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Hi, can someone id the name of this by Frye? Thank you.
I can't find a way to post a pic.
It is like western cut, mid calf high with no embellishment. No stitching details.
It looks a lot like Carson but doesn't look the same. Is there another Frye model that is similar to Carson?
 
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healthysaver said:
elisian, the boots looks great on you! When I see boots by themselves, I wouldn't know how it will look on so these pics help me decide. Does anyone enjoy wearing knee high boots during summer with skirt or dress?
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Thanks so much! :) I'm also curious about Fryes for summer, since mine are fairly new to me. With the super thick leather, they're very warm... I wore my flat ones biking around town today with a knee-length dress but no tights, and it's maybe 40F out in Portland. Almost too warm. So quite apart from style, I don't think the temperature would necessarily suit.
 
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elisian said:
Guess you could compare with their current Western line-up. I bet they all fit similarly. http://www.thefryecompany.com/women-western-boots/l/111
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Thanks for the link. I don't see it there and Carson's heel is higher. I bought this boots and wanted to find some reviews also. Maybe it is one of the vintage line that they don't make anymore? Looking at the outsole, it didn't get worn a lot so I wanted to try it at the price.
I hope it was the wise purchase ...
 
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healthysaver said:
Thanks for the link. I don't see it there and Carson's heel is higher. I bought this boots and wanted to find some reviews also. Maybe it is one of the vintage line that they don't make anymore? Looking at the outsole, it didn't get worn a lot so I wanted to try it at the price.
I hope it was the wise purchase ...
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I think it was. Frye's styles have evolved a lot. You just need to make sure it has the right tags / serial styles and is good-quality stuff through and through; if these are genuine Fryes in that condition, and they fit you they were a great buy at $50.

I looked at a lot of listings before I settled on mine... it looked like, to me, the preowned prices for Fryes were more or less:
  • $100-150 for new/current styles, esp those with zippers
  • $90-130 for vintage Black Label (made in USA 1970s boots) - rare
  • $150-300 for vintage Black Label that has been cleaned/polished professionally
  • $60-100 for vintage White Label (1980s-1990s) tall Campus pull-on boots with some wear
  • $40-70 for Western-style/cowboy boots

The thing about vintage Fryes especially is they age so well you don't really see discounting for condition. Scuffs don't really look like damage. So the price range is basically reflective of popularity of color/size, the seller's popularity, photo quality, and luck.

For comparison here are price ranges for vintage boots similar to Fryes (thick durable unpolished leather, lined leather, wood heel, leather sole) - there are some great old imitations, but lots of them are unlined or otherwise lower in quality.
  • $30-60 campus boots by no-name brands
  • $30-50 Western-style/cowboy boots

I hate shopping new categories because it's so hard to know what things should cost, so I hope that's a helpful price/style guide for anyone who's looking at vintage Fryes on eBay. :smile1:
 
#1,601
Wow, elisian, you studied very well and thanks for sharing.
I'm new to Fryes myself (maybe less than a week!).
I own a Frye Daisy Duke as a 2nd owner but I have not worn it since buying it. It is still too stiff and the color was not my thing ... (Impulse buying for a great price).
I'm not used to stiff leather boots so maybe it is better to get a used one as long as the condition is good.



elisian said:
I think it was. Frye's styles have evolved a lot. You just need to make sure it has the right tags / serial styles and is good-quality stuff through and through; if these are genuine Fryes in that condition, and they fit you they were a great buy at $50.

I looked at a lot of listings before I settled on mine... it looked like, to me, the preowned prices for Fryes were more or less:
  • $100-150 for new/current styles, esp those with zippers
  • $90-130 for vintage Black Label (made in USA 1970s boots) - rare
  • $150-300 for vintage Black Label that has been cleaned/polished professionally
  • $60-100 for vintage White Label (1980s-1990s) tall Campus pull-on boots with some wear
  • $40-70 for Western-style/cowboy boots

The thing about vintage Fryes especially is they age so well you don't really see discounting for condition. Scuffs don't really look like damage. So the price range is basically reflective of popularity of color/size, the seller's popularity, photo quality, and luck.

