Customer Reviews Frye Carson Shortie

These boots are the black ankle boots that I have been dreaming of. The fit is excellent, they are quite comfortable, and pull on and off easily. (I wear both 8.5 and 9, depending upon the make; in Frye's I am a 8.5.) They are a bit distressed, so not dressy, but work well with casual pants, leggings, jeans (skinny and boot cut) and long skirts. I choose Frye because I know they are high quality and will last for years.

I love my Carson Shorties. I usually wear a size 7, but I took a 6 1/2 in these. There was no need to break them in. They were great from the first time that I wore them. I highly recommend these boots from Frye. They are more than I usually would spend, but I know that I will enjoy them for many years to come!

These boots are absolutely amazing! They look exactly like the picture, they are comfortable (comfortable enough that I can wear them all day), and they are beautiful! I wear them with skinny jeans (the tops are a little wide, but that's OK with me) or with wide leg jeans. They have been my favorite boots this fall! And as always, Zappos was amazing about quick shipping and their return policy is wonderful, but with these, there should be no return necessary!

Wish I would have bought these boots sooner! So cute, so comfy and so stylish! Bought my regular size and they are perfect! Love these.

I love these boots. The price was more than I wanted to pay, but as soon as I slipped them on, it was love at first fit! They do have to be worn a few times to soften them up, but I could not be happier with this perfect boot for Jeans.

I was looking for a tough little boot to wear with jeans. I hesitated to buy these because the price was more than I wanted to pay. However, after wearing them just one day I already love them. They are well made and perfect for the rugged gravel and sand I walk through daily.

I love these boots. No flaws. I would have liked a little more arch support, but they are still comfortable enough to walk long distances in them. They fit true to my size, 7, with thicker socks. The heel slips on smooth surfaces when still new. Worth the money. Highly recommend.

After reading the other reviews, I ordered a half size smaller. They were right, the shoe runs a little big and the half size smaller was just perfect. I love these boots. I wear them w/ jeans, dresses, everything. I also love Zappos. I have returned some things and never a hassle. I will always buy from them.

I own these in pink and Yellow. The yellow is very neutral and pretty, the pink is medium pink and so cute. These are very cute stylish boots. They are comfortable over all, the heel slips a little. I am 5'4" 110 pounds and have extremely skinny legs, with bony feet. I would order a half size smaller than usual. I enjoy wearing these boots with skirts and dresses. They are made very well, as are all the Frye boots I own. Zappos, I love you!

It's crazy how often I wear this short boot! I grab them all the time. I love the pre-distressed leather and easy, casual feel.

I loved these boots from the first moment I put them on. I wore them all day the first time I wore them. I got the grey color, and I love the color! They are the first pair of real boots I have ever purchased, and Frye's middle name is quality!

This shoe is really cute, but I would definitely get a gel insert or something. The sole is hard on the inside.

I love these boots! Comfortable. Mildly loose fit, so I can get a comfy pair of socks inside. I tried these (Carson Shortie) and the Frye Billy Short. The Carson was much more attractive and more comfortable. And I liked that the Carson had a slightly higher heel. Of note: the Billy short was a little harder to slip on, I think because of my arches. My friend also got the Carson, and she wears them every day...loves them!

These are very nice looking and comfortable. I have a medium to wide foot and these are plenty wide enough for me. I usually wear a 6 1/2 and have other Frye's in that size (Melissa buckle harness, Melissa button short, and Harness 12R) but got these in a 6 based on other reviews and I'm glad I did. They're even still a smidgen big (a bit of heel slippage, not unusual for me with boots), but fine with the right socks. Easy enough to get on. They look good with leggings inside or bootcut jeans outside. I got the saddle color and there is some of that waxy white distressing, but I don't find it to be too much. The leather shaft is very soft. I love them! Oh yeah, and the front doesn't curve up too much, which I wouldn't like if it did...I thought it might based on the pictures but it's not bad at all. I hope I can find them on sale in black because I'd another pair!

I love these boots! Very comfortable and the vintage black is cool. I read a lot of the reviews before purchasing them and people said they ran large. So true! I usually wear a 10 in running shoes, 9.5 in dress shoes and I ended up getting a 9 in these. Fit nicely. Be careful when you are first walking around in these until you scuff the bottom and very slick!

