Customer Reviews Frye Veronica Back Zip

Beautiful boots that literally go with everything. I've worn them with jeans, sweater dresses, nicer dresses and have been complemented every time. My only complaint is the cognac color scratches really easily, which I think is part of the "style" but its hard to see when you've spent so much on them!

I absolutely love these boots. Normally I would not spend that much money on boots, but I heard that Frye boots last for years. They are very sturdy and the leather feels buttery but tough enough to withstand some wear. I wear a 6.5 or a 7 and purchased them in a 7. The footbed was ever so slightly snug which is good because I assume they'll stretch slightly. I was pleased with the shaft circumference, I'd read that they were pretty small but they were plenty big, I like a slight gap so that my legs look skinnier and not squashed in them (I have slightly athletic calves). The zip is beautiful and makes getting in and out of the boot so much easier. Dark brown antique has a very slight red tint and is very classic and timeless. However, the first time I put them on I unsnapped one of the lower straps that covers the zipper and the snap broke! I don't know if they were designed to be buckled, not snapped, but the snap seems so much easier...for how expensive they are they shouldn't break in the first 5 minutes. I sent them back but have already ordered a new pair.

Nice quality leather. Great boot overall. However, the snaps on the boot kept coming undone and would not stay fastened. After about the 9th time in a very short period of time of re-snapping them...I decided that they may have been defective and opted to order another pair. They just arrived so I hope it goes well.

Beautiful boot but too small for my wide (16.5") calves. I sized up 1/2 size and still much too tight. Sad because the boot is perfect!!

Loved the look of this boot, but the buckle snaps kept coming undone.

I normally wear an 8.5 in Fryes; ordered these ina 9.5 because that was the only option and I hoped they may fit...wasn't surprised to find they were too big. However, the style was less appealing to me in person than in the photos online. In black, the boots looked more like rain boots/galoshes than my other leather Fryes. They were also very stiff (not unusual for Fryes or other true leather boots but be prepared to spend some time breaking them in!).

Sadly, these did not work out. After reading many reviews, I decided to go with my normal shoe size. I sometimes wear a 6-1/2 so I ordered a 7 thinking that would be enough extra room. Not even close. I couldn't even get the boot on and zipped with a sock on. I managed to get them on and zipped with no sock on, but there is no way I could ever get a skinny jean tucked in and still zip them up. Instead of sizing up, I just returned. I don't think a bigger size would accommodate my calf size. These were really cute. But they are not for wide calves and the toe box is a little on the narrow side.

These are really nice boots! However they run oh so small! I admit I do have a wider foot BUT when I compare my foot to the bottom of the boot there is SO much space. My toes are not jammed at the top but they were squeezed from the sides. Maybe they are just too narrow because I don't think a larger size would change my toes being squeezed up together. Also they are super stiff so it's hard to get them zipped over my heel area but again that could be cause of the width of the boot. I guess I expected them to be more buttery leather and not rawhide leather, they also weren't as distressed/vintage looking as I expected. I expected them to be more like my Born's which are very distressed and wearing them is like walking on clouds. LOL It's unfortunate because these were a great price and as much as I love the pricier ones (the Melissa boots), I'm just not able to spend that much on boots right now. Will be returning these.

Apologies to the future owner of these boots for my tears being all over them: they are too small for my popeye-like calves. (thanks, Dad.) If you are wondering if these will fit, Frye sent me this on the shaft sizing: "All of the measurements listed on the website are base on a size 6, the shaft circumference increases a 1/25" per every half size number increase." My calf measures about 17" at the widest point, and there was about a 1" gap to close the zipper. Frye also advised that a cobbler wouldn't be able to stretch the boots that much. These boots are stunning in person, and below the calf muscle they fit like a dream. Genuinely gutted to be returning these!

Leather was beautiful. Loved the style. Zipper was hard to move up and down, especially near the heal. Back of boot just above heal rubbed with every step, which is main reason for the return. Ran slightly small for me, especially in the toe box. Not comfortable enough to justify the cost.

