Customer Reviews Frye Carson Tab Short

These boots are stunning!! I have 4 pairs of Frye's and these are the most comfortable. The leather is gorgeous. I got them in the grey and I'm so happy with them. They are worth the price!! I got them in an 8 and for me they fit true to size.

These boots are fabulous. Comfortable out of the box, and I really love the quality. These are the kind of boots I hope to keep forever (pending Mayan calender anomalies). The leather is a gorgeous gray. Yes, they get easily scuffed but it gives them character. Definitely love them. I tend to fluctuate between a 9 for flats and 9 1/2 in heels. I ordered my flats size and they fit great.

Carson Tabs sexy, professional and sassy. When you put them on snug to fit so wear them around the house for a few hours without socks. Get a half size smaller, then you are home free. They are beautiful and and will make you feel the same. I love them, I have the black. I'm a physical therapist on my feet all day. Very comfortable to wear out even after a long day. I do not wear them to work.

Love these boots! I bought them a 1/2 size smaller than my normal size based on the other reviews and while they are working (with a thin sock) I think I would have rather bought them true to size. It took about 4 wearings to break the heel in enough to get my foot into them easily. The first three times was a bit of a huff and puff session. That aside, I am extremely pleased with the quality of the leather and the craftsmanship. I know these will last a long time and I am already eyeing my next pair of Frye's. Love, love, love the fast and efficient Zappos service!

This was my first Frye purchase and I have really enjoyed them! I wear a size 8 AA and found the size 8 comfortable. Boots with style and comfort. No regrets!

Frye never disappoints! I've loved my 1st pair of Carson short boots for years and just got my Carson Tab short boot in charcoal...love them! So comfortable and the color and look of these boots are awesome. Frye does run a half size large so I got mine in a 6.5 though normally I wear a 7 and have wide feet. I own 4 different pairs of Frye boots and they are all very comfortable, but the Carson's are hands down my fave and most comfy ever! Great boots! Must have for fall/winter!

Half-size smaller than my shoe size, but I think that's typical for Frye, especially for their soft leathers. They may seem slightly tight at first, but wear them for a few hours and they'll feel perfect. This is my second pair of Carson boots (my other pair are tall), and they are the best boots ever, totally worth the price. they will last pretty much a lifetime. And they are super comfortable -- I walk miles in the all the time without pain or blisters. Also, look so so good

I wanted it to wear with skinny jeans, thought it was too big around the top, though foot fit was good. I am returning it and ordering the carson shortie boot instead.

I usually wear an 8.5 but always size up to a 9 in boots because I like to wear a thick sock. Based on the other reviews, I ordered an 8.5 and it fits perfectly. I have a very high instep but had no difficulty getting the boot on. It is a bit slouchy and the ankle opening a bit wide (I have the black pair and you can see the tan inside lining which I wish was black). Overall, I like the relaxed fit and find them very comfortable to walk long distances.

I liked these boots, but I didn't love them. I ended up sending them back and bought the Frye Phillip harness in a tall. I love them completely. Comfortable, true to size, beautiful color (dark brown). I just don't think I liked how the short boots looked on me. Definitely love Frye as I have 3 pair. Keep trying until you find the pair you love. They have so many great boots. Zappos is the best for fast service and pre-paid returns!

Super comfortable, typical Fryes! I own several pair of Frye boots and I love them, however, the soles are quite slippery, and I've almost fallen several times. I took them into the shoe maker to put a rubber sole on and he told me he couldn't do anything without replacing the entire heel. Hope they aren't as slippery as they get roughed up a bit.

I have been wanting to try ankle boots for a while, and wanted good quality, classic style, simple yet cool, versatile, non clunky boots. These are those. These are my first Fryes, so I wasn't sure on what size to get. I wear a size 9, 98% of the time otherwise 8.5, ordered the 9 and lots of room in the heel and more than normal heel slippage that probably would have gotten worse since they're leather, that's with thin and thick socks. Had Zappos send 8.5 (thanks Zappos) and compared both. 8.5 initially felt snug across foot, but compared to 9 it was a better fit with thin sock, so kept the 8.5 and know that with continuous wear they'll mold to my foot. These boots are so cool! Soft leather, cognac is beautiful color, perfect heel height, western without being overdone. Can't wait to wear with skinny jeans and leggings!

In search of a very casual, short boot, I ordered these in camel size 9. First, the fit... I am a true 9.5 N, so brands like Stuart Weitzman and Cole Haan are my go to brands. I read in the reviews that this boot worked for a narrower foot or seemed narrow to some customers. The front of the boot was perfect! The length seemed just right at a half size shorter than my usual size. The heel was so wide, though (even with very thick padded socks), that my heel slipped all of the way up. So, the heel slilppage was due to the width or design of the heel and not the length. (There should be some slippage, but not this much.) Second, the color... I ordered camel antiqued. On my monitor and on both Zappos' and Frye's sites camel appears to be a lighter, warm, golden tan with an antique look to it. It appeared to be the camel I have seen labeled on leather all of my life, but with an antique look. I checked to see if maybe I had been sent the wrong color, but the pair I received looked much like a Kraft caramel and had no variation at all. The color was not even close to any of the other colors on the Zappos site So, for color, this was 100% off. Third, the quality... This boot appeared to be very well made and I think would last a lifetime. It is stamped Made in Mexico. I am giving this boot three stars because the quality is there. I cannot fairly rate comfort no having worn them, so I am giving it three stars. This pair was returned along with the Frye Carson Shortie that had the same problems with fit and off color.

Leather was not as soft as I had expected but probably would soften with wear. The color I wanted was out of stock and I had expected that the dark brown would be more reddish like the picture but it was really a true brown.

I love Frye boots and I tried this in black hoping it would look better than the gray did but it just doesn't do enough for me, unfortunately! I will keep looking for my short black boot with a nice heel and hopefully, a zipper! Wish Frye still made the Tina Shootie!

These boots are cute, but your heel is not anchored whatsoever and it slides up and down when you walk. I do not care if "that is what Fryes are supposed to do" - it is a recipe for blisters.

So disappointed! Many quality issues with the boot I received. I ordered the slate, which looked like a black leather boot where the black was partially bleached out to achieve the slate color. But the top layer of leather was is paper-thin that the stitching where the lining was pieced together underneath showed through very visibly on either side of the upper, looking like railroad tracks of black Frankenstein scars. The stitching on top was uneven and coming undone in a few spots, also. I thought maybe the Frankenstein stitching was a defect because you can't see it in the picture of this boot, but I looked up the Carson Tab mid in slate and it was very visible in picture. I have the Carson oxford in cognac and I love it and the quality is what I would expect from Frye. Same with my Melissa buttons, which is why I was so stunned by the lack of quality in this boot. Back it goes.

These booties do nothing for your body proportions. Your legs will look super stumpy in them unless you're a size 0. And if you're a size 0, why would you wear these when there are so many better-looking options available to you?

I ordered these in the black antique and the leather is beautiful. Unfortunately, my usual Frye size ended up being too long. I'm only 5'4", and on my size 9 feet,and with the low heel, these looked like clown shoes. Not sure if an 8 1/2 would have been better though because the rest of the fit seemed fine. I plan to return them and go for something with a little more of heel which tends to be more flattering for us shorter gals with big feet.