Customer Reviews Frye Campus 14G

I love these boots! The heel gives enough umph for me, the quality is great as expected! Definitely go down half a size at least (I'm usually a 7 but even a 6.5 was slightly big - but I'll be wearing these babies with thick socks so it worked out well). The only thing I didn't like about these was the fact that you can see the yellow/tan inner lining on the top when you wear them. I loved the boots so much that I ended up coloring the top with a black Sharpie and now it looks great. Maybe the yellow lining on top won't bother some of you, but if you do feel free to use my trick.

I auditioned many Fryes (thanks to Zappos) before settling on these. I like the lug soles, and the simplicity makes them more versatile (for a 48-year-old woman) than the harness boots, which won 1st runner-up from me. I normally wear low or no heels, so 1 3/4" feels high to me, but these get more comfy each time I wear them. Unlike harness, they don't have room for much of an added insole, but I really love 'em!

Thought I would like the boot, but the rugged bottom took away from the "Frye" look. Not horrible, just wasn't what I was looking for.

I love the leather, the color and the texture. But on me the boots look like rain boots. I would keep them if they were less expensive, but for this price I have to love them more.

The shoes look great. They have a heavy thick sole that would be good for winters. However, when I tried them on the hardened leather right below my ankle kept digging into me as I walked. It did not seem like a problem that would get better as the leather stretched since that part of the leather looked like it had been shaped permanently to fit that way.

I have a pair of Campus 14l and managed to ruin the leather sole wearing too often in the rain. I will get that pair fixed but decided for rainy Seattle I need something I do not have to worry about getting soaked. Enter the 14g! The Vibram sole will be perfect in our rainy weather. I love the lightly pebbled leather on these. The fit is exactly like the 14l...one half size large. In most shoes I wear an 8.5 in Frye a 8. So standard Frye sizing but a half size large compared to most other brands except higher end cowboy boots...whoa, that is a whole 'nother ball game where fit is concerned! For instance in Lucchese I wear 7.5 , Old Gringo I wear 8 . Shoes should not be so hard to fit but once you know your size in each brand it is much easier. Thank goodness for Zappos and the free return policy! Makes it so much easier to find your fit! Bottom line: I love my new Frye Campus 14G in black. Well made, great fit, made in America, and perfect for my cities weather. I will have to get them in brown too. Thanks again Zappos!

Really liked the rugged look of this boot. Have many pairs of Frye boots and am always a 8.5 but in this style they were a whole size too large for me. Great quality as always with Frye.

Just received this boot today, and the quality is outstanding. I am exchanging for a 1/2 size smaller. My heel/foot lifts out of the back of the heel when I walk. I hope they work out because they are such a beautiful & timeless boot.

Bought these for my wife in size 9.5. They ran true to size and fit her perfectly. Originally bought the black ones but wife preferred brown. The return service through Zappos couldn't have been easier. Grade A service!

I bought this boot in brown in a 6.5. The color is perfect with nice variances in the hide to make them look great with so many colors. I'm 5' tall, 120 lbs, and wear a size 4 or 6. I usually wear a 6.5 or 7 shoe but found I'm always a 6.5 in Frye's. I find I have trouble with my calves, even if I think they're average (about 14.5" at the biggest part), when wearing boots over skinny jeans, but these fit great with my skinny jeans and didn't look too big over tights & leggings. Like my other pair of pull-on Frye boots, I expected some slipping in the heel area, but it was not uncomfortable. I wore these out of the box for thirteen hours straight at work. Though I felt some areas where the leather was rubbing my ankle, I didn't have a single blister when I took them off.

These boots were comfortable out of the box, but I have somewhat narrow feet, so I added an extra insole for a better fit. They are much more flexible than they look in the photos, and quickly mold to your foot. The lug sole is perfect for icy, snowy Maine winters. I have another pair of Frye 14L campus boots that I wear when there is no snow and ice, because those soles don't grip as well. These boots look nice with both jeans and skirts and are a timeless style. Zappos service is fantastic! Way easier than going to a store, and the back and forth free shipping makes using Zappos a no-brainer.

