extended calf boots, but these fit perfectly fine! I have no complaints whatsoever. These boots are pure perfection.

These are my favorite boots. They are so cute. I have had them for almost three months and the slouchiness of boots is starting to come though. The quality of the boots is nice.

If you're looking for well made casual boots to wear with skinny jeans, the Veronica Slouch look absolutely amazing! I started getting compliments on them the very first time I wore them out. I ordered them in black calf shine vintage and I'm so happy with the color. It looks just slightly lighter in person than in the picture. The photo looks black, but when you see them they're more like a slightly distressed bomber jacket -very cool. The fit was a bit of a concern at first. Like some others who have reviewed these, I found the heels too loose so my heels lifted and rubbed when I walked, yet the toe box felt a bit cramped and tight. I'm a 9.5, but since my feet are wide I sometimes go up to a 10, so I had ordered both to see which would work. I was swimming in the 10's though so I went with my true size, 9.5. I was really worried I would get a blister from my heel rubbing up and down when I walked, but so far I've worn them with thick socks and it's been fine. I addressed the tight toe box by wearing them in the house with really thick socks for an hour a day. In a few days they had loosened up a ton in the width and were perfect. When you try them on at first, make sure to loosen the strap across the top of your foot to make it easier to put them on. It will feel like you'll never get your foot down into the boot, but you will (even the 10's seemed impossible to get on and they were actually way too big). It helps to grab the back of the shaft of the boot at the top and middle and pull up on the back while pushing and working your foot down really hard. After a week it gets much easier to pull them on. These boots are pricey and it took me awhile to take the plunge, but I'm glad I did because they're just what I was looking for. Thank you Zappos!

I really want to like them, but I just don't think that they're cute.

These boots are fantastic. I love wearing them. I ordered them true to size. One foot takes a little encouragement to get past the bottom buckle area, but once in, it fits great. Any bigger and the foot bed would be too large. And, the area is already stretching. I got the taupe burnished antique and they are a stand-out in a crowd of boots! I like them with dresses and jeans.

Love, love, love these boots! Easy to dress up or down. Even better looking in person than pictured online.

Like another reviewer said, when you first open the box it smells wonderful. The leather is obviously high quality and beautiful. The shaft fits nicely over my jeans and the sole has some padding which was a nice surprise. I recommend these boots to anyone who wants good middle of the road boot. They aren't too equestrian or too biker and will go with a variety of outfits.

I'm not sure I can say anything different about these boots that hasn't been said other than buy them now. Yes, they're expensive, but they're going to last you the rest of your life. They are gorgeous, they fit amazingly well and you can walk miles in them. Get them now!

After multiple attempts and fabulous customer service from Zappos. I now have the perfect tall Frye boots! The cognac stone antiqued I settled on (substantial variance in leather color / texture / finish of each pair) is a beautiful blend of dark brown, red-brown, and black that goes with everything! I wear an 8-9, purchased an 8½. The fit is great with moderate-heavy boot sock. The Veronica Slouch is somewhat shorter than many other styles of riding boots. They hit my 5'8" frame about 3" below the knee. I have normal sized calves and skinny jeans fit easily into the adjustable shaft. Looking forward to wearing with leggings and skirts. Did I mention the color? Beautiful! The quality of leather? Wonderful, substantial, and gorgeous! The Zappos service? Amazing! Zappos service is outstanding!

Love the way these look, but they were super uncomfortable. I wore them a dozen times before selling them to someone else. They rubbed blisters on my heals and felt so tight on the top of my foot, I felt claustrophobic. And I have a very thin foot. I own several pairs of Frye boots, but these just didn't work for me.

