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Laplace Transform
February 23, 2015
Great Boots
Received these boots about a week ago. First thing I did upon unpacking was remove the cardboard inserts. There are several, and apparently some people have never bought shoes before and missed the pieces inside the shoe. Reach down in there and take them out.Next thing I did was trimmed and installed a pair of insoles. That's right, these boots don't come with insoles. Unlike your Nike's, most boots do not come with insoles. I personally like the Dr. Scholl's "Work Boot" gel inserts at the low-end (they're about $10) and SuperFeet Green (about $40) at the high end. Select an insole that best matches your foot and biomechanics. Don't know? Go to a qualified shoe store (a specialized running store is best) and have them watch you walk and run.Finally, I selected a quality boot sock. Point 6, Fox River or Smartwool are good choices.After a week of fairly steady wear, including three straight days, the boots are properly broken in and fit great. I do wish the shaft was about 1/2" smaller, but the wider mouth does make the boot easier to put on and take off.The sole is excellent. Sturdy but pliable with a good pattern. They will slip on ice but that's true for anything. On most surfaces they provide solid grip and balance.Regarding long-term care, avoid the Frye leathercare product. There are some expensive French products on the market that work great, but the best bang for buck is this beeswax-based butter: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PHV9HXS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1CL07PD0KL43J&coliid=I1X5GD4MGX8D5K. A little goes a long way and it shouldn't change the color of your leather. Always do a test spot in a less visable area first.
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Best Frye Harness boots I’ve owned
I’m a 33yr old female who has been wearing various pairs of Frye harness boots since I was 17. No matter how many times my preferences in fashion have shifted over the years, these boots have always held their place in my closet and on my feet, no matter what popular trends have come and gone. They’re a timeless look that can be coordinated with so many differing styles and vibes.That being said, I have now switched over to wearing the men’s harness boots and won’t ever purchase the women’s style again. I am a women’s size 8-8.5 shoe. The women’s harness boots always have felt tight on my feet, even when trying on a size 9 (I do not have wide feet). They’ve contoured the shape of the women’s harness boot so much that it only really fits one maybe two shapes of women’s feet. The men’s harness boot is straightforward; no contouring, no slanted heel. Thicker leather even. My foot settles right into the footbed without feeling any sort of red flag that would suggest painful pressure points or squeezing of the toes. The men’s harness feel sturdier, which in consequence does mean they’re a little bit heavier to clunk around in versus the more delicate female design. But to me that is purely evidence that the men’s are made sturdier and will last longer. My guess is that it’s probably because Frye knows that the majority of women will buy another pair as soon as theirs gets scuffed up or the boot shaft starts sagging at the ankle due to the poor leather quality that I’m convinced is only reserved for the women’s styles. I purchased a men’s size 7B and when worn with normal hiking socks, they feel like they were tailored for me. This review is purely my opinion due to my own unique experience with consistently wearing Frye harness boots for the last 16 years! I still love the few pairs of women’s harness boots I have left that I just couldn’t part with, but the men’s pair is a game changer for me.
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Jose L Castro
November 09, 2023
I suggest you upsize
I bought my regular size and this is my 3rd pair with this brand. This wasn't even my first pair of the exact boot i had the same boots 15 years ago.The quality is amazing and they look great.These boots have a very tight fit and do not form to your foot at all. Something changed or i received a wrong size. Ive worn them 3 times for several hours each time and every time they become unbearably uncomfortable after 30 minutes. They have yet to break in and im at my wits end.I cant even return these because of the timing of my order and my first chance to wear them. Im stuck with these now and Amazon wont help me.
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Awesome boots!
Fit well. True to size. Small break in period. Really respect craftsmanship. Have loved these boots since my early 20s!
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