Customer Reviews Frye Melissa Button Back Zip

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136 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

43%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

21%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

25%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

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Customer Fit Survey:

77%"Felt true to size"

82%"Felt true to width"

80%"Moderate arch support"

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The leather on the boots is beautiful. I only tried them on, so I can't speak about how they will be over time. The boots feel a bit small and the button on the heel makes the flex in the back uncomfortable as I walk. They are definitely tight around the calf. I don't think of myself as having particularly large calves and these fit quite snugly.
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These are beautiful, well-made boots, and one of my favorites! I have a narrow foot and these fit me perfectly. The zip back allows easy on/off and the button snap is a cute detail. I wear these with jeans and leggings and have already received many compliments. The leather soles are a bit slippery, so I took them to a cobbler to have a tread put on the bottom. This worked great and now there’s no worry about slipping. Highly recommend!
I'd also recommend:
Pikolinos, Old Gringo
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I love frye boots. They are made well and the leather smell is awesome! I own this exact boot in the dark brown and LOVE! Perfect boot...unfortunately I returned the black version bc the shiney black leather looks like I'm wearing a rain boot :( cute boot, just not the sheen I was going for
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This boots are hard to pull on and even harder to pull off. I wanted to love these boots, but they are just to tight. Plus the zipper was hard to pull up and down. I hate it, but I have to return them.
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Fantastic quality great Boots. From the moment I slipped these beautiful Boots on and zipped them up I knew they were a great purchase. I bought size 11 and they fit perfectly. The length is great and I must say owning several pairs of Frye Boots I was not disappointed. These are perfect for all men looking for a great pair of riding boots. I only wish Frye would market these to the male population since so many men buy these
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Gorgeous shoe. I could smell the leather. However I had to return it because it was too tall for me - I'm a little taller than 5 feet. Made me sad to return it
I'd also recommend:
Clarks, Uggs
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I ordered the black and they are a beautiful quality boots. The leather smells amazing and they are comfortable. I am an athletic 5'9" and I did not find these hard to get on or snug at all. If anything, I could have sized down a 1/2 size. I am able to wear my true size with thick boot socks. The only minor flaw is that the back zip style is uncomfortable when crossing your legs, especially when wearing with a dress or skirt.
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I love this Frye leather and color ( cognac ) and style, and really really wanted to keep them but sadly I had to return due to the back zipper was not smooth and its stuck, very inconvenient, can't zip up quickly. I do own back zipper tall boots and any of mine isn't like this. Otherwise style and quality was perfect, calf size was just right, not too loose or not too tight. My calf is slim to average and size 36.5 for regular shoes and size 37 for some boots because I like to wear regular thin socks for boots. For help preference, my regular heels size is 36 to 36.5, but some designer heels like Italian made is half size up, example 37 for YSL or Valentino heels. 36.5 for Christian Louboutin. 37 for their boots. I went up to 37 for these boots which was perfect. ( I am slim petit side 5'2 120 lb ) . Frye has good quality usually for their boots and I'm wondering if the pairs I received were only defect unforyunately and I might to try luck once more to order another pairs though. I really love Zappos that has great service as always, and I wanted to purchase from them. They always are amazing for shipping and returning process too.
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Love love love! I’m ruined for other boots - other brands in the same price range look and feel cheep! I’m a Frye convert! Worth every penny
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I love these boots. The only issue I have is that they are a little tight with boot socks on.
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Felt stiff at first but after wearing for a day they were fine.
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I literally purchased and returned 6 different pairs of boots, in several brands, to find the right fit/comfort for my size 11 flat feet. I find that with many very pretty boots, the shoe is too narrow, and the shaft/calf much too tight for the average (not even very large) calf. Extended or Wide calf boots are huge on me, but regulars are often too tight. These were tight at first, but stretched very quickly and now fit very comfortably around jeans and tights, etc. The leather and craftsmanship is excellent quality--remember if you're purchasing real leather, it does nick and dent fairly easily, but that ads to the character and charm of real leather boots. Plus, they smell awesome. I have already been keeping my eye out for these in black ( Dark brown is gorgeous). I also tried on a Melissa Button with no zipper in extended calf, and while it was also pretty comfortable, the extra room around the ankle was annoying (typical of extended/wide calf boots). I recommend buying some leather cleaner/protector to keep them in good shape. They really only get better with age, though.
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I already ordered 1/2 size bigger and still couldn't get into them. Will try a 7. Zipper very hard to work :(
