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piperbaby said:
I did call but she couldn't really explain, maybe that hide didn't take dye well. Other than I can mail them back and then they will exchange them for another one when they get it. Im not fond of that idea, they should be like zappos sending me one straight away. I guess thats why im keeping the 9.5 too. They are here and I like them after waiting so long, I had to put them on. I don't want to mail something back, then be waiting around for them to mail a new one. Im just going to return them.

I have a shoe stretcher wonder if i could make it work in this. Thank goodness Frye is generous in sizing, its just the width thats tight, not length. I put on Bruce's athletic socks and toodled around outside in the humidity hoping to soften and stretch them earlier:)
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I hope they don't take too long to break in for you. One thing to note is Burnt Red seems to be the thicker leather they use for Carmens, and I have noticed that mine are not really softening much compared to all my other ones! I managed to force them to slouch, but the foot area isn't forming to my feet as much as the others have.
 
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dragonette said:
I hope they don't take too long to break in for you. One thing to note is Burnt Red seems to be the thicker leather they use for Carmens, and I have noticed that mine are not really softening much compared to all my other ones! I managed to force them to slouch, but the foot area isn't forming to my feet as much as the others have.
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I see, they are thick for sure. My toes are yelling at me. I've got mine slouched a bit from the weather here being so moist but not enough.
They were stiff as a poker straight out of the box. :eek:
 

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Dragonette... These stiff red boots just didn't want to bend much. I stopped by the saddlery to see what that had. He gave me some conditioner which did soften them up, but they are now a wine color:eek:

It's actually not bad, I kinda d of like it. I'm wondering if it will change back some though as it absorbs in more. It's been a few days. Otherwise I may be on the hunt again for a red pair in my size.
 

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piperbaby said:
Dragonette... These stiff red boots just didn't want to bend much. I stopped by the saddlery to see what that had. He gave me some conditioner which did soften them up, but they are now a wine color:eek:

It's actually not bad, I kinda d of like it. I'm wondering if it will change back some though as it absorbs in more. It's been a few days. Otherwise I may be on the hunt again for a red pair in my size.
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Hey that's pretty nice!! I like the wine colour too. Maybe I should get a pair to make into this wine colour... LOL!

Has it faded back at all?
 
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Hey all my fellow frye lovers:) SO, I ordered the uber popular chloe susanna boot and a smilier style (studded, pointed toe, low heel) Frye style. Here's how the Frye's deborah star short matched up against the high end designer Chloe....

My Husband: on Chloe boots: "those boots are the ugliest things in the world. Seriously you have to return those they are so ugly." on frye boots: "those are cool, your really into stars, but don't you already have black boots?"

My Sister: on Chloe boots: "I hate to admit this but {husband's name} is right, the boots are so ugly people probably stop and comment because you are crazy enough to wear them. They look like the elf got drunk and bedazzeld his shoes." on Frye- "Those.Boots.Are. AMAZING--Freakin' Amazing"

Okay I know they both were a little dramatic. To all you chloe lovers- you rock your boots. I think they look awesome on a person who know how to style them, which is not me. The frye's fit me, my personality, and my lifestyle to perfection.

I love the deborah star short!! Such a fun style.

Tell me what you think!
 

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I'm a Frye lover and don't own a Chloe. But I must say from the pics, the Chloe is a head-turner. It seems that the Frye Deborah Star is more your style and and I'll say choose the one that makes you smile and enjoy wearing.:smile1:
 
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LVlover: love the Fryes! Like them better than the Chloe ones, altough I also like those. My boyfriend had a similar reaction at the Susannas, I was looking at them online and he went on a rant about how much he hated them :roflmfao: I think that's the first time he hated something I liked that much!

On topic, I bought two pairs of Frye boots this month. I had the Caroline Campus a few years ago but bought them too big and sold them unworn... This time I bought short brown Harness boots and short black distressed Veronica boots. Ordered both in 38 (7.5 US I think?) and the Veronicas are perfect size wise while the Harness boots are quite big. I have normal or a little narrow feet, so it's not a problem for me they're quite narrow but length wise I should've sized down. Half sizes were only available from 38 and higher and I think a 37 would be too narrow. I'm usually a 37.5 of 38. I've only worn them 3 short times and they're pretty okay, I think it will be nice to have a little room so I can wear them with thick socks in winter, but have to see how I like that.

I added photos, I like their short and a little tough style, wear those kind of boots with dresses and skirts a lot. The memory foam is really comfortable too. Haven't worn the Veronicas yet, they were replacements for my black biker boots I threw away and I wore those a lot so in fall they will probably be favorites again!

Hmm, pictures don't work, gonna try again
 
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