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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Frye Rory boots - to keep or return? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Kari on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return/page/2#post-260974 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 22:49:19 +0000 Kari 260974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, those Rockport Ainlys are the best. Tara, you really won brownie points when you recommended them to me. I actually don't think that your Fryes looked funny on your foot, but for the cost I think they do need to be something that you will love. Mine are tight when I'm trying to slide my foot in, but the ankle is still pretty roomy once they are in all the way. The only thing is that the front & back part of the shaft isn't as soft and collapsible as the top part due to the seam, so I pull the folds of the boot around a bit until I like the way that they fall. The front view on one foot in <a href="http://youlookfab.com/fab/upload/images/Rory-02_image.jpg">this picture</a> pretty accurately shows how they look. They are definitely stretching out a bit with each wear, and my mom suggested wrapping a plastic bag around my foot when I'm sliding them in to minimize the friction - that helped quite a bit, particularly with jeans. I think your calves must be smaller than mine - there is no way, even with tights on, that I could pull them all the way up! tarzy on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return/page/2#post-260600 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:45:37 +0000 tarzy 260600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Traci - yep! Same ones! Very basic boot, but fits a wider calf beautifully! Traci on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return/page/2#post-260598 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:31:18 +0000 Traci 260598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Tarzy, are those the Rockport Ainly boots in the second pic? The same ones Kari has? tarzy on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return/page/2#post-260595 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:27:33 +0000 tarzy 260595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kari - interesting about the ankle fit. I love those boots on you. The reason I sent my Rorys back was the ankle was very fitted on me, and the slouchy part seemed to accentuate it even more. You don't have a photo of you in the boots straight on, so I can't see if it's doing the same thing on you, but it doesn't look like it is. I really loved those boots - the leather is awesome - but I just didn't like the way they looked. Even though I'm wearing jeans, I think you can see what I'm talking about in the picture. Surprisingly, I actually was able to pull the boots up all the way over tights but not jeans (it was pretty tight, though - not an eight of an inch to spare, and a struggle to get them off.) I thought they looked very sleek that way (at the top) but the ankle thing still bugged me! I decided for the price (full price when I tried them) it was too much not to love them 100%. I was tempted to reorder now that they're on sale on 6pm, but I think they just are not meant to be for me. I think I need boots that are stiffer, like the Rockports - which give a straighter line. I've got the Lyme Grass from Clark's coming soon, so hopefully those will work out! Kari on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return/page/2#post-259420 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:48:16 +0000 Kari 259420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Such a bummer. (But you still have your non-OTK Stuart Weitzmans, right?) That's a good point. Though my feet are not the pickiest, blistering and chafing around the back of my ankle tends to be my biggest problem area. Maya on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return/page/2#post-259418 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:44:48 +0000 Maya 259418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The ankles are always baggy on me too Kari. After my experience with the Stuart Weitzman boots, though, I can be at peace with that. Baggy ankles let my foot flex normally. Sleek, snug ankles result in chafing Kari on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return/page/2#post-259416 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:29:51 +0000 Kari 259416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's so funny. I never thought of the top part of my foot as being as tough to fit as my calf size. Maya, the other weird thing is that though my foot fills out my boots fine, the ankles are ALWAYS big and baggy, even on my best fitting boots. In a way the slouchy boots are a relief because the ankle is supposed to wrinkle! Maya on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return/page/2#post-259395 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 05:25:27 +0000 Maya 259395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kari, you would love the fit of my Via Spiga boots. The instep is so high it's actually rather awkward on me. There is nothing to fill out all that space so the material kind of collapses if I bend my foot a certain way. I guess you can't please everyone huh? Glad you're keeping the Rory boots though. They're super on you. Kari on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return/page/2#post-259391 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 05:16:59 +0000 Kari 259391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Okay, I am definitely keeping them. I wore them around all day, and they are incredibly comfortable, and they are getting easier to slip on. How much I love them, plus Maya's point about boot season being year-round in Seattle, and also the 50% price makes it pretty hard to think about sending them back. I never thought I'd say this, but I am a Frye girl! I also just picked up the Nine West Cleeos in a pretty red chestnut color, which are also quite comfortable, though interestingly I have the exact same problem with my instep being too high/large and making it difficult to initially pull on the boots. I've never run into this issue before. So strange. Crystal on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return/page/2#post-258729 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 04:28:13 +0000 Crystal 258729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOVE THEM!!! I don't know why you would, but if you decide you don't like them, please don't return them... send them to me!!!! It'd take all my Christmas money, but it'd be so worth it.... haha! Lisa on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return/page/2#post-258632 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 02:35:20 +0000 Lisa 258632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These get my yes vote. I have other styles of Frye and all required a break in time period. After that, they fit like a charm. Angie on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return/page/2#post-258535 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:53:13 +0000 Angie 258535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I guess we have made your decision for you, Kari :) Not sure how I'm doubling up yet - but definitely not black! Beth on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return/page/2#post-258499 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:07:10 +0000 Beth 258499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ They are without a doubt, 100% fab, Kari! I love the color, the way they scrunch on you and the shape of the foot. And the price? OMG. Home run! Christie on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return/page/2#post-258393 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:53:49 +0000 Christie 258393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the boots on you, Kari! I hope you can keep them. tarzy