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I stretched mine to perfection in a few hours. I put on a thick wool sock, then put my foot in a plastic shopping bag...slipped right on. I wore around the house and checked after 2 hours, and i could get them on and off without issue. Really happy!

So these are sand color - and I was thinking about getting the FRYEs CONDITIONING CREAM - which is also a weatherproofing cream - wondering how much this will darken them? Has anyone with light colored boots used it, or anything else? Dont want them to darken TOOO much, but a little deepening of the colors would be ok.
In the past Ive used NEATS FOOT OIL, on a pair of new banana campus, HOPING it would darken because they were a bit too bright yellow for my taste - think guy with the big yellow hat and boots in the CURIOUS MONKEY books!! It helped tone them down and deepen, but didnt change the color much. Ended up having them dyed

anyway, thanks if anyone can tell me about caring for light colored boots!
 
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sparksfly said:
Quick question bought these from Marshalls for $63(very surprised they made it to yellow tagged clearance)

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They look to be the Veronica can anyone confirm and tell me your experience with fit?

They say they're a 7(can't find the actual size, sticker says 7) and they fit a tiny bit small width wise(never have an issue with that) and with socks their a tiny bit small.

I'd love to keep them because they are so cute and such a great price. Will they stretch?
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Those are so cute!! And a steal! Fryes do stretch - wearing them is the best way to get them to mold to your feet....
 
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SSShayne said:
I stretched mine to perfection in a few hours. I put on a thick wool sock, then put my foot in a plastic shopping bag...slipped right on. I wore around the house and checked after 2 hours, and i could get them on and off without issue. Really happy!

So these are sand color - and I was thinking about getting the FRYEs CONDITIONING CREAM - which is also a weatherproofing cream - wondering how much this will darken them? Has anyone with light colored boots used it, or anything else? Dont want them to darken TOOO much, but a little deepening of the colors would be ok.
In the past Ive used NEATS FOOT OIL, on a pair of new banana campus, HOPING it would darken because they were a bit too bright yellow for my taste - think guy with the big yellow hat and boots in the CURIOUS MONKEY books!! It helped tone them down and deepen, but didnt change the color much. Ended up having them dyed

anyway, thanks if anyone can tell me about caring for light colored boots!
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I haven't used it but read bad reviews on amazon that it would definitely change the color of the lighter colored boots or even ruin them. I was going to purchase that but the Frye customer service reps don't even recommend it so I chose not to go that route. I have a pair of burnished tan, burnished gray and burnished brown Paiges. I definitely don't want the color to change but don't want water damage either.
 
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I think ANYTHING that's used on light color boots will change the color, even slightly, but to not put anything on them at all concerns me even more. Im going to portland next weekend, and dont want them ruined by the rain. I just ordered the cream from Zappos (free ship) - i have 4 other pairs of Fryes, plus 10 other pairs of boots, most of them black or brown, so it will get used. Not sure what i will do with my tan Fryes :(
 
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So I called FRYE, and the person i talked to said anything will darken them slightly, so test on a small area and make sure you like the change. She also said that they dont need anything right out of the box - but with light colored boots, one does have to be careful as stains from water, salt, etc will show up more on this color than others.
 
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Frye boots prices are going up????
I have my eyes on the Jackie frye boots, I check the website everyday for that boots.
Last time I checked the price is 388$, now it is gone up to 418$. I don't know about the other one. But frye boots go up every year.
 
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bigheart said:
I have had a good experience buying frye from Zappos, free shipping both ways if they don't work
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Keep in mind, Zappos and 6pm.com are the same company. Zappos customer service explained to me that when inventory on Zappos gets below a certain level, the shoes are sold on 6pm.com. The prices are even cheaper on 6pm. I've been shopping with them for about 12 years now and I'm really pleased. I'm not so much a big fan of Frye boots, but I like their sandals. I just purchased a couple of pairs at a great savings!
 

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Does anyone have the Frye Melissa OTK Boots?

I'm absolutely in love with them! I have never owned a pair of Fryes before but have drooled over them for years being a boot lover. I really really REALLY want them gah!!!

http://www.thefryecompany.com/melissa-otk/d/77624

I really shouldn't be looking at shoe threads as boots and shoes are honeslty the last things i should be buying right now but i love them so much! I would love to hear from anyone who has these.

I usually wear between 9 -9.5m (euro 40... sometimes 41) so i guess i'd go for a 9.5 and if it's tad loose add an insole.

Also just out of curiosity how long did it take for you guys to break in your fryes? I understand that they also have leather soles has anyone taken theirs to a shoe maker to add a rubber sole on the bottom for better durability?

Thanks.
 
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Sl0thbear said:
Does anyone have the Frye Melissa OTK Boots?

I'm absolutely in love with them! I have never owned a pair of Fryes before but have drooled over them for years being a boot lover. I really really REALLY want them gah!!!

http://www.thefryecompany.com/melissa-otk/d/77624

I really shouldn't be looking at shoe threads as boots and shoes are honeslty the last things i should be buying right now but i love them so much! I would love to hear from anyone who has these.

I usually wear between 9 -9.5m (euro 40... sometimes 41) so i guess i'd go for a 9.5 and if it's tad loose add an insole.

Also just out of curiosity how long did it take for you guys to break in your fryes? I understand that they also have leather soles has anyone taken theirs to a shoe maker to add a rubber sole on the bottom for better durability?

Thanks.
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I have a brand new pair of Engineer 8rs.....and still breaking them in after a month.

have a couple pairs of the Campus 14s that have the leather soles - that's a great idea to have rubber put on the bottom, but havent ever heard of anyone doing that. They do make a Campus with the rubber soles.......
 
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SSShayne said:
I have a brand new pair of Engineer 8rs.....and still breaking them in after a month.

have a couple pairs of the Campus 14s that have the leather soles - that's a great idea to have rubber put on the bottom, but havent ever heard of anyone doing that. They do make a Campus with the rubber soles.......
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I think the break in period depends on the sizing and especially the model Fryes you are wearing. They vary so much,I have found. I have a pair of 8R Engineers that needed no break in time at all, but my Veronica Slouches are very hard to break in and I honestly doubt they will ever be comfortable. That toe box may as well be made of lead cos there is NO give whatsoever!! On the other hand, I have incredibly great luck with the Carmens. I have 5 pairs of the shorts, and 3 pairs of the 3-straps and they are all like the Engineers---nada on the break in time and great from the git go. Heck, I just ebayed great deals on a pair of Mimi high heel platforms and even with all that height they are still reasonably comfortable. There really is no stock answer as to the wear-ability of Frye footwear, I'm afraid.
 
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Does anyone have any recommendation on Frye boots for ladies with smaller calves? My calves are 12 inches and I am 5'2 so I look like I'm swimming in most boots. I was thinking about the Melissa Gore or Melissa Scrunch but I have read reviews that say the shaft circumference varies depending on shoe size.
 
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epagehall said:
Does anyone have any recommendation on Frye boots for ladies with smaller calves? My calves are 12 inches and I am 5'2 so I look like I'm swimming in most boots. I was thinking about the Melissa Gore or Melissa Scrunch but I have read reviews that say the shaft circumference varies depending on shoe size.
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I'm also 5'2" with fairly small calves and I've found that the boots with the zip shafts fit me the best. The Philip Harness Tall is my favorite and is even a bit snug on me, so they might work for you. Some people size up for them but I wear my regular size.
 
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