FRYE

FRYE Women's Engineer 12R Boot

• leather
• Rubber sole
• Shaft measures approximately 9" from arch

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Boasting genuine Goodyear welt construction and a specially formulated insole for cushioning and comfort, the Engineer 12R from Frye is a rough and ready style that's perfect for year-round wear. With its legendary rugged design and instep strap with metal buckle, this sleek and sporty boot is also surprisingly versatile: pair it with jeans, cargo pants, or skirts and dresses. A Neoprene oil-resistant sole provides reliable traction, too, so you'll be ready for adventure no matter where your day takes you.

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Boot Size Chart Will these boots fit properly? To get a better idea, measure the shaft height and opening of a pair of boots you already own. Using the table below, compare your boot measurements to the measurements of the new boots that you’re considering. Take note of any similarities or differences.

Shoe Size Shaft Opening Shaft Height 6 13 in. 9 in. 6.5 13 in. 9 in. 7 13 in. 9 in. 7.5 13.5 in. 9 in. 8 13.5 in. 9 in. 8.5 13.5 in. 9 in. 9 13.5 in. 9 in.

Shaft Opening: Measure the flattened inner boot opening with a tape measure and double this value. Shaft Height: Measure the height of the shaft from the arch up to the opening of the boot.

Please note: Although we have measured these boots ourselves, the size of the boot you order may vary slightly from our measurements due to differences in boot material.

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0013EVG3C
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,554 in Shoes (See Top 100 in Shoes)

Customer Reviews

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Boots!, October 4, 2010

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Goldenbob (Winnipeg, MB Canada) - See all my reviews

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These are definitely quality boots. The leather is thick and tough and I can tell they will last for years. Regarding sizing, which was my main question in ordering these

without trying them - I read every review out there before ordering a 9. I "normally" wear a size 8.5 in round-toed, North American made footwear (which is pretty hard to find these days - what is made in North America?), a 9 or 39 in items with a pointy toe, or made in Asia, which is so common these days, due to my fairly wide feet. In fact, I haven't bought anything smaller than a 9 in many years! I guess my feet are not as wide as I think though, because this Frye Engineer size 9 is VERY roomy. I wish I had ordered the 8.5 and not taken so seriously the warnings to size up. Better safe than sorry I guess, and I will not be returning them due to the cost of shipping (to Winnipeg Canada). I'm sure I can accomodate an insole and an extra sock or two in these - winter's coming you know - so all is not lost. Next time, I will have the confidence to order the size 8.5, I could possible even size down to an 8. So nerve-wracking buying shoes online, especially when you can't try them locally. I was only able to try the Frye harness in town before I bought, and this is quite a different shaped boot.

I was also slightly nervous about the shaft height of this boot, as I do have large calves, and can't even wear many zip up styles of boot because they just won't zip. No worries here however. For the record, I am 5'5" and a size 8-10 with a 15.5" calf.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Like 'em? Buy 'em!, December 21, 2010

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Janne G "jg" (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: FRYE Women's Engineer 12R Boot (Apparel)

I looked a long time for an un-girly pair of boots and was definitely smitten when I saw these. After searching and finding a price I could swallow, I bought them in the Gaucho color. I LUV THEM! I have a regular width foot that is a straight size 9 (with the exception of some designer slingbacks - in those I sometimes need to get a 9-1/2 to prevent the dreaded 'heel hangover'). After reading other reviews, I decided to buy a 9 and an 8-1/2. When I got them, the 9 was too big, even on my slightly bigger right foot, but the 8-1/2 was perfect. The first time I wore them, I did experience the difficulty other reviewers described in getting my foot in/out of the boot, as well as the inflexibility of the shaft and sole. I've owned Frye boots before and never had ANY issues with blisters or soreness with new boots, so I took a chance. I walk to work and though I initially felt a little Frankenstein-ish while walking, that cleared up very quickly. I worked all day, walked home, and had no blisters or other residual soreness due to the boots' stiffness. The second time I wore them, it was noticeably easier (but still a bit of a struggle) to get in/out of the boots and the soles/heel/shaft felt more molded to my foot. I've now worn the boots about 6 times and they are easy to get on and off but don't feel floppy or loose, and the sole has loosened and bends. These are substantial boots, which I like (the sole is more 'there' and overall they may feel a little heavier, depending on what you're used to wearing on your feet). These more masculine design features add to the ruggedness I wanted in my un-girly boots, so mission accomplished! When I've worn them out in the cold and wet, my feet stay dry and they look great. Lots of compliments! I can't wait to try them out with dresses and shorts in the other seasons. I wanted to deduct only 1/2-star for the initial breaking-in time, but half stars are not allowed. This is a great, versatile boot with many styling options. I just bought the same style in black, too!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HOTTTTT!!!!!!!, October 19, 2009

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A. Holly ""Fashionista"" (New York City) - See all my reviews
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OMG!!! These boots are fire!!!! They add an edge to any outfit. I definitely did not have a problem getting these boots on. I bought my regular size, which is a 7 1/2. These are my second pair of frye boots (I have the belted harness in brown). I think I may like these a little more. I cannot wait to wear these out. For those of you who are at odds on buying these, let me make the decision for you: BUY THEM!!!!

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