For comparison here are price ranges for vintage boots similar to Fryes (thick durable unpolished leather, lined leather, wood heel, leather sole) - there are some great old imitations, but lots of them are unlined or otherwise lower in quality.
  • $30-60 campus boots by no-name brands
  • $30-50 Western-style/cowboy boots

I hate shopping new categories because it's so hard to know what things should cost, so I hope that's a helpful price/style guide for anyone who's looking at vintage Fryes on eBay. :smile1:
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elisian said:
another Frye sale alert - lots of sizes and styles available here at ShoeMetro. They're already mostly 50% off (~$200) and the black friday sale has them additional 50% off. example: http://www.shoemetro.com/p-340108-carmen-inside-zip.aspx?color=Burnt Red&material=Leather
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Thanks for sharing this but I had some issues with ShoeMetro when I ordered with this sale. I thought I should mention to be wary. I was super excited about the great price on the Carmen boots I ordered but one of the boots was smaller than the other-and I've never had this problem before so it's not my feet.

Anyway after a week long back and forth e-mail argument where they refused to pay return shipping because it wasn't their fault because "the boots are marked the same", they finally agreed to a "one time accomodation" and sent me a prepaid label. The emails were very snooty and I was very disappointed in their customer service. I'd betcha they resell the boots too without checking them.

During all back and forth this I closely reviewed their return policy, and they also have a weird policy where you can't combine a store credit with any other discount, so if you do take the store credit you might not be able to take advantage of the other sales.

It's just something to be aware of, they have great sales but returns are probably an issue so think twice if you're not sure. I was just really surprised to have such a hard time with a defective return! Plus I was disappointed because the boots were cute and I'll probably never find that price again (and no more were available in my size). My understanding from the emails was that they wouldn't have honored the original sale price even if they still had them in my size.
 
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ledobe said:
Thanks for sharing this but I had some issues with ShoeMetro when I ordered with this sale. I thought I should mention to be wary. I was super excited about the great price on the Carmen boots I ordered but one of the boots was smaller than the other-and I've never had this problem before so it's not my feet.

Anyway after a week long back and forth e-mail argument where they refused to pay return shipping because it wasn't their fault because "the boots are marked the same", they finally agreed to a "one time accomodation" and sent me a prepaid label. The emails were very snooty and I was very disappointed in their customer service. I'd betcha they resell the boots too without checking them.

During all back and forth this I closely reviewed their return policy, and they also have a weird policy where you can't combine a store credit with any other discount, so if you do take the store credit you might not be able to take advantage of the other sales.

It's just something to be aware of, they have great sales but returns are probably an issue so think twice if you're not sure. I was just really surprised to have such a hard time with a defective return! Plus I was disappointed because the boots were cute and I'll probably never find that price again (and no more were available in my size). My understanding from the emails was that they wouldn't have honored the original sale price even if they still had them in my size.
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Oh goodness I'm so sorry!! My roommate ordered a ton from ShoeMetro and didn't have any problems - I guess they're just a lot riskier than a more established place. Thank you so much for pointing this out!
 
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ledobe said:
Thanks for sharing this but I had some issues with ShoeMetro when I ordered with this sale. I thought I should mention to be wary. I was super excited about the great price on the Carmen boots I ordered but one of the boots was smaller than the other-and I've never had this problem before so it's not my feet.

Anyway after a week long back and forth e-mail argument where they refused to pay return shipping because it wasn't their fault because "the boots are marked the same", they finally agreed to a "one time accomodation" and sent me a prepaid label. The emails were very snooty and I was very disappointed in their customer service. I'd betcha they resell the boots too without checking them.

During all back and forth this I closely reviewed their return policy, and they also have a weird policy where you can't combine a store credit with any other discount, so if you do take the store credit you might not be able to take advantage of the other sales.

