https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 24 May 2026 21:53:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2443394 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 04:08:40 +0000 LCTBQE 2443394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: late to the party but wanted to tell you I have two pairs that have lasted 3 and 4 NYC winters (I walk probably 3 miles a day?) and they're both still looking great--LOVE them and am super happy with the quality. </p> <p>However, mine were manufactured in Mexico. Frye recently started manufacturing some of their boots in China, and surprise surprise, quality is worse. A couple of friends have booties from China and the heels are disintegrating, leather scuffs more easily, etc--they're not happy customers. I would still try another Mexican pair from them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2442073 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:59:05 +0000 Littlebit7 2442073@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: I think it's important to try them on in a store. I've found when ordering fryes online, the sizing isn't super consistent. Different styles fit totally differently. Even the left and right boot can fit differently and sometimes the leathers don't match. I don't know if it's quality control or what (it's certainly not my feet, they are the same size. ). I recently went through three pairs from amazon. I'm not picky either. They just fit so weird<br /> That being said I own three pairs of fryes. Two Melissa buttons and one inside zip (don't recall that that one is). I've had them each for 4 years plus and they've held up well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2442054 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:52:25 +0000 PrincessBaby 2442054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 3 pairs and my only regret is that I didn't buy them years ago. I am done buying cute but crappy shoes from brands like Steve Madden that are rarely comfortable and tear up quickly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2442009 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:34:14 +0000 Alivoo01 2442009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH bought me a pair for our anniversary, and while I didn't keep them (they bunched at my ankles and were tight around my big calves), the quality was noticeable! In that, they'll be around for quite some time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441982 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:17:23 +0000 knittylady 2441982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I posted a bunch about frye when I was looking and it's been totally worth it! I was able to find the pair I wanted on sale on Amazon. Still a huge amount of money but they feel like sneakers- I can walk long distances in them no problem which is what I was looking for. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441978 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:16:49 +0000 mrsjyw 2441978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There's a ton on sale at Nord Rack and Saks Off Fifth! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441969 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:12:03 +0000 erinpye 2441969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never found a pair I absolutely had to have, but when I do I'll jump because everyone I know who has bought them, absolutely loves them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441956 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:08:18 +0000 PawPrints 2441956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know people love Frye boots, but I spent a ton less money on my Aldo boots and have worn them almost every day 7-9 months a year for three years and they are holding up amazingly well. So I have a hard time imagining how Fryes could be worth the extra $$$ when the Aldos are such high quality. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441882 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 13:18:21 +0000 rachiecakes 2441882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say yes! I have two pairs. One is a pair of my mother's from the 70's and they are in pristine condition. I don't wear them that often but I get so many compliments when I do, when I tell people that they were my mom's they're shocked they made it 40 years, they've held up beautifully.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441881 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 13:18:04 +0000 HLK208 2441881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>YES. But I bought mine off of amazon for $150. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441865 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 13:09:40 +0000 Greentea 2441865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They are okay. If you love them, that's what matters! I have a couple, but not the typical ones I see on HB. I've got combat and moto. The moto have no tread, so a little dangerous for winter! I think overall they are pretty good quality, I probably wouldn't want a less quality boot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441787 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 12:28:58 +0000 yin 2441787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love! I have two pairs and spent under $200 on each. So comfy and stylish. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441784 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 12:25:39 +0000 Caly 2441784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love mine! I'm actually wearing them right now...they're comfy, hold up great and also have a great leather smell. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441763 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 12:11:51 +0000 blackbird 2441763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely LOVE mine. I have 5 pairs now because I will catch them on sale-Amazon offers 20% off now and then. And they'll run sales for holidays. There's a 10% off veteran discount, too. They never bother my toe box (and I've had two surgeries so I'm particular about shoes now). I saddle soap mine a couple times a year and apply conditioner, too. I've had one pair for about 6 years now and they look great </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441746 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 12:02:20 +0000 erinbaderin 2441746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love them. My husband got me a pair for Christmas a few years ago and they're so comfortable, and have held up well in winters. They also look so nice and I get a lot of compliments on them. I also have a pair of Frye ballet flats and two pairs of boat shoes that have been great for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441744 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:59:43 +0000 Mrs Spoon 2441744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I have two pairs and they are top quality. My oldest pair is over four years old and have been resoled once. When I brought them to the cobbler they commented on how they will last forever and they can't resole most boots today due to how they are constructed so poorly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441738 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:57:00 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2441738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely. They last forever. I have a pair of my moms that are 35+ years old and still in great shape. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441734 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:53:15 +0000 ms.line 2441734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a pair for Christmas and I'm really digging them. I got sick of my cheaper Steve Madden or Aldo boots falling apart. I wear a lot of Doc Martens, too, but Frye offers so many more styles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441733 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:52:09 +0000 MrsSCB 2441733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I looooove my Frye boots. That being said, I would only buy them on sale. I bought my (only) pair from 6pm for about 50 percent off, so it felt less crazy. Otherwise they would have been about $400! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441727 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:45:59 +0000 Freckles 2441727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it depends on for what you'll be using them.</p> <p>I do a lot of walking, and there is snow on the ground 6 months out of the year. I do not wear my Frye boots when there is snow because the soles are not rugged. I find them really comfortable and the leather is soft, and i can walk in them for a long time. I liked that the Melissa Button fit over my big calves and that they don't look too country. </p> <p>i knew someone who could get me 20% off, otherwise i don't know if i would've bought them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441722 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:44:10 +0000 lamariniere 2441722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love them and find them to be very comfortable with no breaking in period. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441719 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:42:21 +0000 catlady 2441719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: Ooh, good reason to use your GC then! I think the Amazon sales are hit or miss (and much better deals in the summer). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441716 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:40:24 +0000 mediagirl 2441716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catlady: yeah! I actually went there and they are more expensive on Amazon right now than on their website. I think they're having their end of season sale which is making my fingers itchy to buy them now. :-P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441715 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:40:21 +0000 Alba4 2441715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They are super sturdy. I've had the same pair for over 5 years and they haven't needed any shoe repair. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441712 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:36:49 +0000 BandDmommy 2441712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love mine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441711 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:36:45 +0000 catlady 2441711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, if you can find a style you like. They last a really long time and many of the styles are classic so you can wear them year after year. I have a few pairs and I love them. </p> <p>Btw, this won't help with your GC situation, but I have found that amazon sells them for pretty steep discounts sometimes. I have gotten most of mine there for like $100-$150 (instead of the usual $300+). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441709 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:35:26 +0000 BadgerMom 2441709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I LOOOOOVE mine! I think to myself every time I put them on, "I'm so glad I splurged on you!" :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441708 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:35:24 +0000 youboots 2441708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eh, I was not been impressed the the quality on the pair I tried on. If you are lookling for a good riding/western boot check out a western store. I live in a very country area and my friend took me out to buy boots several years ago at a Wilco store. Best boots ever and about $120. It depends on the style you want. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441707 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:34:03 +0000 chopsuey 2441707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like their sandals, but not a huge fan of their boots. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-frye-boots-worth-the-money#post-2441701 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:32:21 +0000 Raspberry 2441701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. The leather is super thick, so the boots hold up forever. The downside is that they take longer to wear in and mold to your foot. </p>