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Frye has a rating of 1.3 stars from 52 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Frye most frequently mention customer service problems. Frye ranks 186th among Leather sites.

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  • Returns
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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 9.1%
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Top Positive Review

“Was amazing dealing with such wonderful and kind people”

Lee B.
4/27/24

The service I was provided was exceptional very helpful staff members.love the atmosphere there the ladies are so helpful and try to meet the needs of all there patients made me feel welcome from the start very generous and so kind

Top Critical Review

“Poor quality and customer service”

Dana G.
10/3/24

Not worth the hype. Boots are hard and uncomfortable. Definitely not worth the cost. Customer service and return process has been awful and I still don't have a return label. Do not recommend.

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Thumbnail of user katherinem54
Indiana
1 review
3 helpful votes
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December 21st, 2016

Called to ask about exchange for smaller size and was told I had to call back next day during business hours for price adjustment. Called back because the size I needed was low in stcck, got a different customer service rep and was told no problem however the price reduction would come off after they shipped. Had to call back because the price reduction didn't match original as indicated. Called to return second pair, still too big, the guy seemed like he didn't care. Just the general attitude from all interactions were poor.

Thumbnail of user lisac3101
Illinois
1 review
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December 29th, 2021

I purchased a pair of Frye Boots recently. When I received them, I discovered they were too small. I promptly sent back. I have been patiently waiting for my refund. I keep getting the run around and have not received my refund yet. The boots were received by Frye when I sent back, however, I have not seen my money. These boots cost a lot of money so I am not talking about a small refund. My advice is to make sure that you order the right size and style because it will take FOREVER to get your refund... if they even send it!

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How long they take to refund an order (if they even refund the order)

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Thumbnail of user brookel187
California
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February 7th, 2023

It took Frye 10 days to ship one pair of boots and I didn't receive them for 2 weeks after I placed the order. By then I was over it and wanted to return them. They wouldn't budge on the $10 return fee. What is this, 2005? No more Frye's for me.

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Thumbnail of user louisp36
Vermont
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April 28th, 2017

I bought a pair of Frye boots which fell apart quite quickly. I returned them and they sent me a note saying they did not accept returns of worn boots. Well if they hadn't fallen apart I would not have wanted to return them! For an expensive boot it was pathetic customer service.

Thumbnail of user leilaha1
New York
2 reviews
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August 18th, 2020

Bought two pairs using a promo code. Waited over a month for my shoes. I never got them. I emailed them a number of times regarding my purchase. Just today I got a refund, with no explanation. Where is the second refund? The worst company!

Thumbnail of user laurieb761
Minnesota
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January 20th, 2023
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I would give them a zero if I could. I received boots for Christmas. They don't fit, but I cannot return them or even exchange them because my husband purchased them more than 30 days ago. They have a strict return policy that my husband didn't realize (he didn't open the package beforehand). If they really believed in their boots they would exchange them or take them back. Obviously, they don't even believe in their boots so why should you as a consumer. Go to LL Bean. Better quality and customer service - and less expensive. WILL NEVER PURCHASE FROM FRYE AGAIN!

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They have a strict 30 day return policy, doesn't matter if it's a gift.

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Thumbnail of user marandal
California
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February 20th, 2019

Made to look good but not made to last. Realistically, you can not expect them to be an every day wear or they will fall apart. They started taking shortcuts in the production of the boots and they are not made like they used to be, not made to last. Be warned, in this case you are not getting what you paid for, not even close.

Thumbnail of user alexn426
Utah
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January 1st, 2023
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I was sent the wrong boots 3 times in a row see images (left is ordered, right is received). Frye Company refused to make this order right and the conversation ended with "those boots are the graphite pair based on the sku."

Please, avoid this company at all costs.

Images: Order, shoes I received and the pair they match to on the Frye website, and a picture of the shoes I ordered for comparison.

I went as far as to report Frye Company to the FTC for misleading business practices because I couldn't believe this experience and blatant lies about the product. It seems they are offloading less popular inventory in place of more popular inventory.

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Avoid it.

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I've kept the wrong boots (in box) for now hoping someone will honor the right pair.

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Thumbnail of user beverlyd600
Vermont
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April 2nd, 2023

I would never order from Frye again. I ordered some shoes that turned out to be too big. When I went to return them they wouldn't take them back because they said they were final sale. I never noticed that they were final sale when I ordered them. How could shoes ordered online be final sale when you never know how something is going to fit until you try it on. I paid full price for them and now have to give them to Goodwill. Terrible customer service. They don't even deserve one star.

