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SovietImport said:
Hello! I'm so glad I came across this page while researching Frye boots!

I've got a dilemma on my hands and was hoping someone could offer advice: Recently I bought my first ever pair -- the Veronica Back Zip -- but can't figure out if the fit is right. No matter how thick the socks, my heels always lift when I walk. I read elsewhere that this is typical for western-style boots and that the leather needs time to mold to your foot. If anyone here owns a pair, what has been your experience?
I want a pair of tall boots that fit snugly ... maybe this isn't the style for me?

Thanks in advance! :ty:
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Yes, I've heard from multiple people that this is true for frye boots. I have the same problem with my recently purchased veronica slouch and melissa button boots. I heard it gets better after the wear-in process.
 
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I have a pair of Melissa Button pull-on boots- and I want a brown pair but I was thinking of the Melissa Back Zip- does anyone know if they are the same calf circumference as the Melissa button boots? I can pull my current ones on with no problem- but I am worried that the zip-back ones are narrower? I cannot find a size guide that seems accurate. I am looking at Ebay so I want to make sure I get a pair that fits….Anyone have both of these that can give me an idea on the fit? Thanks everyone!
 
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I was going to buy a pair of these on Ebay too - I read the reviews on ZAPPOS and almost everyone said they ran narrow and small......So i was hesitant to buy without trying on in person.

I just bought a pair of Frye Harness 12r on Etsy - $75 - great deal. Very happy! They are slightly used, but in great shape. Have wanted these for a long time!
 
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Just a heads up that 6pm has some REALLY good prices on Frye boots today... They must have just dropped them because they weren't there yesterday. Tons of styles are 65-70% off.

I ordered the Pippa Back Zip Short in burnt red for $100.80 (!) and the Frye Veronica Biker Zip in black for $153.30. Plus I had a 10% off Brandaholics coupon that basically covered sales tax. My birthday is next week and this is the perfect early gift for myself. :D
 
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ChiChi143 said:
I just bought my first pair of fryes from zappos! I bought the conditioning cream as well. Is there anything else I should do to protect them?
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What type of leather are your boots? Depending on the type of leather your boots are (e.g. suede), you may need to use something special.

Also, do you mean Frye's weatherproof dressing? If your boots are smooth leather, I think that would be sufficient.

You still may need to be careful about wearing them nasty weather, though, especially if the boots are a lighter color. Even with the weatherproof dressing, my cobbler recommended not wearing my whiskey Dorado Riding boots in the rain (although I did wear them in the snow and got some salt stains on them).
 
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pookybear said:
Yes, I've heard from multiple people that this is true for frye boots. I have the same problem with my recently purchased veronica slouch and melissa button boots. I heard it gets better after the wear-in process.
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Welcome to the wonderful and addicting world of Frye boots, SovietImport! (Love the name, btw!)

Especially at the beginning, I think heel slippage is normal. I've had my Melissa Button boots for two winters now, and they still slip occasionally. So, there's one vote in favor of breaking them in.

But, I also have a pair of Dorado Riding boots, which still slip considerably even after 6 months of frequent wear. The Dorado's seem to have a narrower box, so I sacrificed a looser heel for a better fit in the toe. (I've found that heel slippage is easier to fix and less painful over time than a boot that is too tight in the toes.)

Speaking of fixes, I would recommend putting half inserts in your boots. This can add some much needed padding to the heel and instep without crowding your toes. At least for me, it also reduces heel slippage, although it doesn't eliminate it entirely.

Good luck!
 
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Thanks Maria. I love the color. It's what drew me to them.

The shafts are very soft and supple but the toe box is VERY stiff. The heels slip even though I have tightened the strap. They are a little larger in the heel than the others I have. I've tried the stick on heel grips but they just won't stick.

I've resorted to wearing them on short trips out and hopefully I can break them in a little at a time that way.
 
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My heels slip in most of my fryes, now I put a torn off piece of plastic grocery bag behind my heel, slip them on and leave the plastic in there, then my heel slips on the plastic easily and doesn't hurt. Putting sellotape on your heel works the same. My mum did point out to me last week that she could see a bit of bag poking out of the back of my engineers, oops!

I'm very disappointed that frye have changed the veronica, I've black and butter in the old style, and when brown turned up from amazon I thought they were fakes. Thinner front sole, less shape in the heel, thinner leather and no little back seam at the base of the heel. I emailed frye pictures and was told that they were genuine, they've just been changed. They are not as nice IMHO as the old style and look cheaper too.
 
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moreau_md said:
Welcome to the wonderful and addicting world of Frye boots, SovietImport! (Love the name, btw!)

Especially at the beginning, I think heel slippage is normal. I've had my Melissa Button boots for two winters now, and they still slip occasionally. So, there's one vote in favor of breaking them in.

But, I also have a pair of Dorado Riding boots, which still slip considerably even after 6 months of frequent wear. The Dorado's seem to have a narrower box, so I sacrificed a looser heel for a better fit in the toe. (I've found that heel slippage is easier to fix and less painful over time than a boot that is too tight in the toes.)

Speaking of fixes, I would recommend putting half inserts in your boots. This can add some much needed padding to the heel and instep without crowding your toes. At least for me, it also reduces heel slippage, although it doesn't eliminate it entirely.

Good luck!
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Thanks! It's the easiest way to describe myself haha

So relieved to hear that others experience heel slippage with their own Fryes, as well. Sounds like there are some solutions though! I ended up sending back both the pairs because I just couldn't make up my mind up about the style....but I'm definitely going to try again!
 
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Bronny said:
My heels slip in most of my fryes, now I put a torn off piece of plastic grocery bag behind my heel, slip them on and leave the plastic in there, then my heel slips on the plastic easily and doesn't hurt. Putting sellotape on your heel works the same. My mum did point out to me last week that she could see a bit of bag poking out of the back of my engineers, oops!



I'm very disappointed that frye have changed the veronica, I've black and butter in the old style, and when brown turned up from amazon I thought they were fakes. Thinner front sole, less shape in the heel, thinner leather and no little back seam at the base of the heel. I emailed frye pictures and was told that they were genuine, they've just been changed. They are not as nice IMHO as the old style and look cheaper too.
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:(

The quality of most everything has plummeted in recent years. Shoes, clothing, appliances and everything in between. So discouraging.
 
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I have the same issue with the Veronica boots. I found that if I put regular band aides on my heal it pads the rub area and they are easier to break in. I was super disappointed that the heal slipped and was painful in just a short wear. I had to make sure to bring a spare pair of shoes. Glad that I don't need todo that
 
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