Customer Reviews Frye Harness 12R
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Customer Fit Survey:
64%"Felt true to size"
85%"Felt true to width"
62%"Moderate arch support"
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Amazing boots!
I have never had a boot fit so well and feel so "worn in" right out of the box. I'd buy another pair right now, except I think I'll get quite a few years out of these!
Ej, Zappos Customer,
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Look great and stay good looking -
I have had these for 7 years already. Of course I own other shoes, but these still look relatively new.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Great for the money -
Look good and comfortable 2 hours out of the box. They made my feet tired after walking around mall for 3 hours, but they're also brand new and my first new pair in 20 years. My heel never slipped after 30 minutes of wearing them. I think after a year or so these will be like old jeans, and for this price, you can't go wrong.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Great boots -
These were my first pair in years and could not be happier. I've worn them a total of about 5 days and they feel broken in already. I'm very happy with my purchase and the service from Zappos.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Excellant Christmas Present -
I bought the boots for my boyfriend for Christmas. He fell in love with the boots. He said that they are extremely comfortable and knows they will last at least a decade!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These are some cool boots!
I am a boot nut, and always dug the style of these, and wanted Fryes because I heard the quality was the best. They are darn hard to find in retail stores. I bought a pair of 13D and the fit is beautiful for my foot. I have a narrowish foot but am wide across the ball so a lot of times boots either slip on my heel or squeeze my toes. These don't. Nice snug fit. Heavy boot but very supple the way it feels on yoru foot. I can walk all day in these and my feet don't fatigue near as bad as any other boot I own. Get lots of comments on these, all with the word COOL in there somewhere. These fit great, feel awesome, are bulletproof, and I wear mine all the time. I'm 6'6" and would like a shorter heel, but will just replace the ones have when it needs it with shorter ones. I'm a BIG FAN of Frye boots. Excellent quality and workmanship.
David, Zappos Customer,
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My woman worships these boots. I got rid of my Doc Martens for these Fryes and my girl went nuts. She makes me wear them all of the time and oooh what she does to me when I wear them. She even made me keep them on in bed once. GET THESE BOOTS!
I'd also recommend:
These are the only ones to get
Doctor D, Zappos Customer,
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Excellent pair of Boots
These are a well made, durable pair of boots. I've had mine for two and a half years now. Hard to find in retail stores, but in my opinion, one of the best boot manufacturers around. I'm looking for a second pair just because and the only brand I want is Frye.
Matt, Zappos Customer,
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Great Pair of Boots -
Order was received about 16 hours after I ordered them, most impressive. The boots are good looking, well fitting and the comfortable boot that I have ever worn. My only issue with them is that leg of the boot is so wide that its hard to fit boot cut jeans over them.
G.w. J, Zappos Customer,
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Frye Harness 12R -
I'm a 10.5 M and the boot I received is uncomfortably small. I'm not sure if it will loosen up or not. I may need to try to condition them in order to speed the process. It's too bad I wasn't able to try them on before purchasing them.
Dan N, Zappos Customer,
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City Kickers -
These boots are the real deal version of what high-end designers are recreating as vintage and charging 500 bucks for. They are surprisingly comfortable, not too hard to put on, and the rubber sole adds traction. Quite versatile, wear 'em on the bike or in the city.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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six years -
I've been wearing a pair of these for about six years now and I can definately Qualfy these as well made long wearing boots. I wear them 90% of my non working hours and with occasional applications of mink oil they have held up very well(I can still shine them up and wear them with a suit!(rare occasion). I mainly got these for riding (motorcycle) but as they are quite comfortable I wear them almost all the time.
I've had them resoled twice the only problem I've
had is the harness which has stretched out and hangs down near the heal . I will be getting a new pair soon and will probably get Frye's belted harness boot (it has a belt buckle on the harness
and can be tightened) for that reason.
John L, Zappos Customer,
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Harness boots still RULE!
Got my new harness boots (Gaucho) from Zappos, and they feel like my first pair. My first were bought in 1969 and lasted through 2 resoling and 3 heels, lasting until the mid 80's. These new boots are lacking the leather lining of my originals, making donning them a real challenge. (NOTE, the boot straps are not just for looks! Use them.) However, the finsh on these new boots are far more superior, making them feel as supple as a well worn boot. The squared off toes are a real great feature, if you think "cowboy" boots pinch toes you'll be surpised with these, lots of room! I may save up for the Campus boots now. I'm still flexing my feet in wonder at the feeling, they look so great, can't wait to try them in bed. Oh yeah, and I'm a full 2 inches taller, look out world!
