Customer Reviews Frye Melissa Button

Love these boots. I was put off by the price at first but with friends raving about them I took the plunge and I couldn't be happier. They are so comfortable, well made, and beautiful. I got cognac and the color is exactly what I hoped for. I love them so much I bought a second pair of Fryes a few weeks after I bought the Melissa Buttons. I have small calves so I had no trouble getting them on and off. I usually wear an 8.5 or 9 and ended up needing an 8 so I feel they run a bit large which made me very thankful for Zappos free return policy so I could get the correct size without losing money. You want them to be a tad bit snug because they definitely stretch out some with wear when the leather starts to soften up and break in. I feel like these boots are a nice investment that will last me years. I can't wait for my second pair to arrive.

I absolutely love these boots! I was dying for a pair of Fryes - this pair, in fact, and was so excited to see the very color that I wanted on sale. I ordered a size 9, my usual size, and the fit was great. However, there is no zipper (which I knew, and preferred) and getting them on was somewhat of a challenge. I tried the plastic bag trick and they slid right on. The footbed is a great fit, the calf is perfect, and they are gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Sole is a bit slippery when new (no problem, stomped around outside a bit and gained some traction). Since they are a wonderful leather, they have already molded to a perfect fit around my feet. This will not be my last pair of Fryes!

This is my third pair of Frye boots and I was not disappointed! I have these in Fawn (Size 8 1/2) and another riding boot (sixe 8). I normally wear a size 9 in shoes. The 8 1/2 in this style was a little loose so I tried these in an 8. They fit well but are hard to get on. my next pair will be an 8 1/2.

These boots are great! comfortable from the minute I put them on Christmas Day. True to size, and so pretty! Love!

Ordered my 1st pair of Frye boots, picked this style in Bordeaux. I am in love! Beautiful, right out of the box! Perfect fit! I am an 8 1/2 & that's what I ordered. Love the color, quality of leather & the style. I will definitely be back for more!

This is my second pair of Melissa Button. My first pair was black. I wanted a brown pair but thought the cognac had too much orange and the other browns just not right either. I read on a review that the gray is actually a brown. This is the one that I kept. To me, it is a true brown. It is lighter than the dark brown, which to me looked too close to black. The Melissa Button is really comfortable. I do not like a zipper in a boot, so I look at those styles. The Melissa is easy to get on without the zipper and the heel height and shaft length is just right.

BEST BOOTS EVER. I've owned a ton of boots in my life and these are one of my favorites. Beautiful color, timeless style and just plain fabulous. I am officially addicted to Frye.

I am 5'2" and had been in search of the perfect casual but versatile boot for a couple years and I kept coming back to the Melissa button and the Paige tall riding boots. I finally decided on the Paige boots but, much to my dismay, they were way too tall for me; they hit right under my knee cap and would get caught under my knee cap. So, I decided on the Melissa Button. Of course, with Zappos wonderful customer service, I had my new boots the next morning and they are wonderful!! The leather is beautiful and the boots are not too hard to pull on; the tabs on the side are wonderful for pulling that last bit to get your heel in the boot. I am a runner so I have thicker calves and I can get my skinny jeans in the boots with not trouble. They also are not too tall, hitting about 2 inches below my knee, so they still look really good with a dress. They are a little snug at the toe but I think in time they will stretch out. Overall I am very pleased with these boots and would recommend them to you if you are looking for a casual versatile boot.

These are great boots. They are worth the money. They will be in style forever. They look great with everything.

I purchased these boots as a Christmas gift for my wife. Although she had indicated a desire for tall boots, she never would have spent what these cost. So and perfect gift. She loves them. I purchased the size indicated on her other comfortable shoes, and she says they fit perfectly. She loves the simple lines and obvious terrific craftsmanship that goes into these boots. Unfortunately, two days after receiving them, she broke bones in her foot and hasn't been able to wear them yet. The delay is killing her (which says a lot about how much she likes the boots!)

Love them but make sure you measure around your calf before ordered. They were a little too tight for my legs because I did not measure right.

I have worn these into the *ground* over the past several years. They are scuffed and scraped, they are missing a button like the Velveteen Rabbit, and I've gotten them resoled and re-heeled once already. However, they are a daily staple, and keep getting compliments, no matter how battered they get. Their break-in period is pretty minimal, and they begin to feel like slippers in no time. A totally worthwhile investment.

I love these boots! The cognac color is perfect and goes well with everything. They are so comfortable too! I am a true 9. I purchased a 9.5 after reading reviews on how narrow the boot was since there is no zipper, but I ended up returning them for a 9 because they were just too large. The 9, although they are still slightly hard to get on and off are wonderful! I suggest putting them by the fire and soften up the leather and they will slide right on. I can't wait to purchase more Frye boots!

