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[IVsmommy]

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.

I'm sure it was because it was Amazon! I have sold things on there and they are brutal to sellers. They hold your money for nearly a month before payout just in case the buyer complains, and you are never secure in your sale- they can take back the money at any point. So I'm sure they just refunded me so that I wouldn't file any complaints.
I have browsed the ShoeMetro website and their prices are much higher than their Amazon listings- might want to buy through there so you are covered. There is definitely good deals to be found- as long as both shoes are the same size. Lol

 

[jenbuggy85]

FYI: If you are an active duty service member with a military email address you can receive a 20% military discount by ordering over phone with Frye. Found that out while looking for my birthday present!

Will post pics of my pairs tomorrow Excited to join the club!!

 

[jenbuggy85]

Frye Campus 14G in brown (honey) and Chestnut (dark with a hint of red!) The difference between the 14G and 14L is that the 14G has a black vibram rubber sole whereas the 14L have a leather bottom.

These were both bought new from the frye website 1 month (light) and one week (dark) ago.) These are my faves I love the natural variations in the leather.

Frye Jane stitch in Redwood (used from eBay for $76!!)

Frye Jane tall cuff in a dark brown. (Used from eBay for $120??) (This particular boot seems to come in a couple types of leather. I've seen some that are made of super flimsy leather and are easily able to be scrunched downward. Not these babies, this leather is thick!

Posting a bunch of random pics I took. Kinda gives you an idea of how I wear them. Hope you enjoy!!!

Ps,
Frye gives a 20% discount to active duty service members with a military email. You just have to call them to order.

 

[anitalilac]

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Frye Campus 14G in brown (honey) and Chestnut (dark with a hint of red!) The difference between the 14G and 14L is that the 14G has a black vibram rubber sole whereas the 14L have a leather bottom.

These were both bought new from the frye website 1 month (light) and one week (dark) ago.) These are my faves I love the natural variations in the leather.

Frye Jane stitch in Redwood (used from eBay for $76!!)

Frye Jane tall cuff in a dark brown. (Used from eBay for $120??) (This particular boot seems to come in a couple types of leather. I've seen some that are made of super flimsy leather and are easily able to be scrunched downward. Not these babies, this leather is thick!

Posting a bunch of random pics I took. Kinda gives you an idea of how I wear them. Hope you enjoy!!!

Ps,
Frye gives a 20% discount to active duty service members with a military email. You just have to call them to order.

Love every single one of them on you! Do they fit wide calves? Mine is 16 in. How wide are the boots?

 

[jailnurse93]

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Frye Campus 14G in brown (honey) and Chestnut (dark with a hint of red!) The difference between the 14G and 14L is that the 14G has a black vibram rubber sole whereas the 14L have a leather bottom.

These were both bought new from the frye website 1 month (light) and one week (dark) ago.) These are my faves I love the natural variations in the leather.

Frye Jane stitch in Redwood (used from eBay for $76!!)

Frye Jane tall cuff in a dark brown. (Used from eBay for $120??) (This particular boot seems to come in a couple types of leather. I've seen some that are made of super flimsy leather and are easily able to be scrunched downward. Not these babies, this leather is thick!

Posting a bunch of random pics I took. Kinda gives you an idea of how I wear them. Hope you enjoy!!!

Ps,
Frye gives a 20% discount to active duty service members with a military email. You just have to call them to order.

All awesome, all great deals and you look lovely. I love your style!

 

[ledobe]

I'm sure it was because it was Amazon! I have sold things on there and they are brutal to sellers. They hold your money for nearly a month before payout just in case the buyer complains, and you are never secure in your sale- they can take back the money at any point. So I'm sure they just refunded me so that I wouldn't file any complaints.
I have browsed the ShoeMetro website and their prices are much higher than their Amazon listings- might want to buy through there so you are covered. There is definitely good deals to be found- as long as both shoes are the same size. Lol

Well the Shoe Metro saga continues. As I mentioned above they finally sent a return label for the defective boots. I tracked the package and they received it on Friday. I got the confirmation that the return was credited to my card today and guess what? They did a partial credit and deducted $8 from my return. I assume it's for the shipping. I'm tired of dealing with them after all the back and forth for a week and since I paid via PayPal I did a SNAD request for an $8 refund. We'll see what happens. I would say at this point it's probably safest to order from them through amazon.

Happy holidays everyone! (Sorry for the grumpy post)

 

[ledobe]

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Frye Campus 14G in brown (honey) and Chestnut (dark with a hint of red!) The difference between the 14G and 14L is that the 14G has a black vibram rubber sole whereas the 14L have a leather bottom.

These were both bought new from the frye website 1 month (light) and one week (dark) ago.) These are my faves I love the natural variations in the leather.

Frye Jane stitch in Redwood (used from eBay for $76!!)

Frye Jane tall cuff in a dark brown. (Used from eBay for $120??) (This particular boot seems to come in a couple types of leather. I've seen some that are made of super flimsy leather and are easily able to be scrunched downward. Not these babies, this leather is thick!

Posting a bunch of random pics I took. Kinda gives you an idea of how I wear them. Hope you enjoy!!!

Ps,
Frye gives a 20% discount to active duty service members with a military email. You just have to call them to order.

Ooh love your boots! Plus it always makes me feel good to see that people are still wearing the campus boots as I have an old pair, don't know the exact name but they are shorter with a zipper. I've had them forever and resoled once, and I don't want them to ever go out of style. I agonized over the price I paid at the time but I've more than gotten money's worth and they're still beautiful.