Attractive, in a slouchy way...and very comfortable. I'm not sure I like the very waxy look, but I can change that with over time with leather conditioner. I may even get these in another color! I ordered my true size, and it was a tad large. I think that half a size down would be too small, though, so I'll just go with these and wear a slightly heavier sock.

Attractive, in a slouchy way...and very comfortable. I'm not sure I like the very waxy look, but I can change that with over time with leather conditioner. I may even get these in another color! I ordered my true size, and it was a tad large. I think that half a size down would be too small, though, so I'll just go with these and wear a slightly heavier sock.

Love the Carson. Fit is very big. I wear 11. In this style I wear 10. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! The only complain is the heel wore out pretty quickly in less than 2 weeks. So I replaced it for 25 dollars locally and it hold pretty well after that. Highly recommended.

I love these boots. I've had these for a year now and I honestly wear them almost every day. Skinny jeans and leggings look so good in them and they just are the perfect little cute ankle boots. The black vintage leather feels amazing. They are expensive but worth it. I am usually a 7 and ordered the 6.5.

Got these in 8 and 8.5 for my friend for Xmas. Reviews said they run large so we first tried the 8s. She is usually an 8.5 but sometimes an 8. The 8s seemed a hair small (especially because she has one foot that is larger than the other). Then I ordered the 8.5s but as other reviewers found, they were a bit too big. She absolutely loved the boots - great color, style, height, etc. - leather quality was nice & soft and shoe was comfy, for most part (I tried them on since I'm an 8). But the 8s were large on my 8 foot & she found the same for 8.5s. She desperately wanted to keep them but realized she wouldn't wear them if they didn't fit. So both pairs have to go back. That being said, if you are a person who consistently runs between sizes, this might be the perfect boot for you!

I really like this pair of boots. I recommend ordering half a size down from your regular, and keeping them if their a bit tight, cause they stretch average leather amount. The fawn color is great, it's like a medium light brown. The toe is dyed a little darker, which may bother some people. I had also ordered the Smoke Grey, which turned out to be much more brown than grey, not sure if it was just that pair. Don't underestimate the heel, it's taller than just a regular separated heel platform. I wear them over skinny jeans. I would probably recommend a different pair with a straighter shaft for under jeans because these go in at the ankle, then flare out a bit so they might bulge your jeans at the top depending on how wide the leg is.

I love Frye boots, and the same goes for these. I was originally concerned about the light color, and was pleasantly surprised; the darker shades of brown offer a good contrast. Very comfortable. Can't wait to see what other colors go on sale.

Wow! These boots were instantly comfortable on my miserable feet. The sides are soft leather. The pink is lovely, I've never had pink boots and they "read" as a neutral, a bit beige-y, perfect with jeans and more sophisticated work clothing. I have narrow feet and a narrow instep -- I added a store bought orthotic and they are great. I took a chance and ordered 1/2 size larger because that is all Zappos had, and they fit great with socks. Buy them, they are classic and will serve your style and comfort sense well. I walk miles every day because I live in NYC. Perfection in a boot.

I love my boots. I have these in Lavender and could not be happier. They do chafe my lower calf area when I walk (even though I have small calves) so I make sure to wear high socks with these. I am a size 9 and I ordered a size 9 with out paying attention to everyone telling you to order a 1/2 size down. I was worried but when I tried them on they fit well. I have a semi-wide foot so the width for me is perfect. They are a bit long and make my foot like kind of bigger because of it but if I would have got the 8 & 1/2 the boots would have been too narrow. I pick my boots up from the cobbler tomorrow as I wanted to get a protective rubber sole on the bottoms so I don't slip n' slide while walking.

I'm absolutely in love with my new boots! They are comfortable enough to wear all day and look great with skinny jeans and skirts. I typically wear a size 9½ in boots, but with these I originally ordered a size 9 because I read that they run large. Even the size 9 was too large; so I exchanged them for an 8½, and there is still room in the toe! I would recommend ordering at least a half size down.