Customer Reviews Frye Carson Ballet

Sole is extremely slippery -- and the leather lining is not absorbent at all. Had to return.

These shoes are adorable, but I wish they were better constructed. The sole of the shoe is just leather, which is completely impractical. For the first month or so, you slide and slip everywhere. The only reason it gets better is that the sole starts to wear away, and all the pits and grooves give you traction. After a year of regular use, there are holes in the soles of my pair. I bought my regular size in these shoes and they stretched a good half size up. They're very comfortable, but as others have noted, there's not a lot keeping them on your foot once they stretch a bit. I'm not sure if sizing down would help or if the shoes would just keep stretching. These are really cute flats that I'm sad to throw out (due to the stretching and the holes), but I'm not sure if I'll get another pair. If I put a rubber sole on and maybe bought some inserts it might work out better, but these are expensive enough shoes that it feels crazy to spend time and money modifying a brand new pair to get them to meet some baseline level of shoe functionality. I've had other Frye flats last me 5+ years. What's up with these Carsons?

I loved this shoe. The feel and look of the leather was amazing. There was no arch support, and not much cushioning in them, but I could overlook that. My problem with the shoe was the in the soles. They were so slippery on certain surfaces. My office's carpeting and the cement stairwells both proved to be a hazard. I've never been able to slide across carpeting before. I couldn't, safely, wear them to work, so I had to return them. I just wasn't willing to spend this much to only have to pay more to put new soles on them. I wish Frye would take this into consideration when making the shoe.

While I really liked the feel of the leather, the shoe was sloppy on the sides and had no internal support. Not what I expected for the price.

Let me start by saying, I ordered these shoes and was so excited about them. I opened the shipping box to find a pair of cheap, plastic Naturalizers!! Courtney, with customer service, proceeds to tell me she’s happy to do an exchange..an exchange? The order wasn’t correct! She then proceeds to tell me that after we do the “exchange” and if I’m not happy with the Frye ballet flats, they will credit my Zappos account (not my credit card!!) What the heck Zappos! Needless to say I’m just returning the wrong shoes they sent. I hope they refund me for the Frye ballet flats they didn’t send. Last time ordering from Zappos!! If you take your chances with Zappos, I hope you get the correct shoe. These are so lovely!!

These are the worst flats I have ever purchased. The leather of the shoe itself is great, but the soles are garbage. I bought them six months ago, and the soles of each shoe are now worn clear through. I do not expect this from a shoe that costs this much. I do walk outside a fair amount during the day (from the parking lot at work to my office), and I've worn these shoes some on the weekends as well. I suppose these shoes may be fine if you are ONLY wearing them at work around your office, but any real wear, where you are actually walking outside, tears these shoes to bits. I have other Frye shoes that are long-lasting as Frye's are supposed to be, but these do not stand up to the brand's promise of durability. I'm extremely disappointed. I've had Target flats that have lasted longer. Also, be aware that these offer zero support. Yes, they are flats, but there is literally no support. Though they are very comfortable in general, my feet begin to hurt after a while due to the lack of support.

I LOVE these shoes that I have them in at least 5 colors, and have worn this style and 3 pairs I still own for 7 years, and I personally love how they fit my foot. I think it totally depends on your foot, as do most shoes, (so beware of blasting ratings—-It could be the wrong shoe for their foot!). I have them reconditioned and polished professionally many times and the leather holds up fabulously. I have bought them in my normal size and half size for the summertime, because my feet seem to swell a bit in 100 degree summers of Texas. I swear these are by far my favorite shoes. Age 60, high arch, and I take good care of my shoes. I never travel without a pair because they are comfort shoes!

Perfect. I buy these every year! A bit expensive, but they’re still my favorite! ??

Perfect flat. I look to purchase this flat every summer. I’m glad that I was able to locate them here!

This is a well-made ready wear shoe, that fits well (true to size) out of the box and is still holding up after 2 year of use.

I have worn Frye flats, sandals and boots for years. I can count on them to wear well and last for more than one season. Love this blue suede color! A great addition to my shoe wardrobe. Thanks Zappo's!

This is a most beautful shoe! High quality leather, great cut and very comfortable. An absolute wardrobe essential. Highly recommend!

