Customer Reviews Frye Melissa Button

I ordered the chocolate vintage boot. When they arrived they looked plasticy, cheap. They also were kind of baggy and narrow. I'm returning and exchanging for a different color and going up half a size so we will see.

I loved these boots, but found them nearly impossible to get on my feet. I was told to use plastic (!) over my feet, or a boot length shoe horn, but it became a huge struggle. My feel are not wide, but I do have a good instep/arch - though it should not have been so difficult to wear. Once on, after the struggle, they were great! I was fortunate to find the same style with a back zipper, and this saved the day.

I absolutely always wear a size 9M in Frye boots. These in a size 9M are very tight, esp. in the toe box. When I held them up to my other Frye boots, sole to sole and toe to toe, they were noticeably shorter in length, and narrower in the toes.

I really wanted to like these boots! They are gorgeous and the quality is amazing. In short, do not order these if you have muscular legs, they will not fit comfortably. The quality is amazing, however, and I will be searching for another Frye boot that is more accommodating for my larger calves.

They were slightly long in the foot. Awkward to walk in, since there is no real sole for grip. Even after a year of rough 'n tough wear, they still slip and slide as much as when I bought them. They slouch slightly, and make your feet look very long. Although I am a size 11, I do not notice this issue in my other Frye boots. The color (cognac) is beautiful, but I wish I hadn't kept these. They're too awkward and my mind is on my feet all day.

I had been coveting a pair of these for SO long, and I finally took the plunge when I saw some of them on sale. I ordered my normal size, even though I had read many reviews suggesting to order a 1/2 size up. I ordered the dark brown brush off leather. I have to say that they looked very different than they had on line when they arrived. However, the fit was great and I had minimal difficulty getting them on and off. I'm sure this would have been non-existent with age and wear. But the look and texture of the leather was the deal-breaker for me. Not only were they vastly different from the picture, the leather seemed stiff rather than supple. They still smelled fantastic though! I wanted to exchange them to see if a different hide would look better, but they no longer have this type of leather. I don't quite understand, but dark brown brush off leather is apparently different than dark brown brush off? Still doesn't make sense to me, but sadly, they are going back.

Beautiful leather, but tough to pull on and I have narrow feet and calves, and quite a hard footbed, so not too comfortable. I would say about half this would be a more reasonable price.

I just wasn't crazy about this boot. I read one review that stood out to me and should have listened: this boot doesn't look great on long legs. I'm 5'9" with long legs and they hit me at an unflattering point. Overall, the shape of this boot head on kind of looks like a rain boot. I think it'd look good on a shorter person with thinner legs but it just didn't work for me. I exchanged for the Shirley Strappy and I'm thrilled with that purchase. Frye boots are beautiful and feel like they'll last forever. And of course, I'd like to note: Zappos customer service is amazing. They will always have my business because of this!

I had tried the Melissa Button on in a store and really liked them, so I ordered the brown antique leather in 6.5. It was nice but the style is really rather plain for the price and the 6.5 was too big. So I sent them back and ordered the Paige Stud in a 6, which I love!

Love the style and how it looks on but I had a very hard time getting them off. I felt like I was a frog laying on my back trying to get the boots off. Getting them on was easy with the taps on the side to hold on to. My horse riding friends told me about the boot holder but that seemed too much work. Otherwise the boots were near perfect in every way. It was beautiful, perfect leather, and comfortable. But I returned these for Melissa button back zipper.

They don't seem to fit with my personal style.

I desperately wanted to love these boots. I bought them for a birthday present to myself and I have lusted after them for months but there were some definite issues and I'm returning them. First, the good: the leather is gorgeous. Soft, luxurious, beautiful. The problems: They were extremely difficult to get on. I wear a 6.5 and have a slender leg, but really had to work at pulling these on. Once I managed to get them on, there was something on the inside of the boot that was scraping against my heel. The boots are the right size, I just think that they are too narrow in the ankle maybe? I could've dealt with the difficulty of pulling them on and off, except that they bunched in the ankle when they were on and were too wide in the calf. I think these really could use a zipper. If I hadn't spent so much money on them, I would've considered keeping them due to the gorgeous leather, I just couldn't justify the price for something that didn't work.

I was obsessed with these boots... online. I finally made the decision to buy them because it was exactly what I was looking for sleek, simple, and cute. I was so disappointed to get them. Such a disappointment. The sizing was way off too because I normally am a 9 1/2 when I had to get one in a 9 and one 8 1/2 and my sister and I both ordered it and had the same problem when this has never happened before. The boots are just so disappointing. The quality is less than superb and overall they're just not what I wanted. I mean, I was obsessed with these, but that quickly went away when I got them. I'd definitely try these on elsewhere before buying from Zappos because they are not all they're cracked up to be.

Beautiful boot, really beautiful. Darling proportions, exquisitely shaped, but just too darn tight to get on. I would have tried ordering a size up, but I think I would have ended up getting the boot on but it would have been too loose round the foot. If you have contorting pixie feet I'd definitely give these a try!

Apart from not being able to get it on (too tight round the ankle), I did not like the leather effect.

While the boot was clearly of very high quality and it was beautiful, I could not get it on my feet. And believe me, I tried, and tried, and tried. I have high arches and after googling, I see this is a very common issue with Fryes. Sadly I think the brand is a pass for me. Be aware with this finish that it's QUITE vintage/covered in a chalky dust. Pretty but could be a surprise if you think it will be gently weathered.

I really wanted to love these boots. The leather is gorgeous and high quality. Unfortunately they bunched at the ankles and were a little long in the foot. Sadly, they are going back. My quest for perfect boots continues.

I loved the look, feel, and smell of this boot (really lovely leather scent). I did have a tough time getting my high arched feet in them. They are the right size once I get them in though. I usually wear a 6 but the 5.5 fits my feet once inside. These are comfortable and beautiful. I do need to exchange them though because after one wear the stitching is coming out at the top of the boot. For this price, that should not happen with the first wear. I am hoping Zappos will rectify this somehow.

I like this boot a lot. Nice quality. However, if you have any muscle in your calves, they will be too tight. Have to send back.

The boots are beautiful - they are a gorgeous riding boot. The leather is wonderful. I got the gray because I envisioned wearing them with black pants. I ordered an 8 but couldn't get my feet into them because the ankle part was so tight. They seemed like they would be really comfortable though.

This boot is nice but I am returning it because it has a white film that does not show in the picture and makes the boot look cheap.

I found that of all the Frye boots I've tried, this one (for me) fit the worse. I wear an 8 in the Carson and a 7.5 in the harness, these fit way too tight in the 8 and I order the 8.5 and they did not feel much different. There is no arch support and I had an awful time trying to get these on my feet. Also, once I finally did get them on, my right foot felt like these was something behind my heel and the leather in side the boot slid behind my heel and felt like a lump until I had to stick my hand in and adjust it! Not for me. I have a high arch, maybe that's why? Anyway, the boot looks nice, but did not work for me.

Loved the boot online, but the calf and ankle definitely ran wide. The boot didn't taper at the bottom and, as a result, they made my calves look too big. I would recommend this boot to those who have larger calves and don't want to sacrifice style for comfort. With Frye boots, you get both!