[dantetisbe]

I know it sounds strange, but are there fake frye boots out there and did I buy a pair? I purchased a real pair from frye and then found the "same" style on ebay for 100.00 less so I purchased thinking I would return the ones that cost more. Well comparing the two boots, the leather is completely different, the stamp on the bottom of the boot and even the box is diff. Please see photos and offer opinion. Is this first pair fake?? THANK YOU!!

Box from ebay:

Box from frye:

stamp from ebay boot:

stamp from fye boot:

Ebay boot:

frye boot:

ebay boot:

frye boot:

 

[**fancy**pants**]

They fake everything.

Hopefully someone can tell you if they are real or not. You should post pictures of the boots as a whole as well as just the close-ups that you have.

 

[**fancy**pants**]

How is the fit in comparison?

 

[onelove]

Probably fake. There is quite a difference between the two & the sole logo is completely different. I'd return them.

 

[dantetisbe]

They fake everything.

Hopefully someone can tell you if they are real or not. You should post pictures of the boots as a whole as well as just the close-ups that you have.

The pair I think is fake does go on my feet much easier and there is much more room. The pair right from frye I need to tug on and they definitely better leather. Thank you so much.

Ebay boot on left and real frye boot on right (hard to see in photo)

ebay boot left, frye boot right

 

[onelove]

The leather looks cheesy compared to the Frye ones now that you put them next to each other.

 

[**fancy**pants**]

The leather looks cheesy compared to the Frye ones now that you put them next to each other.

I agree.

 

[maureenmarie]

:IDK i am no expert... just love my Fryes i have several pairs of frye in "smoke" all from 6pm or zappos and they do come in different finishes but are named the same color. the ebay pair looks like the "rub off wax" coating, i've heard different stories on the coating. everything from it is a protective coating and meant to be there and to rub it off, to, it is what happens when leather is stored incorrectly if they were mine i would try getting a dry terry towel and buffing an area of the ebay boots to see what happens with the leather.

ETA: the stamp on the bottom of the ebay boot does look wrong to me.. the back to back "F's" are too skinny.. sorry...

 

[nicole44]

I thought Frye was made in the USA? Are they having them made in Mexico now?

Edit: Nevermind I just noticed that my Frye handbag is made in China. Dammit. These are the womens boots made in the USA.

Women:
■Campus
■Cavalry
■Engineer
■Harness
■Logger
■Sabrina

 

[**fancy**pants**]

I thought Frye was made in the USA? Are they having them made in Mexico now?

Edit: Nevermind I just noticed that my Frye handbag is made in China. Dammit. These are the womens boots made in the USA.

Women:
■Campus
■Cavalry
■Engineer
■Harness
■Logger
■Sabrina

Some of the ones are your list are also made in Mexico.

 

[maureenmarie]

I thought Frye was made in the USA? Are they having them made in Mexico now?

Edit: Nevermind I just noticed that my Frye handbag is made in China. Dammit. These are the womens boots made in the USA.

Women:
■Campus
■Cavalry
■Engineer
■Harness
■Logger
■Sabrina

:bigeyes darnit Nicole :twitch you just made me look at my new Fiona 3 strap boots, which made me look at my other Frye boots :roll and over half of them are made in China :cry :madbeating :madbeating and i was so in love with them 3 minutes ago :headspin :ashamed :rofl :rofl :love

well, at least i found out that my Katie tall are made in Italy

which handbag did you get :love i have been contemplating one :magwink

 

[onelove]

My Vicki's are made in China but my old school cowboy boots are made in the USA.

 

[nicole44]

:bigeyes darnit Nicole :twitch you just made me look at my new Fiona 3 strap boots, which made me look at my other Frye boots :roll and over half of them are made in China :cry :madbeating :madbeating and i was so in love with them 3 minutes ago :headspin :ashamed :rofl :rofl :love

well, at least i found out that my Katie tall are made in Italy

which handbag did you get :love i have been contemplating one :magwink

Sorry!:rofl That is what I got off of their website and it didn't mention any of those styles being made in Mexico. I guess thats better than China.

This is the bag. It is really pretty and well made, even if it is from China. I first saw it at Belk and then found it on Amazon for $100 less.

Amazon.com: FRYE Cameron Small Satchel,Cognac,One Size: Shoes

I tried a pair of tall Harness boots, but they just don't work for me. NONE of the Frye boots work for me. Its always one thing or another.

 

[maureenmarie]

^zomg :drool2 someday, i am going to get a nice bag! ;score

 

[nicole44]

^zomg :drool2 someday, i am going to get a nice bag! ;score

And someday Frye will make a pair of boots that I can wear. Its a damn shame because if you are military and order over the phone you can get 20% off which is pretty much impossible to find anywhere else. I have had to send back two different pairs now.

 

[maureenmarie]

^ what size/width are you normally Nicole? (not frye sizing :magwink) maybe i can help :IDK

the tall harness that you tried, which harness boots were they?

 

[nicole44]

^ what size/width are you normally Nicole? (not frye sizing :magwink) maybe i can help :IDK

the tall harness that you tried, which harness boots were they?

Frye Harness 15R Charcoal Old Town - Zappos.com Free Shipping BOTH Ways

I started out with the harness 12r and they didn't go high enough up on my leg. I am only 5 foot 2 inches so they need to come one inch below my knee in order to pull off the look with skinny jeans. Then I ordered the harness 15and they came up to the right area but there was a gap at the top which defeated the whole purpose. Despite the gap they were incredibly tight on my legs. Just can’t see shelling out that kind of money to be uncomfortable. They were so beautiful though. I tried them in tan and charcoal. I need something that will conform to the shape of my leg in order to keep from cutting me off and making me look shorter with a gap.

I ended up with these and they look just the way I wish the Fryes did but are more comfortable. I know there has to a Frye style I can wear that will look good, but I just can't find it.

Clarks Mascarpone Mix Black Leather - Zappos.com Free Shipping BOTH Ways

 

[maureenmarie]

those are pretty darn cute Nicole the Frye harness boots would gap at the top for sure

the Frye philip harness might be more the style you are looking for? the heel is lower but they are taller and fitted at the top as opposed to the frye harness 15R :IDK

 

[asiananthropologie13]

Hello. The shoe forum is broken, so I hope it is ok to post here. I am looking at a pair of Frye Engineer 150th Anniversary boots. If anyone can tell me if they are indeed authentic, I would greatly appreciate it. It is on eBay and the item number is: 321861517199. TIA for anyone's help.