Customer Reviews Frye Dorado Riding

I love the looks of these boots and have gotten compliments . They are very slippery on the bottom and need time to be broken in so I have a few blisters. But they are beautiful if you are willing to break them in, which most boots do. You will like them.

I got this boot in the Spice leather and it is gorgeous, both in quality and color. After reading the other reviews stating the boot runs large, I ordered a size 8 (am usually an 8.5). The 8 was snug both in length and width-wise in the toe, but after taking them to get stretched, the fit is much better. I agree with the other reviewers that the heel slips, but with a boot this beautiful, that can be overlooked. Not the most comfortable of boots initially, but they are beautiful and hopefully they’ll just improve with wear.

I love my boots, even though the first pair were not Frye quality. Zappos replaced my boots, no questions asked, they very next day! Thanks to both Frye and Zappos!

Paiges Are Better - I love these shoes. They look super cute, but when you’re wearing them, your heel slips causing horrible blisters. I have a pair of Frye Paige boots that are beautiful and don’t do this, so if you’re looking for Frye boots, check out the Paige style.

Great boot - Overall really excited about the boot. I always order a half size smaller in any of the Frye products. Heel slips slightly when worn with a thin sock and will need more than one wear to break them in. Easy on and off is nice when going through airport security. Beautiful workmanship.

Not quite right for me. First, these are gorgeous well-made boots. I'm sending them back because they didn't fit me well and weren't exactly what I wanted, but Frye's quality comes through loud and clear in the smooth, supple leather lining and the outer leather and stitching. I was wary of the pull-on, no zipper style, but they slide on and off pretty easily. I found the foot slightly oddly shaped and it did not fit my foot well. I wear narrows usually, but in boots, I usually make do w/ medium width and wear socks. These have a very narrow toe that uncomfortably squeezed my toes and a wide heel that allowed my heel to slip. The style is beautiful, but w/ the very tall, all-the-way-to-the-knee shaft, and the overall shape of the toe and shaft, they are very hard-core classic equestrian in their look. I felt like they were a bit less versatile, as a result, than what I was looking for… but if a true equestrian-style riding boot is what you are looking for, these are worth trying. They aren't made for my feet, but you may have better luck. Obviously I sort of regret having to send them back since I keep saying how lovely they are. Whenever I see them, I sort of sigh and think, ooh, pretty boots.

Beautiful boots, but unfortunatley not for me. The black leather is too shiny and and the shaft a bit too tight. I will be returning them.

Huge bummer...I was eagerly anticipating these, and they arrived 1.5 days after ordering! I'm 5'3" size 7. The boot fit great in the toe, hugely loose in the heel. They were a bit snug on my calf (as most boots are), but I could pull these on fine. The problem is, I ran out of shin/calf and the boot just bagged around my ankle. Not attractive at all.

I am of two minds about these boots. First off, they are gorgeous! The leather is supple and has a great feel to it. You can tell it's a luxe boot. My sizing issues with this boot has been a nightmare. I initially bought this boot a year ago, when zappos randomly had a color I liked on sale. I bought it in my usual size which is an 11. I was swimming in it! The calf was so wide and the fit in the foot was a size too big. I felt like a kid trying on my moms shoes. I have fairly slim calves. I usually look for boots no higher than 14/14.5" in circumference. I was willing to go bigger because these boots are so beautiful. Those boots went back, sadly. So, here we are again almost a year later. Another pair randomly on sale. This time I got it in a size 10 based on other reviews that said that the boots would stretch. Upon trying them on it again felt too big. As I walked around in them they seemed to adjust a bit, stretch a bit. There was still heel slippage though. I've had them for about a month now and I've worn them out once. The toe box is tight and there is still heel slippage. I have to wear thin socks so I don't over crowd my toes in the shoe. I can't send them back because I've worn them out already thinking that they'd adjust more as I wore them. I think if they'd had them in a 10.5 they would be a better fit. In hindsight, I maybe should've stuck with the 11 and worn thicker socks and looked into getting the calf taken in a bit.

I run between 6.5 to 7, mainly a 7, so that's what I ordered. The leather is extremely stiff for this boot, I think that's why the price is higher for this boot among other Frye boots. It was also extremely narrow, and I have an average width foot. I don't know if ordered a 7.5 would've helped because it would've been bigger in size, but may still possibly be narrow. I'm also pretty short, around 5 feet, and this came to the top of my knee caps. It did not look attractive at all. I think this boot is best for women with tall, slender legs (but it's just my opinion!). So sad I had to return them because these boots are GORGEOUS.

Gorgeous boots but all reviews are true - super uncomfortable. Blisters on my heel every time I wear them. Wish I could give a great review but not worth the money.

I absolutely fell in love with these boots last Christmas and bought a pair of the spiced rum. I loved them and got lots of compliments but they truly were the most uncomfortable boots I have ever had. I tired so hard to wear them but they tore up my heel and I ended up breaking the structure of the heel one day when I had to walk across campus with burning blisters (ouch!). Love these too death, but not a good walking boot.

The space in the heel is huge; I kept walking out of them and the bottoms don't have traction, so they are slippery. The style is cute, but overall not near worth the price; I've had better luck with much cheaper boots.

I so wanted these boots to fit! They are beautiful and even a layman like me can tell that they are well made with quality materials. However, they really were uncomfortable. My toes felt pinched and my foot kept lifting up at the heel - I hate to think of the blisters I would have if I had worn them for any length of time. So I am returning them. Back to searching for the perfect riding boot again!

I wanted these boots for ages, and finally broke down and bought them just before Christmas. They are absolutely gorgeous and beautifully made, but unfortunately incredibly uncomfortable! I never have trouble finding shoes that fit, but these definitely run a half size larger than normal, and completely slip off the heel. Even after re-ordering a half size smaller, the heel was way too loose and they look great, but definitely not worth the pain!

I fell in love with these boots last year and tried to wear them all winter. They are the most uncomfortable shoes I have ever worn. I tried multiple times to break them in and ended up with blisters each time. Beautiful boots but such a disappointment.

These boots look amazing, so I want to give them an incredible review. But they were the most uncomfortable shoes I have ever worn in my life. I live in NYC and so need shoes I can walk in and these are not it. I have tried to love them and can't. It pains me to say that I need to say goodbye to them (after spending the money). They completely tore up my heel, pushed on my bunions (which are not even that big!), and generally were so stiff that I have to give up. So sad.

The boot looks amazing. The way it wears fails. I expect this from a cheaper brand; for the price I paid, I expect great quality. I could have bought a cheaper more comfortable boot from Cole Haan. The heel rubs, rubs, rubs. A heel insert does help, but you still don't feel like you're walking in a comfortable boot. Very disappointed. I have owned several Frye boots (order a half size down, ladies) over the years, and this is the first time I have been gravely displeased. I would suggest looking elsewhere for a high-knee riding boot.

I like the look of this boot for everyday casual needs - jeans and was not worried it will get beat up too bad with wearing all over Manhattan. Unfortunately the way it fits on me I got a blister from all day walking. Still like the look and will try to add some kind of pads to prevent blisters. The finish is not a luxury polish but for the price who can complain?

Absolutely Gorgeous! But I would have to agree with a previous review in that there is a serious design flaw with the placement of the top buckle. If you were to cross your legs, you would put a gash into the front of the other boot. For that reason, I am sending them back.