Customer Reviews Frye Deborah Studded

I have been looking at these boots for months and finally broke down and ordered them on Monday night. Believe it or not, they were on my feet by 5 pm Tuesday (no one beats Zappos service!). I am so glad that I finally gave in and ordered them. This is a lot of money for a pair of shoes for me, but these are worth every penny. I can see myself still wearing these in 30 years. They are truly beautiful. Despite other reviews, I have no issues or problems with the zipper and since I have a high instep, I actually need the zipper in order to get the boots on and off. As with most Frye boots, they do seem to run big. I normally wear an 8 1/2, but took the advice of other posters and ordered an 8. They fit as though they were crafted for my feet. A+

I previously wrote a review on these boots. I wore them for the first time yesterday and I have to say they are the most comfortable pair of Frye boots that I currently have. I did have to down size a 1/2 size but other than that, the fit is great.

I have been watching these boots and finally decided to take the plunge and buy them. I ALWAYS wear a size 11, in Fryes and all other shoes, but for whatever reason, the size 10 in this boot fits. \r\nThese boots were comfortable right out of the box with no break in period. I am justifying the price in my mind by figuring I will be able to wear them forever vs. buying cheap shoes and only having them for a season or 2. Besides, I don\'t really need to budget for groceries, right?\r\nSome boots look like Frankenstein boots on my very large feet but these seem to make my feet look small. I have not yet had trouble with the zippers but do wonder why they were made with zippers. The color is unique, the studded detail is amazing. I feel like a rocker chick in these and am so happy!

I also finally broke down to spend the money, but do not regret it. I wear a 9 1/2, but they were way too big. The size 9 fits a lot better, but still roomy and comfy. I am suprised how comfortable they are, can\'t wait for the leather bottoms to get roughed up a bit, so they are not as slippery anymore. Great looking boot...Can\'t go wrong with Frye boots

Great, stylish ankle boot. The studding is well done, and the boots are a perfectly distressed color that works well with anything. I needed to break mine in a little, as my feet are a little wide.

Love these. Bought the 1/2 size smaller than my regular size (thanks to others who gave feedback) and they are perfect. I've worn them every day since they arrived. I walk miles around NYC and not one rub or blister. Pure comfort and so cool. The bonus is they go with everything.

These are my favorite boots this season. I tend to buy a pair of Frye boots each year and these are by far the most expensive, but worth every penny. Like others have said the color goes with everything and the studding adds a bit of understated bling. I also love the crackled leather finish. They are very comfortable, but not the softest on the inside so I add an insole or slightly thicker socks and then they are just perfect. I recommend that you have a shoemaker put a rubber sole on the leather bottom to prevent slipping if you live in a place that rains a fair bit like London.

I've been looking at this boot and researching them for months. I've been looking for the perfect cowboy boot for almost 4 years now! These are fabulous and oh so comfortable. I bought my usual size and they are roomy but great! I need the zipper because I have a super high instep. I tried on another Frye shortie boot without a zipper and couldn't even get it on, so if you have a high instep, you will appreciate the zipper. The zipper does seem to have a tough spot about 3/4" up from the bottom as noted by another reviewer. It's hard to zip them both up and down. I'm not sure why. Either way I can't wait to start wearing them all day. If the zipper is a problem, I know that Zappos will stand behind them. They have the best customer service ever and shipping is so quick!

These boots are worth the price. The color is absolutely amazing; there is gray, brown, and a touch of chalky black. They go with everything. I put them on right out of the box and wore them out on errands. They formed to my foot and made me feel incredible. I normally don't wear shoes and boots with leather bottoms because of hardness, but these were fine. I hope to line dance in them tonight.

Super boots! Really unique! Pluses: love the sparkle, not too much but just enough to give this boot some style. Finish is pretty. Negatives: The zipper! I have no idea why they even put a zipper in, and the zipper is not top quality either. I am struggling to make it work both directions, and this should not be, for a pair of boots at this price! But I love the boots so much I am going to chance keeping them and hope the zipper lasts. These are really wide enough to slip the foot into by using finger holds, wish it had two instead of one, so again the zipper was not a good idea. Size: Funny I ordered a size down as the reviews suggested I am normally an 8 1/2 and ordered an 8 but found it just to fit, so I then exchanged these for the 8 1/2 and I am more pleased with the fit. I do not find the length to be too long as others have said; I found that the fit is slightly roomy, but actually not too large. I tried these on with a normal sock and they fit fine, so this one's a keeper! So different! Love these! Worth buying for sure. I tried holding out as long as I could, but these were "calling my name" and now I am glad I did not pass these by! But Frye, please make these without a zipper next time! Would also like a slightly higher shaft height like 8 1/2" maybe? Just a thought (but this height is fine too). I would give these 100 star rating if I could!

I\'ve been looking at these boots for a while but couldn\'t justify the price. I finally broke down and bought them for myself as a birthday present. The boots are fabulous. The distressed leather has a crackled appearance and the metal studs make the boots special without being too blingy. The color is not quite grey or tan so the boots will go with almost any color. I wear a sz 9.5. The boots are a little large but I think the 9 may be too small. An insert in the boots keeps my feet from sliding around. Well worth the price.

These boots are absolutely wonderful! I love Frye boots and I think these are the most comfortable and stylish ones that I have. I did get a 1/2 size smaller than what I normally wear and they fit perfectly. I just wish there was a little more support in the bottom of the boot. All in all, they are going to look great with jeans.

These boots are the best boot/shoe/sneaker/clog I have ever owned. They are soft and require no breaking in. They look just as well with black as they do with brown and are worth the price. I would recommend buying immediately because I got the last size 9 on the same day they were put on the site. Thank you Zappos for carrying such a unique style and quality. They run true to size. Your customer service is the best!

I agree with the other reviewers. I typically wear an 8.5, but I had to order an 8 in these boots. The heel still slips, but I need to break them in a bit. (This is why I have given it 4 stars. The aesthetic appeal is 5.) This was more money than I intended to spend on a pair of boots this fall, but the detailing and quality is worth the money. I'll wear these for years, and know the leather will only look better over time. Cute with skirts and dresses, and you can also tuck into skinny jeans.

When I saw these boots, I had to have them. I had to have them sent to my mother in California, who sent them to me in France. I love the color. They are not so much distressed, as crackled, and the studs are great. I think they will go with just about everything except a formal dress. Another reviewer didn't like the zippers (one of them does catch a bit), but I find them quite handy to put insoles in the shoes. My feet are quite skinny, so I have to take up some of the room with insoles. I wish that the boots had some padding on the bottom, but I add my own. I usually wear a size 9 or 9 1/2, but in Fryes I wear an 8 1/2.