Customer Reviews Frye Melissa Button

These are beautiful boots. The leather is great quality and very pretty. As stated in other reviews, the calf is a little bigger than a typical boot. I would actually prefer a smaller calf, but they still work for me. I don't think they have much arch support at all so added my own inserts. They do rub my big toe and small toe and I typically have average width feet. I am hoping they will break in over time and stop rubbing. One word of caution, the soles wear extremely easily so if you aren't sure you are going to keep them be very careful when trying them on. Even if worn on carpet only, they show wear after a few minutes! This was surprising to me considering the price. When I contacted Frye with this issue they said this was normal wear and as expected. I expected the soles to be better quality.

I own 5 pairs of Frye boots that I love, but recently the ones I try are so narrow in the hind foot and ankle that I struggle to get them on my foot. This is the 4th pair I've tried and found this problem. I thought the soft leather would help, and the exact same style in black worked well, but again this pair is almost impossible to get on my foot. I've seen similar comments online, and I may stop looking at Frye boots all together because of the issue. At this price point, I would expect better quality and consistency.

Great looking boot. Could be dressed up or down. The bottom of the boot is pretty slick which is why I am returning the boot, doesn't work living in the mountains.

Beautiful boots! I am sending them back because they are too big for me around the ankle. I am small/petite and I need a boot that zips for a tighter fit. I LOVE them though, sad to be returning.

Had to return for a half size bigger than I normally wear, first pair too tight on the heel to get my foot into. New pair gorgeous everything you expect from Frye boots.

I ordered these in an 8½, cognac. I own another pair of Frye boots in an 8½ (Campus Boot) and they fit well. The Melissa Boot, however was extremely narrow. I have very very narrow feet myself, and I could not even get these boots on my feet. They were hugely disappointing. The cognac color was absolutely gorgeous and the style was so flawless and classic. I read another review of an 8½ Melissa Back Zip Boot and they seemed to have the same issue (as the 8½ in many Frye boots seem to "completely different quality and style" than say, an 8). That is very strange. Unfortunately, they are going back. Zappos is absolutely amazing with fast shipping, returns and customer support. It makes shopping for just the right boots easy and hassle free!

Love these, but not the color so much. Tho it was true to the color represented online. I think I bought them on a whim to get a new color. The opening for my calf was nice and roomy too. I have large calves and usually have tog et boots stretched or can't buy them because of this. Getting these in a different color because they are awesome.

I love Frye boots, so I was very sad when I had to return this pair. I wear the 14L Jane boot in size 8, so I assumed I would be an 8 in the Melissa boot too. I tried it on to discover it was too snug, even to break in. Additionally, the calf was too snug. I'm pretty sure my calves are average-sized, so I think these are probably best for people with smaller calves. I have sent them back. If I order them again, I will order the 8.5 with the extended calf.

These boots are beautiful. I got the Cognac color and love it. They fit TTS; I usually wear a 6.5, and the 6.5 fits me perfectly in this boot. I don't think I could have gone down a half size. My calf size is pretty small and these fit with a little bit of room for jeans. My only concern is the sole. The edges of the sole scuff very easily and the sole seems to be wearing down quickly. They are also a little tough to get on at times. Overall, I am happy with this boot due to how gorgeous they look on and the color and quality of the leather.

These boots are gorgeous. The leather, color, style everything. Only one problem. I couldn't get my foot in them. After trying for two days with a variety of socks, hose etc. I gave up and am sending them back. I will reorder in a larger size but my 9m sure didn't fit.

These boots fit like a glove. I'm 5'9 and wear a size 9 shoe. I ordered a 9 and they hit the bullseye. I'm a little disappointed in the way the lining is glued to the exterior. One of the boots bulks out where the lining and the exterior leathers aren't quite glued together on the backside of the boot. From behind the boot shapes are not symmetrical. Since I ordered a worn looking leather, it doesn't really stand out, but I was disappointed in the craftsmanship considering the price and reputation of Frye. I decided to keep them and see how they wear in. I'm not a big returner, and I was so excited to wear them that I figured I could live with that flaw. If I had ordered a less worn-looking leather, I probably would have returned them. I do have to say that the color I ordered "chocolate glaze" is spectacular! I feel like these are the boots I've been looking for my whole life. The heel is light so I don't feel like I'm clomping around. The fit around the calf is perfect too. Despite the issue of the glued lining, I really love these boots!

Love the look and style of this boot! I have very small/narrow calves and with skinny jeans there is still some room in there, but it doesn't look like a huge gap like with some other boots. I have high arches and these have no arch support at all so that is the only negative. But they look fantastic and are otherwise very comfortable.

Terribly difficult to get on (despite having slim feet, ankles, and calves), but helped with trouser socks. Super slippery sole (try not to face plant), and zero arch support, but those factors aside, these are well constructed, high quality leather boots NOT made in China, yeah! Wearing them with skinny jeans and still have plenty of wiggle room. Usually wear an 8 or 8.5, but ordered the 8 based upon other reviews and suggestions, and the length is perfect.

I believe my feet are in normal width. I have trouble to slide my feet into the shoes. I am a size 7.5 and that's the size that I ordered and it doesn't fit. I personally think you need to size 1/2 up. The quality is very nice though! Love Frye shoes.

I wanted these to work so badly because I'd be coveting them for months. However, they were sadly too wide for my 12.5 inch calves and I had to send them back. If you're a small-calved individual like me and you're looking for a Frye boot, I would recommend the Jenna inside zip which has a much smaller shaft.

Sadly, these are going back. I wanted to like them, but they were baggy around the ankles. Not for me. :-(

Beautiful boot! But, too narrow when slipping foot in. I actually injured my finger badly pulling them on. My friend has a pair and injured her foot taking it off. Need to wear thin socks to get foot in but plenty of room for foot once on. Trying to stretch it out. Still, love the boot, just being more cautious.