This is my second pair of Frye's. I also have the Tall Paige. I normally wear a 6 1/2, and bought those in that size and they ended up being too big after being broken. So this style, I was told by a store associate that they would stretch too so I bought a 6. Knowing that they would relax after wearing them I didn't think too much about them being snug. But they blistered my feet so badly after only 2 hours. The length is right, but the heel "cup" is terrible. I've taken them to a shoe cobbler, but if that doesn't work, I've made a very expensive mistake. My advice is that even if you own another pair of Frye's, even in the same style, walk around on carpet for several days before you decide.

These are my first pair of Frye boots and boots of this type ever! I was admittedly nervous, wasn't sure of what size to order, I wear an 8.5-9, but finally went with an 8.5. Because Zappos is magic, my boots arrived within one day and today I'm wearing them for the first time. They were not difficult to put on, fit perfectly, and are so comfortable I may have become a Frye addict! Seriously, if you are ready to invest in a pair of boots that will last and become one with your feet look no further!

Absolutely beautiful boot, and great styling, color is very versatile, and the fit perfect. I wore these for miles the first day I got them and no blisters and did I mention the amazing natural leather smell and it's too rare these day but a real treat in itself! All of the Frye boots are great and can't go wrong with any of them!

I have two pairs now of these boots, because it took a bit of sorting to find the best fit! Everybody said they would feel tight at first, I say nay! I got my normal size 6, and with stretching chemicals and then the service? Well? They were still really tight. I am sitting here right now enjoying a larger size and very happy.

I was worried about ordering the regular width instead of the extended calf size (in size 9) because my calves are approx 16" around. the regular actually fit my large calves, with slouching really only happening around the lower portion and ankle. that was fine with me. However, the width of the actual boot shoe itself is far too narrow, and I ordered a 9 instead of an 8.5 because my feet are a little the wider side! I got them into the boots easily enough wearing tights (no plastic bag required for me), but they were so loose around the ankle & strangling the blades of my feet. like, too tight to even try to break in. the length from heel to toe was comfortable and felt closer to my normal 8.5 than other 9s I sometimes wear. The height of the shaft was medium, about 3-4 inches below my knee. My legs are pretty short for my 5'5" frame, with a 29" inseam. Sadly, these are going back for a different pair of boots with a wider foot and rounder toe...if I can find any.

I just purchased these boots and they are a beautiful, soft leather, obviously a high quality boot and true to size. However, I am returning them because they seem to make my calves look large even though I have very thin calves. The thick leather is just too bulky for me.

I love these boots. I really didn't want to spend this much money, but I realized that I would have these for years and years! I'm a short gal with athletic calves and I wanted a boot that would fit and look good. These boots are gorgeous leather and fit nicely. They're a little casual, so if you're looking for something fancy, they may not be the perfect boots. All in all, a great purchase. And, of course, Zappos service ROCKS!

Frye is really suffering as a result of moving their manufacturing to Mexico in both consistency and quality. I have two other pairs of Fryes, made in America. They are delicious boots, gorgeous and comfortable and durable. This new pair is not on par with my others. When they arrived the color was not as expected although the fit was great (a little snug as new boots should be). Thanks to Zappos' great customer service they were quickly swapped for another pair. Unfortunately, the second pair is a half size larger (although supposedly the same size as the first), and came with some sticky discharge similar to tape residue on them. The leather is markedly thinner and does not feel as quality as my other pairs. If they were cheaper I would spin the wheel again and order a 1/2 size smaller hoping they would come out of the box the right size and in like new condition. As it is, I will be searching for other boots to meet the needs my old fave Frye has failed to satisfy. When I invest this much in boots I expect to be wowed, and these boots lack the wow factor of their predecessors.

First of all, I practically never write reviews, but I feel strongly about my Frye Veronica slouch boots. I haven't seen quality workmanship like this in a very long time. Yes, they cost more than I usually spend. They are worth every penny. What's more, I get compliments from total strangers every time I wear them. I'm only 5' tall, and most boots are too tall. Not these! They run true to size and were so comfortable from the first time I put them on. This are my first Fryes and my first Zappos purchase. Won't be my last! I'm one picky satisfied customer!