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Rating Summmary:

29 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

66%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

17%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

7%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

0%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

10%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

76%"Felt true to size"

76%"Felt true to width"

90%"Moderate arch support"

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I am Sabrina all the way- have 3 pairs. I’ve been wanting a pair of black ones and saw these Karen boots and I was curious. Ordered both and kept the Karen. Love the taller shaft, super soft leather. Like that the eyelets are black so been able to wear with many different outfits. First time wearing them I wore to an Avett concert and stood the whole time. No issues at all. Super comfy. Love them!!!!!!!
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18 found this review helpful.
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These boots fit very well and were comfortable right out of the box. My feet are on the wide side and I often have a hard time finding size 11 shoes/boots that fit. The boots have good structure but are also quite soft in the ankle area. The heel is higher than the Frye 'Sabrina Brogue' model but it doesn't feel higher or result in any pain in the toe box area. Considering buying a second pair in a different color.
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9 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I'm obsessed with these boots. Frye rarely disappoints! They are gorgeous in person and the craftsmanship is A+. These boots are extremely comfortable. Even though the heel looks high, they do have about a 3/4" platform. This means they feel more like a 2 & 1/2" heel, than the listed 3 & 1/4".
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3 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I own 4 pairs of Frye boots. I have the Karen combats in Black and now the in the Brandy Suede. The boots are made from a soft durable leather/ suede (no break in time for me). I’m usually a 7.5-8. The 7.5 are fine with room for thicker socks.
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3 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I'm not sure I've ever loved a boot this much. It is gorgeous! However, the heels were just too tall for me to be comfortable. I don't wear heels much more than 2" and these have to be closer to 4" heels. I wanted to be able to wear these amazing boots but after 10 minutes of wearing them around the house the area just in front of my heel began aching terribly. I am already tall so I just don't need a heel this tall, although I would have kept these had my feet not hurt so bad. PLEASE FRYE! Make this EXACT same boot but with a shorter heel and I'm all over it! (Karen Combat in Brandy Suede) And thank you Zappos!
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3 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Frye
I absolutely love these boots! I bought the cognoc color and it's gorgeous. I was a bit worried the boots would be bulky but I am very pleased they are not. Also very light weight, could walk in these all day. The material is soft and lovely. They fit perfect and do not need to be broken in (IMO). They may be a bit too snug with a thick sock but that's not a deal breaker for me. This is my third pair of Frye boots and by far my favorite!
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1 found this review helpful.
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These boots are about a half size big but work well with a thicker sock. They are also a tiny bit narrow but not to the point of discomfort. The style is perfect, on trend and not too bulky. Great winter boot!!
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These boots are definitely the style I was looking for! Leather is beautiful and they are well made. They are comfortable and can be worn with jeans or leggings or even my cropped dress pants to the office. My only complaint is putting them on at first was tiring! You have to constantly unlace them a lot to get your foot in.. there’s no pull on back (which is appealing for looks as it makes them more dressy without ) but oh my goodness... not easy and once you are in them you don’t want to change the outfit because you have to do it again... but yes very stylish!!
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1 found this review helpful.
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The quality of Frye boots are going down hill. Nothing like boots I had 5 years ago. Very cheap soles, leather!!
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1 found this review helpful.
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Love them!
I'd also recommend:
Cole Haan
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Another pair of my favorite brand, Frye. Love these boots!
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I returned the boots because they appeared to have been previously worn. There were no tags attached to the boots upon opening the box. One heel had a straight line mark from top to bottom. Perhaps this happened in shipping as the shoe box was packed loose with no band around it nor packing material to protect it. This is the first time I have ever returned an item for this reason, but at $327 I expected something more. I would recommend the boots as they fit true to size.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Fit was great. Roomie enough for an insole which is needed since they’re pretty hard on the inside.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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For those with a bit wider foot, size up by 1/2, I wear an 8.5W, the 9.0 fits perfectly, it cups the heal in just the right way, slipping it on can be a bit tricky, but it is a lace up... all in all, these are likely my favorite boot, glad I was able to find the right size.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Frye
Decided to splurge a little on boots and decided on these. Was torn between Frye and Docs. These boots are super comfortable right outbid the box. They dress up any outfit and will be a timeless piece added to my shoe collection.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Frye
I Finally got a pair of Frye boots! I've been browsing the site for years, dreaming of having a pair of boots that would last for years. I bought this boot because I loved the style, and my name is Karen as well. I had to get my namesake boots! I'm not used to heels AT ALL, so my break-in period has lasted longer than I would have preferred, but other than that, I'm very happy with the Karen Combat. The fit is fine, the boots are very well made, and they look great with anything I wear. I believe my next purchase will be a low heel boot with a back or inside zip. I love my boots, but I have to allow extra dressing time to get them on and laced up.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Frye
I just got these yesterday and wore these today for the first time. They already seem broken in and perfect! I have been wanting to get a pair of Frye boots for a long time and was unsure of what to get. These are just perfect!!!
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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True to size. Good leather. Light boot.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Frye
I bought these sleek boots in October, wore them all winter, and am still in love with them. The Karen Combat pairs with so many looks, and I always get compliments when I wear them. I always brag to people about how comfortable and durable they are.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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great color and true to fit for a size 6. had to choose between 2 Frye boots so i sent these back but otherwise would have kept them.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Frye
I've wanted the Sabrina 6G for years (years!). Finally decided to stop obsessing and just pull the trigger...but then I saw this boot. After much back-and-forth between the two, I decided to go with the Karen Combat in black. They arrived yesterday and were perfect right out of the box. No break-in required. They fit true to size. The leather is amazing. The heel height, shaft height, toe-box are all perfect. The rubber sole in the New England weather is a must. Kind of glad I waited to get the Sabrina because the Karen is the one for me. Don't hesitate if you're considering this boot.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Frye
So classy and classic for a combat. Leather is super soft and I don't need to break it in. Looks so pretty with my dresses and leggings and super cool with jeans. Lace ups
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I purchased the black boots and was surprised they had more of a worn leather look compared to the photo. I actually prefer this since I dress casually most of the time. I normally wear medium width shoes and these are a bit narrow in the toe box. I think it will expand with wear. I walked through the city on my first wear for a couple of hours and was pretty comfortable but I had the start of a blister on my right pinky toe. Overall I love the look of these boots and think they will get more comfortable with each wear.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These boots are beautiful and very comfortable. The heel height is a bit high but since it’s a block heel, they’re very comfortable to walk in. My feet are narrow and I have no issues with tightness of the width but my gosh, these boots were incredibly hard to get on. I had to completely loosen the laces, lay on the floor and pull and struggle to get them on. They are noisy too when I walk (the right boot more than the left). I haven’t decided whether to keep or return them.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Immediately noticed they were tight in width. Not in favor of "breaking-in" based on prior experience. Will return.
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0 found this review helpful.

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