Thumbnail of user joanneb651
New Jersey
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March 23rd, 2022

They sent the wrong size hoping i would except. I did not. I returned and shipped per thier instruction. It took 2 weeks to be ' recieved'. Call on march 23rd to follow up and it will be another 14 'business' days to get refund. Had to call several times to get through. This company is not the same as it used to be. Not worth the hassle

Thumbnail of user cherylk863
North Carolina
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November 28th, 2022

Bought a pair of Billie boots by Frye. Had for 2 years. I do not wear daily. There are holes in the soles of the boots. I have taken to get resoled at a tune of $70. I paid $300 2 years ago. I've wore Ariats for 6 years, thru mud, water and wore a lot never resoled and now Dingos.

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Thumbnail of user billc727
Colorado
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August 24th, 2022

The resale site sold me a "pair" of shoes that one was like new the other was worn out. The ad only showed the good shoe. Definitely not a pair of shoes. I have been on a customer service treadmill ever since with no one taking responsibility or even caring that I was scammed
I will new buy from Frye or RECURATE ever. I would have gotten better support from ebay.

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Don’t waste your money

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I am stuck with one good shoe and one old shoe

Thumbnail of user mings7
California
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January 26th, 2023
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Order placed 11 days ago yet no shipping status. Called and emailed multiple times only got gibberish response. Customer service rep has no idea what he's doing.

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Thumbnail of user kristat26
Arizona
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September 5th, 2019

When my boots arrived with light cosmetic damage (a small silver mark on the leather and a loose stitch on the sling), I was afraid of how an attempt at an exchange would go, due to the poor reviews on this site and a few others. Fortunately, my experience could not have gone better!

I had ordered the boots express in preparation for a vacation that's around the bend, and had no idea if an exchange would be possible within my limited time frame. When I reached out to customer service (via email) to explain the problem, they wrote back within 24 hours, immediately apologized and promised to send me a new pair within a few days.

Sure enough, a new pair in perfect condition arrived as promised - an impressive feat considering it was Labor Day weekend and the mail delivery can be iffy at best.

I could not ask for better customer care; my boots are beautiful and true to size (Veronica Combat, size 8, for the curious -- though just to note, I tend to fit well in narrow shoes, which these are); and they wear comfortably so far. I'm happy I took a chance on Frye!

Thumbnail of user shannons1235
Georgia
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July 28th, 2022

I used to love Frye products. That is until I learned that Frye doesn't even stand behind its quality claim. After normal use, 2 of my 3 Frye bags developed broken handles/clasps holding the straps to the bag. After jumping through NUMEROUS hoops, the first bag was sent to be repaired, and upon its return, was slip-shoddy quality at best. For the second bag, my option was, again, to have the bag sent away, at my expense, to be repaired, but Frye would not GUARANTEE the work. This is unacceptable! I have spent thousands of dollars on their products, and was told they will only warranty then up to 30 days. DO NOT BUY FRYE!

Tip for consumers:
DO NOT PURCHASE FRYE PRODUCTS. The quality is not worth the price.

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Thumbnail of user sd975
Tennessee
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November 29th, 2023

I bought a $300 pair of boots. First time I tried putting them on the inside lining ripped. Contacted the frye company and they offer no warranty. So I just lost $300. Stay away from this company!

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Thumbnail of user corrinak1
Colorado
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August 8th, 2019

I placed an order for $400 pair of boots. This was not a sale item; I paid full price. When I went onto the site, it said that I would receive free 2-day shipping, but when I received the order confirmation, it said that it was being shipped UPS. I immediately called Frye (this was within minutes of placing the order) and was told that there was nothing they could do to honor this offer. I then directed them to cancel the order, and they said they couldn't do that. I then sent an email to their customer service department who also refused to honor the 2-day shipping offer. WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER. I will never buy products from them again.

Thumbnail of user lanes50
Arizona
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January 25th, 2021

Just received my newest and last pair of Frye boots now that they are being made in China. They your being an american company since the 1880's, that just isn't the truth.

Thumbnail of user lorrainea128
New Jersey
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January 26th, 2022

My husband bought me a pair of very expensive boots for my birthday not realizing he only had 30 days to get a refund if they did not fit properly when he called the company they refused to give any help and I am left with a pair of boots that do not fit I have bought Frye boots all my life and I've never experienced customer care service like this shame on you frye they refused to take into account that both my husband and I had Covid and so extending the delay of returning a pair of boots that did not fit

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This is not the original Frye they are now Frye Company They don't have the same customer service or caring attitude or stand by their product

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I have a pair of boots that fit me

Thumbnail of user swingd1
Washington
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August 24th, 2022

I have been a loyal customer of Frye Boots for almost 30 years. I recently purchased a pair of boots where the shipping company claimed they were delivered and they weren't. Later they changed the status to being held for pick. I reached out to the Frye Boots to make sure they had used the correct address, etc. The response was you didn't pay for the shipping insurance so we will not assist you. These weren't cheap boots mind you. I was able to reach out to the shipping company and thankfully their customer service was quite good. Frye had not put my street address on the shipping label and that is why they weren't delivered. After jumping through a few hoops the shipping company was able to get my boots delivered the next day. Kudos to the shipping company. My response to Frye Customer service was, after 30 years I will no longer be a Frye customer, please remove my contact information from all your databases. Frye Customer Services response to that was, no problem we will remove your contact information. Apparently Frye has no need of loyal customers or repeat customers.

