Frye Mimi Scrunch Boot

How much do I love these boots? So much that I own them in two colors (Black and the Cognac). For a boot that offers that much height (serious height!) they are comfortable and easy to walk in. I've never had a heeled boot that I can actually run around the city in. Mind you after many hours on your feet you still will feel some heel fatigue, but this boot is far easier to walk in and far more comfortable than any other I've owned. I also love the look of them. They are sexy and versatile - and the scrunched styling (which is not extreme) makes them more contemporary and fashion-forward than a straight shafted high boot. Also, for me, since I have scrawny calves and fuller thighs, these boots camouflage that nicely. I purchased a 6.5 though truly I am a slightly wide 6. I wanted room for thick socks (and in the Cognac that was the only size available). The Black pair therefore does have just a bit too much room in the heel for me, so I must be careful not to twist my foot when running around in them. The Cognac pair fits tighter for some reason (almost as if the 6.5 were a 6). A heads up - the Black is a somewhat Antiqued Black (b/c of the nature of the leather), so if you wear them with deeply saturated black pants and leggings expect some difference in color.

I love these boots! I never owned Frye boots before, never found style quiet right. These boots have a significant heel, but front platform assures your foot is not in a high heel position. I have trouble buying boots because I have a narrow foot and an even narrower calf. I need to wear medium thickness socks for the foot to be comfortable, but the calf is perfect with skinny jeans or leggings. The color is a deep burnt orange, not garish at all. A nice change from brown or taupe. They are causal overall, but very stylish. Look fabulous with leggings and a sweater dress. I want to buy a pair in black, but a bit hesitant about the price. However, given the fit and style in a narrow calf boot, I will likely cave in soon!

I was very excited about buying my first pair of Frye boots since the 1970's - I looked a long time and was very happy with this style - until I put them on. I remember Frye boots as being unsurpassed for quality and workmanship, and maybe they still are, but not with the pair I got. They smelled great, wonderful soft leather on the shank of the boot, but when they were on it looked like a low shoe-boot with a leather knee sock attached. The bottom leather is totally different from the entire top of the boot, and it looks it. There was glue showing where the sole attached to the boot as well. Just not worth the money. Very disappointing. Back they go. On sizing - I wear a 7 to 7.5 normally and ordered an eight, which felt a bit swimmy, so I'd say they run true to size. Zappos is the best...makes it easy to buy and return!