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Frye Carson Ballet

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55%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

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Customer Fit Survey:

69%"Felt true to size"

87%"Felt true to width"

62%"No arch support"

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This is my second Frye ballet shoe. This present shoe fits a bit more snugly than an earlier flat I ordered years ago. The first shoe has lasted well, but after 3 seasons, it is showing wear, especially the leather sole is worn to nubs. Other reviewers mentioned the sides of the slipper seem low, I agree. My second shoe seems a bit narrower, which is OK with me. I look forward to many years enjoyment. Both colors I've tried, red and now a grayish neutral are super nice and coordinate with many outfits. The earlier shoe was so large it slipped in the heel, but I wore it because it was so pretty. I'm looking forward to a slip-on that does not fall off my foot.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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This is my second pair - I love the idea of them as ballet flats that can be re- soled but I wore them all the time and waited too long to resole them. The cobbler ended up ruining them when I took them in. I am so happy to have this shoe back.
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These shoes fit me perfectly. I wear a size 7 1/2 and I was surprised how comfortable they were as soon as I put them on. I have worn Frye boots before and they have taken a while to break in. I wanted shoes for dancing that would glide easily across the floor. These fit the bill perfectly and I really like the muted colors. I have a red pair and just purchased the green color. The only draw back is that they are slippery to wear out as casual shoes. I feel a little precarious walking in them....the downside of sliding easily across the dance floor.
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Carson ballet is my favorite Frye shoe. Great brand and wonderful colors, I have quite a few colors and love them all. Very comfortable from the first day you put on, no breaking in. You can’t go wrong.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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This is my 2nd pair of these ballet shoes. Love, love, love them
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These shoes are great! I feel like they run a little narrow, so I ordered a half size up...and they are perfect! They were comfortable right out of the box. These shoes have a very classy look. I would highly recommend these shoes - I'm just trying to decide what color to buy next!
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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This is my second pair. They are awesome shoes very comfortable and versatile
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I have these shoes in various colors. They are perfect for work because they are super comfortable to walk around in all day and they look great with anything - suits, dresses, skirts, etc.
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The Frye Regina Ballet in the same size fit me, but the Carson was small in comparison. Will have to order a half or even whole size larger. Beautiful color.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I wanted flats for work and casual, and these are perfect. Amazing quality, super comfortable right out of the box and they go with everything.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Fit perfectly, comfortable, gorgeous! Just be sure to get liners for the bottom of the shoes cause quite slippery otherwise.
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My absolute favorite flats. I own them in 3 colors, and have gotten rid of all of my other flats. I do think that the soles wear through rather quickly for the price of the shoe, but they look great and are comfortable, and I do wear them almost every day, so I will continue to buy them.
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Classic & durable. I’ve purchased this in several colors, and will continue to do so!
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I bought the Carson Ballet, size 5 and love every second of wearing them. The fit, style and comfort can't be beat.
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These shoes are great -- so well made and classic. They are of obvious quality when compared with other leather flats I've tried, and I now own them in two colors. They broke in after about 2 days of walking in them and now fit like a glove. They are a little slippery on the bottom initially, but that improves with time too.
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Wanted to love these but sadly they just didn't fit. The leather was incredible stiff along my heel. Seemed as though these would require a significant break in period. Also, while the 8.5 were a bit too snug (and for this price I wasn't going to gamble on no stretch with wear) the 9's were too loose in the heel. Beautiful shoe and seemed to be the same high quality I've come to expect from Frye, but unfortunately this style just doesn't work for my feet.
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I originally ordered my normal size and felt they were slightly to big. I have narrow feet. After ready the reviews, I ordered a half size down per others recommendation, bad idea. Way to short. Keeping my original size even though a little big. Very comfortable and after wearing them all day, they fit fine. May use a very thin insert if needed in the future.
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Beautiful well made shoe - what I've come to expect and love about Frye! My only complaint is that these seem to run a bit small for my feet (I do have a wider toe box and a bunion that causes some sizing difficulty). However, my sister has this shoe and they do break in to be quite soft. I am returning for a 1/2 size larger in hopes they fit. Beautiful color, sturdy sole. Fingers crossed!
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Simple, elegant, and classic flat. The structure of the shoe is solid, but the leather is supple and takes to the shape of your foot over time. Highly recommended!
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Frye
just got my shoes and i wore them around the house - i love them. i am always impressed with the quality of products from Frye. I know these shoes will last me for YEARS, which is why I purchased them. I got the charcoal color and it looks exactly as it does on the website. Thank you Frye! (PS Shipping took ONE day !!)
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I'm a teacher so I'm always on my feet and this is the perfect shoe. It's comfortable and goes with anything. I definitely want to purchase it in another color.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I love this shoe! Simple, elegant, classic! I have two pairs, one in black and one in burnt red. The structure of the shoe is solid, but the leather is supple and takes to the shape of your foot over time. Highly recommended!
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Best ballet style shoe I've ever worn. Finest leather inside and out. Great colors, great style, great comfort! Will buy in every color! I highly recommend this shoe!
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I have worn a pair of these for over 2 years. They're getting pretty worn so I order another pair, same size, receive the order and the shoe is too narrow. Since I know the size should fit I order another pair in the same size, receive it and it's too wide. Love the shoes but Frye's quality control needs work. I'm trying a third pair, which is the exact thing I had to get my first time around. Thankful for free shipping!
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I have these in 3 colors (Blue, Black and Cognac) . I'm going for my 4th pair in Sand. I love them, so comfortable and cute at the same time. I didn't have to break them in either.
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