I'd also recommend:
More Fryes Boots
Gil, Zappos Customer,
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Shop around, dude. First off, the heel. Why couldn't Frye make a flush heel? The fact that it is two different tones and pieced together is very noticeable and shouts inferiority. I would expect a single-piece, preferably tapered, heel for what I paid for this. And why not wood? What is so special about these two different-colored rubber composites that they need to be stacked in different shades? It just looks bizarre and tacky and bordering on orthotic. Very not Western. Also, in a size 8, it overpowers the rest of the boot. Then, the upper (covering the foot) leather. It cracked. I realize leather will develop a natural crease, but this was something beyond that for me. Infuriating. Brown and brass look so cool together and this is still the only Western I can find in that combo. The stars I give this item are gratuity stars for that and being made in the USA. Love the company, but can't stand the boot. And yeah, for what I paid, I bought the right to complain. Priced high enough that you bet I was expecting perfection. Oh, and...for the price could they design this so the back of the foot doesn't play slip 'n slide in this boot? Otherwise a great boot.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Not that comfortable. Plus the rear strap came apart. Now they just sit in the closet.
Jack, Zappos Customer,
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Much to wide
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Frye
Had a pair in 1976 and loved them.Bought a new pair about a year ago and they are like the best boots I have ever owned.
Keith,
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Great boot needs a little break in but great
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Very nice look and great quality
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Frye
My first pair of Frye's I bought in 1974, I still wear them! It's 2020. I have purchased 2 other styles, and they have worn well too. One pair I wear frequently, and although quite worn, still viable. I put new bottoms on every 2 years. God bless Frye and a good cobbler!
Gingersnappie,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Frye
I bought a pair of 12R's after wanting a pair for so long. Selling shoes for a small, northern-midwest shoe company for years, I knew about the quality, craftsmanship, and heritage sewn into each of these boots. I finally pulled the trigger and I have been happy ever since.
Mine have been on so many adventures - fishing trips, vacation, numerous horseback trail rides, and countless hours spent on my feet in the blacksmith shop. The gaucho leather option on the 12R's is perfect for maintenance, too. For the most part, if I get a scuff or a scratch, it can be removed with most leather boot conditioners.
With this boot, much like any other "western" style boot, downsizing is best - I wear a 12, downsized to an 11, and boom! Fits perfect.
Lastly, these boots are comfortable. I've walked 10 miles in Washington DC in one day with these and I've stood behind my anvil in the forge for 10-12 hours at a time with these. I need to pick up another pair, these are still holding up great but I'd like to have more Frye's in my arsenal. But... I have some serious attachment to my first pair of 12R's.
Excellent support and comfort. Superior quality and durability. Timeless heritage. Favorite boot and bookmaker on Earth.
FrisseForges,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Frye
I've been wearing these since '69. They were taller then. I'd buy pair #0017 (or whatever) but I can't. I can select Qty = 1, but there's nowhere to click "Add to Cart." If you click on "Basket" it taunts you. It says, "Your cart is empty." Yup. Sure is. Whose fault is that?
DCFO,
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i am an 11 1/2 D. i bought an 11 1/2 D from another seller. they felt too big. i then bought an 11 D from zappos. they felt better for me, just a tad tight.
i have a slight bunion and the small toes seemed to confined. i returned the 11 1/2 D - stayed with the 11 D - and had the boots stretched . just received them back from the cobbler - they feel much better. i'm sure after a dozen wears , they should be well formed/ broken-in. they look very good. i have the gaucho color . frye was selling them : $ 378, zappos $ 142 .. i actually checked with frye - these are true u.s.a. made frye boots. i bought them mainly for riding the mc, but they look & feel pretty good. good luck. JDS/CT , FEB '20.
I'd also recommend:
Merrill hiking boots
J.D., Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Frye
I bought these boots last year and they are great and very comfortable.
Kingcobra23,
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I went by a lot of the reviews I read about this boot running a little large. I normally wear a size 10D. So I ordered a 9-1/2D and they fit perfect with just the right amount of room to not be too tight. Had I ordered a 10 they would have been too big. These boots seem very well made and I really like the Gaucho brown color. A removable insole would have been nice but I can already tell their going break in comfortably.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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