Many of you know of my quest last year for the perfect tan boot, which I found, in the Vera Wang Lavendar Sheila boot (read all about it here). My issue is skinny calves, and most boots look like waders on me.
Anyway, my quest this year was gray boots. And I tend to look for them in the off-season, especially when they're trying to clear them out to make way for the new fall pretties.
I've heard from many their love of Frye boots, but I never tried on one that worked for me. I even found one pair at Antho some months back, for a super price of around $100 -- but they were way too wide. However, when I got the invitation for (the new) 6pm.com Limited website, and saw Frye up on sale, I took a stab in the dark at the Dorado Low (gray leather). The many reviews on Zappos remarked upon the super skinniness (some in love, some in disappointment), so I was hopeful.
When I received them, I opened the box, and it was love. The color was a uniform perfect gray (no black toes), and some subtle distressing (in a good way). They smelled of that great new leather smell. I could tell straight away that they were very slim, and I was right. I worried they would slouch and give me cankles -- but I don't think that will happen, as they are stiff enough. They fit me perfectly in my normal size (I was worried about needing to size down like I have in other Frye try-ons). They reach right to my kneecaps, but a smidge taller would have been uncomfortable. So for petite women, this might be a dealbreaker. They have the usual bit of heel slippage, but that's normal. They have a bit of a cowboy boot look about them, which I like.
Here are some pictures:
I'm so happy I found them at such a great price, and so quickly into my search!
Are you a Frye fan? Are you on a boot search this year? What are you looking for?
Those are gorgeous boots! I have the skinny calf problem as well and have been wearing a pair of black Payless boots for like, 9 years now because they're the only ones that haven't bagged out on me. I'll have to check the Fryes out. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteThese boots are perfect, The color will go with everything and I like that they are simple and low heeled. The only problem I have with Frye is that because they are so well made they can be stiff in the foot...for a very long time! Once I had a shoemaker break them in with one of those walking machines they have. That helped.
ReplyDeleteThese are really pretty, and yes, it's really fun to look forward to fall!
silver lining -- Ah, then you feel my pain on the boot front. :) It takes trying on sooo many boots to find one that works. These definitely fit the bill for chicken legs!
ReplyDeleteSue -- Thanks, I agree, they're just a great, simple and neutral boot. I know what you mean about the stiffness factor, and interesting abou thte breaking in idea. At least I know these puppies will last a long, long time.
OOoo, that's a find. How good a deal did you get? I've been on a quest for low-heeled grey boots myself, and just bought a pair of Doc Martens. I'm thinking they'll bring some edge to otherwise classic outfits.
ReplyDeleteYour new boots are beautifully clean-cut, and I love that color!
Beth
OMG, I love those. They are truly the perfect boot! I am hunting for a taupe pair (like the J.Crew weatherby in cobblestone, that leather is divine!) this year. Since I already have every other possible color... hehehe. I just love tall boots for fall!
ReplyDeleteI have two pairs of Fryes: the Melissa Button & I just picked up the Melissa Button Back Zip during the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. I'm a fan... except they are treacherous during the midwestern winter, as the sole is leather and slips and slides all over the ice and snow. I should have gotten my Fryes resoled/a rubber sole added, but I live dangerously. What can I say? :)
ReplyDeleteI am dying to try the Frye Melissa canvas shaft boots but to me, $300 is A LOT for boots. Especially canvas boots...
ReplyDeleteI'm in the skinny calf club too and dread the boot cankles.
-mommydearest
Those are perfect! I have the same darn skinny chicken leg problem...good for most things, but AWFUL for boot shopping! Hooray for finding them now so you can wear them the whole season!!!
ReplyDeleteLove these! Unfortunately they wouldn't work on me, I'm on the shorter side. Darn! I agree with the love for boots in the fall. Fall is my favorite season in general so I have a really hard time not jumping on the bandwagon when fall stylings start coming out :-)
ReplyDeleteBoot searches are tough. These are excellent on you. No boots for me. I finally got a hold of all of my wants over the past couple of years.
ReplyDeleteGreat boot. I too have the bird leg problem. Finding boots that don't flap is such a challenge. The perfect black staple boot has alluded me for the past two years. Annoying! Congrats on your purchase!
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