These are by far the most comfortable boots I've ever worn! They're such great quality, beautiful and I get compliments in them all the time. You can wear them with anything! I'm a photographer and wear them during 10 hour wedding shoots, and my feet love them. They do run a little large, I got the six but should have gotten a 5.5. I can't wait to get another pair in cognac!

I love my Melissa Buttons! I've never really worn boots before but have been eyeing the riding boots everyone has been wearing the past few years. I began a search for a nice boot this fall, and a salesperson told me how great Frye boots are. I tried the Melissa boots in my normal size 8, and it felt a bit roomy. So I sized down to a 7.5. I wore them a few times with thin socks, but they did not stretch out the way I thought they would, and they were tight on my toes in particular. I was able to exchange them for an 8. I have to wear thick socks with them, but they fit perfectly and are very comfortable! The 8s are super-easy to get on and off, but the 7.5s were extremely difficult as some people point out. (Note, the shaft size increases as the shoe size increases.) I'm so glad the 8s worked so I can save myself from the work of the smaller size. I do not find the soles slippery on a regular dry surface, but I imagine on some they are slippery. I will probably get rubber strips added, or even a rubber sole, at some point. I am so pleased with these boots as you can dress them up or down. I got them in cognac, which is a great color that goes with everything. I just wore them with tights and a black skirt to work and got several compliments. They will last a lifetime. The leather is beautiful. If you have the money, it is well worth it not to have to replace boots every season. These boots are beautiful. You definitely get what you pay for. I already have bought another Frye boot (the Phillip tall harness in black for a more casual look) and am tempted to get another pair already! So happy with this purchase.

I had been looking at these for at least two years... I should have purchased them a long time ago! They are so expensive, but so worth the money. It's hard to find things made so well these days; the quality shows with Frye. These are awesome.

Love the look and comfort of the boot. So stylish but also great for a casual look. I had to return for a half size smaller.

Perfect boot. Small calves, and the boot fits snug like it's supposed to. Leather comfortable and durable. Worth the cost.

The Bordeaux color of this Frye Melissa Button boot is gorgeous. I have at least 5 pairs of Frye boots and these are just as comfortable as the others. However, most of my Frye's are in a size 7 and I ended up switching these out for a 71/2. These are definitely keepers!

These are my favorite boots ever. They only took an hour or two to break in, and they are quite versatile.

The leather gives to fit your feet. The boots are extremely comfortable. I wore them for 15 hours the first day! I always have trouble with boot shafts being too wide for my calves and these fit beautifully.

I tried four pairs of Frye boots and the Melissa Buttons in Cognac were the winners. The color is very rich and warm, these do not look orange like they do in some of the pics. I ordered a half size down per the other reviews and the size is perfect. They were very stiff at first and have taken some time to break in, but now they are so comfortable and molded to my feet. These boots have a timeless style and I know I will love them for years to come. I have received several compliments already!

I love these boots! They are comfortable straight out of the box (I love the smell of that leather!) and look amazing. I am 5'5" and 117 lbs and have some trouble finding boots that don't swallow my legs up. These did not, though were still roomy enough to allow for leggings or jeans to be tucked in and still had a little room left over, so I'm sure that it would fit most leg types. (I also tried the Paige riding boot and the Melissa back button with the zipper and both fit too large in the calf for me.) They fit pretty true to size. I normally wear a 7.5 or 8, and the 7.5 fit perfectly after getting it on, which was a little difficult the first few times. I ordered the dark brown vintage color and it is gorgeous! It's a classic, beautiful deep brown that would go with most everything. As another reviewer mentioned, these boots are a little stiff. My pair will stay standing and stiff without any support in my closet. However, this does not bother me one bit, and I don't feel like it takes away from the look or the functionality. I receive compliments every time that I wear them. If you are on the fence, just go for it, you won't be sorry!

I just bought these in the Cognac color yesterday. I normally take a 7.5, but I got an 8 because I have a high arch and wide feet. I also got the extended calf because of my larger, I mean "shapely" calves. They are so comfortable it's almost weird...aren't new shoes supposed to hurt for a while? I was nervous about going a half size up, but I think I am going to pull the trigger and wear them outside today. I can't resist! They are simple but beautiful, and I can wear them over my skinny jeans! I also plan to wear them with skirts and dresses. In other words, with everything, for years!

Perfect boots, well worth the money. I try to buy shoes to last and these will stand the test of time both in quality, craftsmanship, and style. I'm a 6.5-7 depending on the style and brand but I ordered a 7 and they fit perfectly with socks. Love the cognac color!