It's just something to be aware of, they have great sales but returns are probably an issue so think twice if you're not sure. I was just really surprised to have such a hard time with a defective return! Plus I was disappointed because the boots were cute and I'll probably never find that price again (and no more were available in my size). My understanding from the emails was that they wouldn't have honored the original sale price even if they still had them in my size.
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I have ordered from them twice on Amazon. Twice I received the wrong size but their customer service was excellent. I ordered a size 8 black Melissa button as a gift and paid less than $90 shipped in the summer and when it arrived they were 8.5 extended calf. I left a rather neutral but complaining review and they credited back part of my money with no communication. My niece couldn't wear them so I sold them on ebay. The second time I ordered a pair of cognac Melissa button in 10 extended calf for around $130 shipped. They arrived and were regular, not extended calf which doesn't work for me. I don't have oversized calves always but due to diabetic legs swelling unexpectedly and often I have to buy boots with plenty of room. I called them that time and she offered me the choice of a prepaid label or a half- price credit, so I once again kept the shoes and sold them to help fund purchasing the pair I needed from Zappos. I can't complain about their customer service but I do hate feeling the high of finding awesome shoes at awesome prices and then the disappointment of the order being wrong. On another note, I placed my Zappos order for cognac Melissa button extended calf and they shipped me the Melissa Riding with a zipper- a much more expensive pair. Once again disappointment. They offered me the option of keeping those but with short calves I needed the pull on boot that had a smaller shaft height. I have the Phillip style which also has a taller shaft and they are beautiful but not very flattering on me. The best looking boot on my legs is the Veronica, but they are very uncomfortable.
I have seriously ordered and either returned or sold over 30 pair of boots in the last three years searching for my perfect pair. I normally wear a size 9.5 or 10 in all shoes (or 41 in Louboutin and LV or euro sizing) but found my ideal in sizing up to 11 Melissa Button extended calf with a New Balance insole. They wear like a running shoe now! I wish they offered more colors.
 
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elisian said:
Oh goodness I'm so sorry!! My roommate ordered a ton from ShoeMetro and didn't have any problems - I guess they're just a lot riskier than a more established place. Thank you so much for pointing this out!
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IVsmommy said:
I have ordered from them twice on Amazon. Twice I received the wrong size but their customer service was excellent. I ordered a size 8 black Melissa button as a gift and paid less than $90 shipped in the summer and when it arrived they were 8.5 extended calf. I left a rather neutral but complaining review and they credited back part of my money with no communication. My niece couldn't wear them so I sold them on ebay. The second time I ordered a pair of cognac Melissa button in 10 extended calf for around $130 shipped. They arrived and were regular, not extended calf which doesn't work for me. I don't have oversized calves always but due to diabetic legs swelling unexpectedly and often I have to buy boots with plenty of room. I called them that time and she offered me the choice of a prepaid label or a half- price credit, so I once again kept the shoes and sold them to help fund purchasing the pair I needed from Zappos. I can't complain about their customer service but I do hate feeling the high of finding awesome shoes at awesome prices and then the disappointment of the order being wrong. On another note, I placed my Zappos order for cognac Melissa button extended calf and they shipped me the Melissa Riding with a zipper- a much more expensive pair. Once again disappointment. They offered me the option of keeping those but with short calves I needed the pull on boot that had a smaller shaft height. I have the Phillip style which also has a taller shaft and they are beautiful but not very flattering on me. The best looking boot on my legs is the Veronica, but they are very uncomfortable.
I have seriously ordered and either returned or sold over 30 pair of boots in the last three years searching for my perfect pair. I normally wear a size 9.5 or 10 in all shoes (or 41 in Louboutin and LV or euro sizing) but found my ideal in sizing up to 11 Melissa Button extended calf with a New Balance insole. They wear like a running shoe now! I wish they offered more colors.
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I wonder if they were more cooperative because Amazon policy will just refund your credit card and not even require a return if the vendor isn't cooperative. That's happened to me twice with smaller purchases. One was an electronics item that wasn't working when I got it, the vendor kept sending trouble shooting tips when I just wanted a return so I opened a dispute and Amazon just refunded and the other required a return authorization and never responded so Amazon just refunded me.

Anyway if the boots hadn't been drastically different sizes I wuld have been thrilled. Such cute boots at a great pric . Now I'm worried they'll complain about the packaging. I put them right bac in the box when I bought them, because there was just no way they were going to work. I didn't even take a single step in them because I knew they were going back. They were loose in the box with no stuffing or padding, just a single piece of tissue. The Frye box was in an outer plastic bag. I packaged them exactly as I received them but now I'm worried they'll be damaged on the way back and their policy states the box must be in good condition plus the darn boots are rolling around in there.

I guess worst case scenario I can do a credit card charge back but i just hate this feeling that i have to watch like a hawk for the credit to hit. But elisian I still appreciate the tip this was such a great deal I just felt like I should share. Its probably not a place you want to order a pair of "maybes" and you definetly want to read the return policy before you order.
 
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