I also just got a pair of the Jane like yours except a darker mahogany brown. They are great boots! I love the redwood color too and that probably would have been my first choice but I have another pair that is close to that color.


Enjoy!

 

[hlfinn]

Hey there! I just got my first pair of fryes. I bought the Veronica slouch extended calf in brown. I love them but they are a little tight on my calves still (my calves measure 17" which I thought would be ok for these). The right boot is a little tight in the foot. I've been putting them on and off with different socks all day to try and wear them in and maybe have them stretch a little. Do you guys think the shaft will stretch? Can I get them stretched? I've read various things online (including on here) and the toe not being that stretchable but not sure about the shaft. I got a good deal from Nordies (though not as good at some of the deals I see you guys got!) and I really want them to work.


Does anyone have suggestions for other styles that might have a wider shaft? I wanted them to look a little taller and have some room with leggings/ tights but it looks like I may not be able to find that. Hate having muscular legs.

 

[IVsmommy]

It has been my experience with Frye and the wide calf styles that Veronica was the shortest shaft but also the widest. I've had the Phillip, Melissa back zip, Melissa button pull on style and Veronica in wide calf. I've also owned all of those in regular calf as well as the Paige in multiple sizes and I've found my best option was to size up in shoe size and that gave me more room in the toe width and made the shaft roomier. The Phillip and Melissa back zip were the exact same height on my leg- and come just under my knee. The Paige style also fits at that same point. Melissa pull on is a little bit shorter than those, and then Veronica was shortest but was also my least comfortable as far as the fit of the toe and heel. I've had the Melissa pull on style stretched professionally and to be honest it didn't make a huge amount of difference. It took weeks. They still were snug, so I went up a full shoe size and am loving my pinch- free boots now. I read a lot of people saying to size down in Frye but it has been total opposite for me. I am a 9.5-10 in athletic shoes, 41 in Louboutins and 11 in Frye. I started buying them in sz 9.5, then 10 and finally sold them all to purchase 11s and I'm ecstatic about my decision.

Paige style might be a good one to try, or the Melissa back zip had a roomy calf. Both of those are taller than Veronica also.

 

[Spicy_K]

Does anyone own the Phillip short? I ordered the ones with the chain and are suppose to arrive on Monday:



I already own the 8R engineer boots. They are my everyday go to/beat up boots, so I needed a slightly dressier shoe. Sometimes I feel like an engineer wearing my clunky boots! I hope the Phillip chain was a good choice

 

[qtiekiki]

Help me decide. I can only keep one of these: black Shirley Plate or dark brown Paige. I already have a pair of Paige in grey burnished antique leather. Other Frye boots are cognac Vera, black Veronica short, brown (not sure of the actual color name) Carmen short. I also have a pair of cognac Vince Camuto riding boots.

 

[Lady Brick]

Does anyone own the Phillip short? I ordered the ones with the chain and are suppose to arrive on Monday:

I already own the 8R engineer boots. They are my everyday go to/beat up boots, so I needed a slightly dressier shoe. Sometimes I feel like an engineer wearing my clunky boots! I hope the Phillip chain was a good choice

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I actually got the Engineer 8R a while ago and just got a pair of Phillip short in (haven't worn yet). The Phillip tall are my favorite pair of boots so I'm a bit biased, but I really like the short ones and they're very different from the Engineers.

Help me decide. I can only keep one of these: black Shirley Plate or dark brown Paige. I already have a pair of Paige in grey burnished antique leather. Other Frye boots are cognac Vera, black Veronica short, brown (not sure of the actual color name) Carmen short. I also have a pair of cognac Vince Camuto riding boots.

It sounds like you don't have a pair of tall black boots? I like both, but considering you already have a pair of Paiges and everyone should have tall black boots, I'd vote for the Shirley.

 

[IVsmommy]

Help me decide. I can only keep one of these: black Shirley Plate or dark brown Paige. I already have a pair of Paige in grey burnished antique leather. Other Frye boots are cognac Vera, black Veronica short, brown (not sure of the actual color name) Carmen short. I also have a pair of cognac Vince Camuto riding boots.

Ahhh! Keep both! Love! I'd love to have a pair of gray Paige!

 

[IVsmommy]

I actually got the Engineer 8R a while ago and just got a pair of Phillip short in (haven't worn yet). The Phillip tall are my favorite pair of boots so I'm a bit biased, but I really like the short ones and they're very different from the Engineers.




It sounds like you don't have a pair of tall black boots? I like both, but considering you already have a pair of Paiges and everyone should have tall black boots, I'd vote for the Shirley.

Phillip tall are also my favorite ever! Switched to Melissa button in black and cognac for my daily drivers since they aren't as high on my leg (and my husband preferred them) but am thinking of going back to Phillip!

 

[Spicy_K]

I actually got the Engineer 8R a while ago and just got a pair of Phillip short in (haven't worn yet). The Phillip tall are my favorite pair of boots so I'm a bit biased, but I really like the short ones and they're very different from the Engineers.

I received the Phillip chain short and I love them! They are exactly what I was looking for. Sleeker, shorter, and more feminine than the engineers. Plus I got a killer deal on Amazon (I got them for $208 vs $378). I've been wearing out the engineers so I feel very underdressed wearing them out for dinner, etc

Too bad it's warming up in Southern California again!