Frye: American Classic

[Maharlika]

For casual wear with jeans. Yay or Nay?

http://www.fryeboots.com/subpages/ca...n=2@goToPage=1

 

[Jared]

Canned forum response: why don't you distress your own boots?

I posted a shorter motorcycle boot a while ago and got a negative response, but it wasn't Fryes, so who knows... Personally I see nothing wrong with the form.

 

[Arethusa]

I dislike short boots, and that finish is too aggressively distressed. I like the harness 12Rs, though.

 

[robin]

In case you do get these or a similiar pair from Frye's, you might want to check ebay first - I've been seeing lots of auctions for some of their various harness models for under $100.

 

[DNW]

Not my cup of tea because I find it too bulky. But then again, it looks good on some people. Ditto with others on the fake distressing.

 

[Superb0bo]

How does Frye boots fit? (compared with red wings and/or sneakers)

 

[Arethusa]

Fryes consistently run half a size large.

And the harness boots consistently go for just under retail on eBay. I don't think I've ever seen them go for less than 150, let alone under 100.

 

[Maharlika]

I had this burst of patriotism this morning and realised that most of the shoes I bought are made in Europe. I wanted to buy something quintessential American and made in U.S.A. I've never bought Frye before but I know it has a very long history. I'd love to own a pair.. just wondering which one. Thanks for all your feedbacks.

 

[nastyandy]

I have two pairs of the same boots in Black and 'Gaucho' which is a shade of dark brown.

They are excellent boots and I wear them quite often with my bootcut jeans. Probably among the most comfortable and well-made boots out there.

FWIW, the 13" boot is much harder to get off of your foot, which is why I opted for the shorter version that you're lookng at.

 

[chronoaug]

I don't think those boots look bad at all. I don't have that much against predistressing unless it's extreme, and those certainly aren't extreme. Look good to me.

 

[Superb0bo]

Fryes consistently run half a size large.

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Compared with what?
If im a 11 in Red wings and Chucks, and 12 in pretty much everything else, what to get in Fryes?

 

[Arethusa]

11. Red Wings and Chucks also consistently run a half size large.

 

[Bradford]

Frye Boots are great with jeans... love me my Frye Brando Engineers...

Expensive if you pay full price (I didn't), but they look great!

 

[Maharlika]

Originally Posted by Bradford

Frye Boots are great with jeans... love me my Frye Brando Engineers...

Expensive if you pay full price (I didn't), but they look great!


I really like those boots. That must be the gaucho color.

 

[Bradford]

Originally Posted by Maharlika

I really like those boots. That must be the gaucho color.

Tobacco actually...