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These boots are beautiful. They arrived with a few scuffs but I figured they had been previously worn and returned due to how high the price was marked down. They do not have any traction, so I took them to a shoe repair shop to have a traction sole put on, have the footbed stretched (the footbed was a bit too narrow), and have them waterproofed. Happy I spent the extra money on the customization!
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The leather is beautiful. I could smell the richness of the leather as soon as i opened the box. The fit was true to size. I did find the zipper was a little stiff at first, but has gotten easier the more I wear them. Also the leather soles are slippery so I think I’ll take them to the cobbler and see what he can do. The style is classic. I’ll have these for a few years.
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Perfection
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These are stunning in person and look classic. Other reviews indicated it’s impossible to zip the zipper back up once it’s passed the heel but I’ve had no problems. I can foresee the snaps coming undone with wear might be a minor future annoyance but the attractiveness and comfort of the boot makeup for it.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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The zippers seemed a little difficult about half way up although that would not have been a deal breaker. Loved the look, just not on me. I think these boots would look better on someone taller than I, and I returned these.
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These are beautiful classic boots of high quality smooth leather. I am a 9.5 in most shoes and that is what I ordered in these boots and I they felt just a little roomier than I like. As for the reviews noting that the zipper is difficult, I did experience that until I sat down and crossed my ankle over my knee which allowed the zipper to work very smoothly. My only complaint is the color of the dark brown which has a reddish undertone which I don’t care for.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I got these to replace another pair of riding boots that I finally wore out. I am someone who works a lot and need my boots to be very comfortable! The style of these boots is exactly what I was looking for. I love a back zipper on a boot, but because of the little cross piece at the bottom back of the boot, the zipper does not go down quite far enough to allow the foot to comfortably enter the boot. It is very difficult, even with a shoehorn. Actually the shoehorn got caught between my foot and the boot. And the leather it’s self is very stiff and I knew would need to be broken in and stretched out a bit. The difficulty of getting my foot into the boot made me at first think that perhaps I needed a larger size, but once my foot was in the boot I could tell that it was in fact the right size and the shaft of the boot fit perfectly on my leg - and I have biggish calves. A larger size would eventually stretch out to too large. I decided that I wanted to just grin and bear it and start breaking the boots in. I put bandages on the places where I thought they would rub my foot, but I got rubbed and blistered in places I did not anticipate. I am having to spend a lot of time trying to break these in and it is very painful. Of course now it is too late to return the boots so I will have to hope that eventually they become comfortable.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have not worn the boots yet as I am not sure I am going to keep them. The zipper is extremely hard to pull up or down I'm concerned it will not loosen up and not only will be a pain but may not withstand the tugging needed to wear. When I read the reviews it did mention this as well as a very slipper sole. The sole is extremely slippery but I would think after a little use this would not be a problem.
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These boots were super cute on but had no arch support for my high arches. The fit was very snug and if the arch support had been there, I'm sure they would have stretched to fit perfectly after a few weeks. The snaps at the back behind the heel were a bit awkward to get to. I struggled to get them on, took several minutes per boot, trying not to pinch my calf as I eased the zipper closed. Again, I'm sure they would have stretched with wear. They felt like the materials were high quality and well constructed. The footbed has no padding at all, so you really feel everything underfoot, not great for these feet prone to Plantar Fasciitis and Morton's Neuroma. These conditions have improved wearing Naot, Haflinger, Asics, and Brooks but I felt some twinges of the old pain just wearing these boots around the house.
I'd also recommend:
Noat, Haflinger
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Sorry to say I returned these boots today. They are beautiful boots, but not happy with the ease of putting them on.....zipper does not glide easily. The boots feel stiff and hard, and I think if I were to wear them all day, my feet might hurt. Definitely not soft or cushiony. Worst of all, the soles are completely smooth....no tread. They’re an accident waiting to happen. Just wearing them on my carpet was very slippery. I know one reviewer suggested taking boots to a cobbler to get tread on soles, but not willing to spend more money on already pricey boots.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I should have listened to people's reviews. The zipper on the left boot wouldn't budge. Because I really really liked this boot I reordered a second pair. The second pair was the same. I got the right boot on and zipped with no problem. Sadly, I have to return both pairs. Had the dark browns ones fit I was planning to buy this same boot in black.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I love Frye boots and own other pairs. These were extremely tight at the heel and the toes (and I have a tiny and narrow foot). Was a challenge to zip up the back across the heel. The quality was amazing as usual. Disappointed they weren't a good match or fit. Maybe size up a half?
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