FryeVeronica Booties for Women Made from Full Grain Brush-Off Leather with Antique Metal Hardware and Waterproof, Hand-Stitched Goodyear Welt Construction – 5 ¾” Shaft Height

As another reviewer indicates, whether you like these boots and whether they fit will depend, somewhat, on where they are made - Mexico, India, etc. I've been wearing FRYE boots for years and have (6) other pairs - mostly the engineer style in different colors, heights, and styles. Those are all quality boots I will never wear out. With the exception of one pair, all have been made in the USA and FRYE touts itself STILL as an American Company on their website. That, however, does not appear to be the case any longer and I am left wondering about the quality based on my experience with this boot. I ordered my first pair of these Veronica ankle booties from the FRYE website, due to a discount offer I received from FRYE. My other FRYE boots are size 8 and that is what I ordered. When I received them (the tan color), I found they were made in India and the color and distressing of the leather did not look like the photos on the FRYE website at all. They had a shiny, NOT distressed, finish and the upper leather was very thin. They had damage to one of the toes, so I had FRYE just replace them, as I do love the style. The replacement was also the shinny leather, made in India, and I found this size 8 to be just slightly big, but I've worn them awhile now (with thick socks) and they fit pretty well with just slight slippage at the heel. I ordered my SECOND pair from Amazon in the STONE color in a size 8. The pair I received was made in India and they were too big (even with heavy socks). I returned them for a size 7.5. When I received the 7.5, I found the right boot was smaller than the left (you could place them sole to sole and see the difference) and I could barely squeeze my foot into it, while the left fit well and like a size 8 typically fits me. They also looked like they had been worn, so perhaps already returned by someone for this reason. This pair was also made in India and the color / leather was not like the photo on the website. Even with all this difficulty, I do absolutely love the STYLE, so I returned them and ordered another size 8, which I received yesterday. This pair is made in Mexico and the right boot is really tight across the mid foot area and way too lose in the heel. They did not come in the original FRYE box. The box they came in said the boots had been repackaged because the original box was damaged in transit. This pair also looks like they have been previously worn and are someone else's return - perhaps returned without the FRYE box and then sent to me as if they were new. To further frustrate the situation, this pair also has a cut on the sole of the boot. I rarely write reviews, but am beyond frustrated at this point, because I like the boots and really do want a pair in the stone color that fits and is not damaged in some way. I called Amazon customer support (spoke to a very nice gentleman - Jim) and discussed. He initiated a return for me and said to order another pair and, hopefully, would have better luck. No hassle at all. Most of this isn't Amazon's fault and they have been great to accept the returns and refund my money, but still very frustrating to be having this much difficulty. I have a pair that fits and have broken in nicely, so I know it is possible to get a good fit. At this point, I think it is just the "luck of the draw" so to speak. So, what I have learned is that you might get a pair that fits or you might not - even if you ordered (2) pairs in the same color and size. The size 8 made in India and the size 8 made in Mexico fit very differently. I thought the boots made in Mexico were tighter across the mid foot and more lose at the heel. They were the worst fit for me but might fit better for someone else. Don't expect the leather to look like it does on the website or you will likely be disappointed. What I am seeing are clearly issues of manufacturing and lack of consistency in the leather used AND sizing / fit from different manufacturers FRYE is using. When you are paying almost $300 for a pair of boots, you should expect a high quality boot that comes to you new and in the original box - undamaged. You should expect consistency in sizing among manufacturers and a good, comfortable fit. I would suggest FRYE has some serious quality control issues - at least with this particular boot. Regardless of where they are manufactured, FRYE is ultimately responsible for this.

These arrived exactly as described. Great quality and very comfortable. Bought on sale and they are well worth the $ and more.

Great quality made product but runs small

Wife loves them.

Great boots

These are gorgeous boots, well made, great look but they are ridiculously hard to get on. I have slender ankles and feet, I could NOT put these on. Even with a shoe horn, i have three other pair of Frye boots and these are by far the hardest, most uncomfortable boot to put on. I returned them.

I love the look but really sad about the fit...I am 60 n not buying more boots n pricey so stuck with them...returned for bigger pair n now too late...my bad...

The media could not be loaded.  Be careful on color you select. Anything but the burnt red is horrible. I purchased two pairsI should know

Black Smooth Leather, Size 11Made in MexicoNew in Box + authenticity leafletFlawlessI was inititally hesitant to buy these as this is the second pair of Frye boots I have recently bought and thought that maybe another pair is a bit too much to spend on boots. I decided to buy them as, with the supply chain crisis and other global upheavals, perhaps it might be the last time to get this style. I got the last pair of size 11. I haven't worn them yet, tried them on and the leather smell filled the air while I had them on the floor near the couch. Years ago I had a pair of short leather boots with a leather strap and buckle, so this is the replacement for that much loved pair. I had wanted to post a review with images, but one thing and another have put it off (do not have a cellphone), perhaps if I can add photos to my review I will later. In brief I am glad I bought and the money was well spent.I almost forgot, I want to address the loose heel problem several people have commented on. The previous boots with the leather strap and buckle, initially had that issue, in that brand I had bought a size 10, and after I thought they were too big. They were loose and my heel seemed to slip up when I walked, but over a short amount of time the issue resolved. I think the boot molded to my foot.

I love that I can smell the leather from them when I walk into my wardrobe. They were just as described, definitely authentic. They are a hard wearing boot the only problem I’m finding is that the sole is a little hard. - and no room for an inner sole just yet, hopefully I’ll have some more room when they stretch a little. Otherwise I love them.

Lovely leather boots, however, the sizing is all over the place so I had to return the boots.I'm usually size 5 or 5 1/5 right shoe was very tight so would have need at least one size up. Left shoe was so small it felt like I trying to try size 3 and I could not even pull the shoe on. Otherwise the look of the boots was great and very nice leather but till Frye gets sizing right it is impossible to order boots from the online..

They are beautiful boots, they look like they do in the photo and fit to size but there is a major problem with the loose heel. There is basically no heel support and your heel slips up every time you walk. I kept them because the price was good and I'm hoping with use and heel insoles they might get better but the heel is a serious flaw.

These boots are just what I've been looking for. Originally I bought size 8 and a half and sent them back as they where to narrow with my inserts. I ordered the 9 and half and they are perfect! I have worn them about 10 times now and they are perfectly molded to my feet. I stand all day at work and find them super comfortable. I will purchase the veronica combat next time I have some extra cash!