Comments on: Girly-tough short rugged boots

By: Angie

Angie — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:12:41 +0000

I’m glad that there are takers for this look. Carissa, you’ve hit the nail on the head – “I feel a little edgy in a good way when I wear them”. Now we’re talking!

I can see Tanya wear those grey ones, and Ana sport the Frye harness. They are completely up your alley too Greenglove. Sal, I love you in your Frye boots!

As for boots over skinnies, these style are not the best look for shorter legs and wider calves. Longer boots are more flattering. Antje, it’s hard to generalize which types of skirts and dresses this type of boots work with. Body type is key.

I’m debating whether to get boots in this vain in a rich chestnut. We’ll see. Shoe shopping is not easy for these feet.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:00:27 +0000

I’ve been wearing boots like these as my winter go-to shoes for 3 or 4 years, because they are worm and practical. I had no idea they were ever really in style or out of style. Right now I have a black pair with faux suede uppers that are looking shabby and need replacing, and a nice brown pair with a gold buckle. This season, I’ve been wearing the brown boots with both skirts (when I feel adventurous) and pants, and hiding the worn out black ones under pants until I can come up with the money for a new pair. I also have some lovely knee high black boots, but I seem to have lost some weight again, and they do not fit like they should right now. So I’m sticking to my shorter boots until I get my legs back.

By: Oneirix

Oneirix — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:59:40 +0000

I have a pair of Frye harness boots in a worn brown leather. They’re so comfy and awesome! I like to wear them with skinnies, bootcut jeans, dresses with tights, shorts…pretty much everything. They’re also great for when you’re sick because you feel tough wearing them. :3

I wouldn’t call them short, though. They have a 12″ shaft and on me that’s just past the thickest part of my calf; I’m 5′ though so I guess it would be different on everyone.

By: Sal

Sal — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:52:32 +0000

Definitely. My Frye Engineer 8Rs are getting a TON of wear these days!

By: carissa

carissa — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:50:08 +0000

i’ve had my dark brown short (8 inch boot shaft), ankle length frye harness boots for three years. being in dallas, they are my bad weather boot. i find them comfortable and feel stylish in them, however husband comments that they look less than feminine. but i have heard him say on more than one occasion that he would like a pair in black for himself.

i wear them under jeans and even under casual trousers. they work great due to their versatility and i feel a little edgy in a good way when i wear them.

By: Lena

Lena — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:55:20 +0000

I started thinking about this style last year and I’m glad Angie thinks it will stick around. I’d really like to have a pair at some point. I’d wear them with jeans and casual pants.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:00:06 +0000

Yes! I have a pair of Frye boots that look almost exactly like one on bottom left (minus the back buckle). They’re not a depths of winter boot here, but they’re wonderful for spring and fall!

By: Dee

Dee — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:24:41 +0000

I have a pair similar to the top left brown ones that I always wear with pants over top. I never thought to try them with skinnies – I’ll have to see how it looks.

By: Katherine

Katherine — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:50:40 +0000

I like the look but I’m not sure that would ever work with large calves + short legs combo.

By: Mochaccino

Mochaccino — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:28:40 +0000

I like these, but I’ve always found them really hard to wear. In can wear short ankle boots, tall boots, and mid-calf, but never those awkward “1/4 height” boots.