First off, these are gorgeous boots...well made and beautiful leather (I got the black). However, as much as I like the zipper going up the back, it is exposed on the inside at the heel. It's covered up top, not sure why that coverage stopped at the heel. And because it's not covered, it rubs on your socks and/or foot. The zipper is also very difficult to get up & down. I started researching how to make a zipper slide more easily, then said, wait a minute. At this price point, these should not be issues! So back they went :(

I should have listened to the previous reviewers that said these are beautiful but the fit is way off. The length was ok, if not a little short but the width is completely off. If you have super skinny feet then try these because they are gorgeous.

I don't understand how anyone can say these are super comfy. I wear a 7.5 or 8 and went for 8 based on reviews but actually think maybe I need an 8.5. I LOVE the way they look but for starters, I took them out of box and used all my strength and struggled so much just to unzip the boot so I could try them on! There zipper felt so cheap bc it wouldn't move! Maybe I got a reject pair?! Then when j finally got it open all the way, I could barely squeeze my foot in. This has never happened to me before. It was so stiff and the heel is so narrow. I didn't even bother to try zipping it up bc the foot part was so tight and uncomfortable. I like the look so much that I am going to send back and try the 8.5 and hoping the zipper issue was a fluke. I really want these to work! The cognac color and worn out look is just what I am looking for.

Beautiful, stylish boots but need to return - the zipper bends/creases in such a way that it rubs the back of my ankle/above the heel, which is now terribly blistered. So sad. Thought I'd found the perfect boot.

I ordered the Frye Veronica in Cognac, very disappointed that the color of the boot is nothing like the color represented on Zappos. The fit was good (maybe a bit on the small side) and they were beautiful boots, the color just wasn't there.

I've tried so many Frye boots I lost count. They are either too big or too small and I rarely have trouble fitting into either a 7 or 7.5. All styles had narrow toe boxes. This boot has an incredibly stiff zipper that's difficult to operate. For this price, you would think it would be perfect. I gave it a 3 overall because the cognac color is gorgeous. So long Frye!

I should have realized the minute that I read a review calling these boots "real equestrian riding boots" that they would be miserably uncomfortable. I taught riding for many years, and the first thing that an equestrian buys with frugally saved pennies is CUSTOM riding boots. And, those May be fine in which to ride, but don't think of them as great walking boots. However,due to the gorgeous styling on these boots (which, BTW, makes them inappropriate for serious riding attire),it did not occur to me that Frye, of all companies,would make a walking around boot using a riding boot last. I am returning them,sadly. They ARE gorgeously styled,but (like off the shelf riding boots) miserably uncomfortable. Three stars for beauty,minus two for knowing better about the discomfort of "real riding boots".

I love these, but ended up having to take them to a Cobbler and have the ankle straps removed. They would come unsnapped within a few walking steps! They are comfy and cute, but I hate that I had to take of the straps. They look a little bare now.

This is a well made, super-cute boot. However, if you don't have slim calves, don't bother with them. They are not made for you. Very difficult to zipper and tucking in a pair of skinny pants are impossible. Skinny calves? Great. Highly recommended.

These boots were easy to put on and felt pretty good. I liked the color of the shaft, but the black touch on the toe felt artificial. The foot was a touch big, but the shaft fit was good. The zipper was tough to pull, something others have commented on.

These boots are beautiful but are no where near wide calf. I could not get them zipped all the way and will be sadly returning.

These boots are super cute and awesome looking and have very high quality leather. Unfortunately, they are also very uncomfortable. While they felt maybe 1/4 to 1/2 size too large in the heel they also were too tight across the top where your toes meet your arch on the top of your foot. This cut off circulation to my toes and made my arch start cramping - plus my heel was sliding around causing more pressure on this as well as rubbing against the rough zipper causing blisters, not only on my heel towards the bottom of my foot, but also about 2.5" inches above my heel on the back, thin part of my heel. These shoes, for a nearly $400 price tag, also have NO arch support and barely any cushion in the footpad. Lets just say, I sit ALL day at a desk job and by the end of the day my feet were aching pretty bad. Sadly, these will be returned. Its also good to note these were Made in Mexico, and the first pair I got in had 4 different defects, and the 2nd pair are as stated above; painful.

I love the look & feel of these boots once I get them on! I bought them to wear with skinny jeans tucked in - the problem is that the start of the zipper is VERY difficult to zip and does not work with anything tucked in. I gave 3 Stars because they look & fit well with a skirt & tights. Still might return them as I wanted to wear pants/leggings which don't fit in the boot!