Firstly, I can't believe these got here the next day! I live on an island and nothing ever gets here the next day, but Zappos managed it. I really like these. I'm pretty small (5' 3" with skinny calves) and these fit fine. I followed other reviewers' advice and got a half size down. I'm usually a 6.5-- the 6 fits me perfectly, with just enough room to spare.

I should have listened to the reviews that said to buy a half size smaller. I wear an 8.5 in almost every shoe line. I have a high instep and no heel, so I usually have to wear clogs/mules or slingbacks. My left foot is a true 8 and my right foot is 8.75! So these were WAY too big at 8.5. The 8 itself is going to be too big for my size 8 foot but perfect for my size 8.75 right foot. They look wonderful but, with my high instep, going a size or even a half size smaller, I won't be able to get my foot angled into it. Sending them back for the Veronica. Lovely, though! And arrived the next day! Amazing!

I like the lug sole. Sometimes I am a 9 1/2 or 10 and the 9 fit in these. Just too tight for larger calves. I had to send them back. My winter boot quest is still on - after five pair of boots - but Zappos Rocks with their return policy. I do not buy boots anywhere else!

I bought these for the fall and I love the classic, simple style and the rich leather. My only complaint is that the sizing is way off. I normally wear an 8 1\/2 and ordered an 8 because I heard they run large. The 8\'s were way too big, so I exchanged them for 7 1\/2\'s, which are still too big. This will be my last attempt to get these boots to fit before I give up.

Usually I wear an 8 in dress shoes, 8.5 in athletic shoe. I ordered 7.5 and the boots feel more than one size bigger. Even with thick socks, they still feel big, my foot moves inside. They are heavy, I feel I drag them when I walk. Disappointed.

Overall, these are the best boots I've ever bought. Fit is great. They look sharp, even after stomping through snowy streets. The cold does not seep in. They are solidly constructed. My two (small) issues are: 1. They are heavy. I'm exhausted after walking in them after a couple of hours. 2. If your legs aren't completely shielded by something (socks, pants, tights), the inner tabs will cut your skin open. I have 2 scars on my legs now because of this. Overall: Buy them. They're worth every penny. Just make sure your legs are protected.

I received the 14G less than 48 hours after ordering. Zappos is remarkable! The Campus boot is simple and classically beautiful. Even though I am not tall I was worried that the shaft would be too short, it is perfect, a few inches below my knees. My calfs are average, I was able to wear the boots right out of the box over skinny jeans without a problem. As many reviewers have notated, it is probably best to order your smaller size or half a size down, I have found this to be true with all Frye shoes. Boot leather is very thick, I think these will take a while to break in. The lug sole is very stiff, but incredibly practical in a wintry city and should soften up over time. The day they came in I put them on and walked a couple of miles, no blisters or sore spots. I have many pairs of Frye shoes and boots for beauty and comfort Frye cannot be beat.

Love these boots. However, I did have to go one half size up. Other than that Frye boots are awesome. Will definitely get another pair once I have the money!

Best boots for fall/winter ever. Go with everything, look super cool, and are just the best quality. I have mine for 4 years now, and they still look great. My most frequently worn pair. Buy boot trees to store them, and they will keep their shape nicely. They are great in rain, sleet and snow, if you still want to look cool and go places. I wear other snow boots for sledding, obviously, but these are great for all adult winter day to day activities. They are comfortable right out of the box.

Love these boots - super cute. Heel smaller than what I am used to but with some gel lift inserts got my extra inch and a half! Shaft width perfect. (If you are a 15" circumference, may need to stretch the calf.) Pairs well with shorts, skirts, jeans, work or casual. What I like best about these boots is that they don't look like the typical Frye cowboy boot. Bottom line - Frye doesn't disappoint and neither does Zappos with their awesome return policy and helpful associates to ensure you get the right shoe!

I bought these for my wife. They were true to size. I bought her the leather sole campus boot a few years ago, and she complained about the soles getting wet in the snow. So when I saw the 14G on sale, with the lug soles, I had to get them. Now her feet stay dry and warm and she loves them.