I love these boots....the quality and comfort are obvious if you have shopped and tried on many other brands of boots. Owning several other Frye Boot styles over the years, I know the price reflects the longevity and classic aesthetic of the product, which justifies the extra bucks invested. I would love to have these boots in a bit shorter shaft length, but from what I have seen and tried on, this is right on trend. Very comfortable and classic.
I tried on the 9 in brown in the store and they fit perfectly. I had to order them in black. My order was mysteriously canceled, so I had to place the order again. When they finally came in, the 9 was huge, but luckily the local store had an 8.5 in my size so I could exchange them. After all that effort, I do love them!
This boot is my favorite Frye style that I've owned. The heel height, leather, and fit are all perfect. I wear a size 10, but my calves are small, so I am often worried that boots will be too wide for my calves based on the large size, but that isn't an issue with this boot at all.