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Thumbnail of user terrir177
Colorado
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January 23rd, 2021

I recently purchased a "antiqued brown, Veronica bootie in the size I've been wearing for 4 decades. First off they were not antiqued, barely! I did not try them on immediately KNOWING I ordered MY size! I decided to "distress" them myself, I love the "worn" look, just not thinking whatsoever about the fit! After I was done distressing them, I TRIED like heck to even get them on! (I know my fault for distressing, and could not get a return) they run ATLEAST a WHOLE size smaller than your normal size! After I got one on, it was so tight on my foot, I couldn't get it off! Once I did, I used a "shoe stretcher" on them for DAYS! And STILL can't get them on my foot! I measured up to other numerous boots of mine, and they are indeed, ONE SIZE smaller than what label states! Oh I'm pissed! Buyer beware! Order larger, and the antiqued look MUCH better in photo than in person, they are NOT! OUCH!

Thumbnail of user christinec1153
Canada
1 review
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December 5th, 2020

I am very disappointed with the incredible decline of quality with the Frye product. What once was an admirable company is now terribly poor.

Thumbnail of user do64
California
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February 19th, 2021
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I ordered two pairs or boots from Frye. I paid $25 for overnight shipping and placed the order on a Sunday (2/14). On Monday (2/15) I received notification that it was shipped and I'd receive it on Tuesday (2/16) as planned. On Wednesday (2/16) I received a notice that Inwoukd now receive it on Thursday (2/17). I contacted Frye and asked for them to refund my overnight shipping cost since they failed to deliver it overnight. On 2/16 (before it was delivered) they told me that "The package was delivered within the correct time frame as the order was delivered with the next business day shipping as the order did not ship until 2/16."

When the package arrived on 2/17 - 3 business days after I placed my order, one box of boots had a left size 10 and right size 9.5 (for one paid of boots). I notified them and asked to overnight me the correct pair/sizes and refund my overnight shipping. Here's was their response:

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Great News! We have processed the exchange for you. You will receive an email containing a return label to return the unwanted item within 24-48 hours. You will then receive an email with the new order information for the exchange. Please allow 5-7 business days to receive the new item"

I reminded them that I had paid for overnight shipping which they failed on and would t refund me, then they made a mistake and sent a pair of different sizes boots and now they were going to take a week to send me the correct ones!

I was pissed and told them to cancel everything and send me a return label for my original order. They said they would not and could not do that as they had begun to place my new order. I told them that I would not accept the new order and that I wanted to return the existing wrong order. They still will not provide a return label. I'm now going to call my credit card and contest the charge as Frye is refusing to allow me to return these boots. Terrible service and a terrible company.

Tip for consumers:
Dont buy from Frye

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Thumbnail of user jennifert810
Michigan
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September 8th, 2020

They took my money and never sent me my shoes. Sent emails with no response. Had to actually file a PayPal claim to get my money back

Thumbnail of user lylahb1
California
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February 10th, 2020

I bought a pair of frye's about 9 years ago- for the first two years they were my every day knock around boots - they are the best boots I've ever owned and after getting them resoled about 4 years ago they still hold up great. I have another pair that I wear less frequently (but still quite a lot) that I got about a year after the first pair and they're still in great condition

BUT - just last month my boyfriend got a pair of Bowry Bals that he saved up for because I talked the company up so much, and they were the absolute perfect style. After wearing them three times the glue attaching the leather to the sole of the show started to degrade and the leather started to separate. He went in to try another pair on, and in the same size the fit was completely different and one of the eyelets had a sharp piece of metal sticking out that cut him.

I could not be more disappointed in how their quality has gone down from when I got mine. Looking at the other shoes, there were defects in so many styles and trying on certain pairs the sizing was all over the place. The leather seems thinner and less durable. A one time fluke is one thing, but for such expensive shoes, seeing this happen again and again is not acceptable. From what I've heard they've started outsourcing their production to Mexico and China, and in the past 6 years their company has changed quite a bit.

I hope they start having a higher quality standard, but until then, I can't trust/rely on them anymore. We returned the boots for a refund and will be looking elsewhere - on the plus side, their customer service was absolutely wonderful, their managers in store were fantastic and very generous and kind. If the product was better quality, I would stick to frye just for their customer service and great designs. But for $400, there are other options.

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