Behind the scenes: Apparel shoe news bluesI bought my first pair of Capezio K-360's in 1984 in Boston. When I stepped into those shoes It felt as if I were stepping into heavenly clouds. I am a tap dancer, and it is crucial to have comfortable shoes.Now these shoes are made in Brazil. The quality has dramatically gone down hill. The sizing is impossible to figure out. I received my 4th pair today and...
Well as most of the reviews indicate ordering a 1/2 size down I ordered the size eights for my wife who normally wears a size 8 1/2. Of course she found them too small and were completely uncomfortable to even consider using. Her UGG size 8 fit just fine. She likes the quality so I will now be ordering size 9 and hope they actually fit.Also, the box indicate "Made In China." May be 100% Aussie wool but don't be fooled. Same commie Chinese slave labor as is virtually everything you can buy today.
Behind the scenes: Apparel This is my first pair of Frye boots and I am very pleased with the quality of this product!With regards to fit, I ordered a half size down, as per several reviews I read on this boot. In other words, I normally wear an 8, so I ordered a 7.5. My calves are also wide, so I was worried about the boot's circumference(14.5 inches)in relation to my calf, however, these boots hit just under them, so it was not a problem (I am 5'8"). In fact, there is ample room at the top for me to slide my hands up and down when tucking in my jeans, so there is room to work. They even seem to slouch a bit, which is fun. In terms of the foot,the heel is roomy, but it is tight across the toe-box area, which I am going to guess will stretch over time. In other words they start narrow at the top of the foot and go wider toward the heel. I am sure tights and thinner socks will not be a problem, but I do not see myself being able to wear a thick boot sock. If you want to be able to wear a thicker sock, order your normal size, however, you might find them very roomy if you plan to wear tights. For people with wide feet, I would suggest you try these on at the store before ordering online. My feet are medium to narrow, so I was able to wear these for about an hour around the house with little discomfort. I do not feel ready to walk in them all day (I have had them for 3 days), so I am going to keep wearing them around the house until they stretch). I also need to consider that it is hot outside, so it is possible my feet are more swollen now than they will be once the weather cools off.My next pair of boots will be from Frye! Though, I plan to try a different style, just to add variety to my wardrobe. From my research, I have found Frye boots run differently in size from style to style, so really read customer reviews of boots you might be interested in. It is also worth noting that not all Frye boots are made in the USA. I happen to know that the Harness style is made in the USA and I believe the Engineer style is as well. So if this is important to you, really do your research. For instance, I have been eying the Veronica Slouch style, but those are made in Mexico.Overall, these are a great pair of boots and I cannot wait to wear them this Fall!PS>>>>I forgot to comment on the weight of these boots. I read many reviews where people complained about how heavy these are. To be honest, I do not find them heavy at all as far as boots go. Heavy to me is the weight of a steel-toe work boot (the kind people have to wear in factories to protect their feet), those are heavy!
Well as most of the reviews indicate ordering a 1/2 size down I ordered the size eights for my wife who normally wears a size 8 1/2. Of course she found them too small and were completely uncomfortable to even consider using. Her UGG size 8 fit just fine. She likes the quality so I will now be ordering size 9 and hope they actually fit.Also, the box indicate "Made In China." May be 100% Aussie wool but don't be fooled. Same commie Chinese slave labor as is virtually everything you can buy today.
Behind the scenes: Apparel This is my first pair of Frye boots and I am very pleased with the quality of this product!With regards to fit, I ordered a half size down, as per several reviews I read on this boot. In other words, I normally wear an 8, so I ordered a 7.5. My calves are also wide, so I was worried about the boot's circumference(14.5 inches)in relation to my calf, however, these boots hit just under them, so it was not a problem (I am 5'8"). In fact, there is ample room at the top for me to slide my hands up and down when tucking in my jeans, so there is room to work. They even seem to slouch a bit, which is fun. In terms of the foot,the heel is roomy, but it is tight across the toe-box area, which I am going to guess will stretch over time. In other words they start narrow at the top of the foot and go wider toward the heel. I am sure tights and thinner socks will not be a problem, but I do not see myself being able to wear a thick boot sock. If you want to be able to wear a thicker sock, order your normal size, however, you might find them very roomy if you plan to wear tights. For people with wide feet, I would suggest you try these on at the store before ordering online. My feet are medium to narrow, so I was able to wear these for about an hour around the house with little discomfort. I do not feel ready to walk in them all day (I have had them for 3 days), so I am going to keep wearing them around the house until they stretch). I also need to consider that it is hot outside, so it is possible my feet are more swollen now than they will be once the weather cools off.My next pair of boots will be from Frye! Though, I plan to try a different style, just to add variety to my wardrobe. From my research, I have found Frye boots run differently in size from style to style, so really read customer reviews of boots you might be interested in. It is also worth noting that not all Frye boots are made in the USA. I happen to know that the Harness style is made in the USA and I believe the Engineer style is as well. So if this is important to you, really do your research. For instance, I have been eying the Veronica Slouch style, but those are made in Mexico.Overall, these are a great pair of boots and I cannot wait to wear them this Fall!PS>>>>I forgot to comment on the weight of these boots. I read many reviews where people complained about how heavy these are. To be honest, I do not find them heavy at all as far as boots go. Heavy to me is the weight of a steel-toe work boot (the kind people have to wear in factories to protect their feet), those are heavy!
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