I had a pair of these for the last five years, wore them daily, and wore out the soles at least 2 or maybe 3 times. They break in amazing. Actually got compliments on plain black ballet slippers. I'm reordering now cause I've basically worn through the leather on top. These will definitely loosen up a bit as you wear them and the leather will stretch a bit, but not too much. They will basically conform to your feet. HOWEVER, I have now ordered and returned 6 pairs of these to find one that fit because the size of the shoes is all over the place. 4 separate size 8.5s were anywhere from too small that they hurt to waaaaay too large. I finally got a pair that fit correctly. so i guess don't be afraid to reorder and send back the ones you got if they don't fit right. Or order 3 at once to start!

I typically wear size 8 shoes, although sometimes 8 1/2, depending upon the style. My forefoot is wider than my heel, I have high arches, and I cannot stand for my toes to be squished. The many reviews I read variously instructed me to size up, to size down, to be aware that they fit like a glove, and to watch out for excess stretching. The only consensus was that if you were not careful, you would slip and fall. I ordered 8 1/2s and resolved to tread cautiously. They fit snugly but not painfully. No toe-squishing and no cutting into my heels. I took a chance and wore them to work the next day. After 15 hours of wear with lots of walking- inside, outside, up and down a grassy hill, climbing bleachers - they stretched a little, but only just enough to be really comfortable now. If they should continue to stretch, I will get inserts. So far I have not experienced the reportedly treacherous slippery soles. I am so pleased with these that I just ordered them in another color - also size 8 1/2.

I've been looking for a ballet flat I could actually walk in and I found them! I love these shoes. I was able to wear them out and didn't even need to break them in first, that's how awesome they are. I'm a Frye customer for life now.

These are super comfortable flats. No breaking in needed. However, I do suggest you skuff the bottoms before wearing them for the first time. They are very slippery!

Cute and soft leather. Runs small (on one foot). I would like to re-order a size large but I'm afraid they will be too large. Also, this is not the type of shoe you run around for several hours as they don't have any support. But they will be okay for short errands or a casual occasion where not much walking is involved.

They were too small. This is not good because other reviews said they were pretty true to size.

I've had these for about 3 weeks and have worn them probably 2-3 times a week. They are a perfect neutral leather color to transition from darker winter colors before you are ready for summer sandals. There isn't any arch support as others have written, but the leather is soft (and breaks in quickly to become even softer) and the shoe is much more comfortable than many of this style that can rub or be too tight across the base of the toes. I am consistently an 8 in most shoe styles but often go to a 9 in ballerina styles. The 8.5 fits me perfectly in this shoe. The leather shows any kind of water mark or stain very easily, but I think this shoe will continue to look better and better as it ages.

This is an extraordinary ballet flat. I have a Size 10 foot that leans toward the wide wide across the toes and I have a narrow heel. I've always felt like most ballet flats are not flattering or they are so unstructured and offer little support. I own quite a few pair of Frye boots and I'm about to order the Carson Ballet in more colors. I received the Carson Ballet in the hot pink and the cognac just about an hour ago. I rarely write reviews and I've never written one within the hour of receiving a package. I can't emphasize enough how impressed I am with these ballet flats. I'm forever on the hunt for the perfect ballet flat and I have finally found my brand and style. This is the ultimate pair. I even considered ordering the Porselli or Repetto flats because of all the hype, but I'm so incredibly impressed with the Frye Carson, I don't feel the need. Buy them! You won't regret the purchase.

I've been looking for a pair of nude colored flats for a long time. I needed something that would go with everything without having to put too much thought into it. I'm a tiny bit Frye obsessed so I decided to give these a try. I wanted the blush color or the beige but they were sold out in my Frye flat size (6.5) so I decided to give the banana nubuck leather ones a try. I'm really glad I did! They're super unique looking and the texture is so fun and intriguing. The color is almost a nude but with hints of a yellow undertone. I think the flats are perfect with just the right amount of padding. They're also lightweight which makes them perfect for zipping around. I definitely see myself getting another pair....or three!

Very cute basic flat. I wear an 8 or 8 1/2 but the 8 1/2 was too big. It took about 3 days for the size 8 to break in.

No lie - best flat I've ever purchased. It's super comfy and looks great. And seriously, your best bet, as always, is to order from Zappos. Awesome service and fantastic quality.