on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return/page/2#post-258366 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:18:49 +0000 tarzy 258366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It seems you have your answer! The leather on those boots is outrageous, isn't it? And what a deal. I'm quite impressed with this color. I've been trying to figure out how to wear a lighter color boot with my dark hair, but it never feels right on me. Maybe I just need to adjust my eye for myself - I love this color on you! marianna on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return#post-258337 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:32:47 +0000 marianna 258337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kari, they look fantastic on you. If you believe they will become more comfortable to get on/off, please keep! Carole on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return#post-258292 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:00:34 +0000 Carole 258292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOVE these! Wish I could wear them, just love the look so much, but I can't wear any heal at all, comfortable or not. I hope you keep them... Maya on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return#post-258258 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:09:57 +0000 Maya 258258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kari, I'm surprised to hear that you have managed to get by spending what you have on boots! $160 is positively a bargain for me...and for a pair of Fryes?! Shut UP! That's a steal. If I spent any less, I would never find boots that worked. You live in Seattle, where it is boot weather for nearly 4 seasons. I wouldn't blame you for spending twice as much on killer boots. By contrast, I only get boot weather for maybe six months, and I spend way more than you. Of course, this could just be because I am more irresponsible Tricia on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return#post-258229 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:24:53 +0000 Tricia 258229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ They're gorgeous on you - I say keep! Kari on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return#post-258223 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:20:36 +0000 Kari 258223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Laura, thanks for the idea. However, even sizing down half a size, the boots are larger on me than most of my other shoes. I'm afraid that if I sized up they would be uncomfortably large, and I don't think that the difference in the shaft would be that drastic. The fit on the boots is just going to be what it is, and I just have to make the decision about whether I can live with the difficulty in pulling them on. Unfortunately, though I've tried to search for alternative scrunch boots, I really have not found any better options. MPJ, I appreciate the thought! The red pair is way out of budget for me, even on sale - the sale on 6 PM brought the price down to the $160-ish range rather than in the $260s, and $160 is still dramatically more expensive than what I've paid for another boot, or any shoe save the Fidjis that I now own. I hope that someone else will be able to take advantage of the Zappos sale, though! I'm happy with the color I ended up with, but would probably have tried red if it had been available in my size just to be a bit different. Mamapicklejuice on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return#post-258194 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:25:54 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 258194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kari - here they are in a burnt red - and on sale! <a href="http://www.zappos.com/frye-rory-scrunch-boot-burnt-red-vintage-leather" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/frye-ror.....ge-leather</a> Jonesy on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return#post-258187 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:17:43 +0000 Jonesy 258187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ They are beautiful on you and they seem like they would fit into your color palette nicely! Laura on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return#post-258185 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:11:25 +0000 Laura 258185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kari, these boots are incredibly fab. Keep, keep, keep! I was going to suggest ordering them in a half size up (while keeping this pair) for comparison. I hate squeezing into boots, want to be able to comfortably wear a sock in them, and I like when there is room around my calves when slouching. It might be worth a try if you are still wondering about fit. They are gorgeous! Kari on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return#post-258130 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 06:59:43 +0000 Kari 258130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That's great, Una. I'm glad that the comfort factor holds up! Jenava, I'm glad that the color strikes you as one that would work with my wardrobe - yay! At this point, I've taken them off and put them on about 10 times tonight, and the back of the boot is stretching enough that it is easier & less uncomfortable to scoot my foot in. Still probably not shoes that I would wear when I know I am going to change in and out of shoes at the gym, but I can probably whittle it down to 2 or 3 minutes to put my boots in - just a touch longer than it takes to zip boots over skinny jeans without catching fabric in the zip. Jenava on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return#post-258128 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 06:38:35 +0000 Jenava 258128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kari, I love them. Fryes are so well made, and these are a great color for your wardrobe. I think they add a nice new dimension to your footwear choices, too. I think you'll have a lot of fun mixing them up into outfits! catgirl on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return#post-258107 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 05:50:56 +0000 catgirl 258107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kari, I've gotten better at maneuvering into them, or my foot has gotten more flexible. But I did read several reviews complaining about this exact issue. I have basically square feet (size 5 double-wide!), with really high arches. Once you get used to putting them on, I think you'll find them incredibly comfy and definitely 8 hour shoes (unless it's 8 hours of hard walking!)... Re: color - I can't tell if there is a lighter cognac. Mine are brown and they are quite dark, almost chocolate. I am desperate for cognac boots that fit my calf! The Rorys stay up on me unless I shove them down, so if there is a cognac I might cave. Kari on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return#post-258095 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 05:13:13 +0000 Kari 258095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ How funny - Una, I wonder if it is due to you and me having a higher instep, and another idea is that my foot is longer (size 8 or 8.5), whereas Angie has a much smaller (size 6.5 or 7) foot. So the length on my foot would be proportionally much larger than the ankle than on a smaller size. Either way, I've taken them on and off a few times and they do seem to stretch a little bit. Unlike Una, I really can't use the tabs to pull them on since they tend to bunch up lower on the foot, so I try to massage them until my heel slips in. I think it's all going to come down to the comfort factor (they must be 8 hour shoes!) and whether the leather stretches out enough to warrant keeping them. I don't really fancy jumping around and grimacing every time I want to take them on and off! I think I have the same color (sand) that Sandy got, which is a bit ligher than Angie's boots. Angie, what color are you duplicating your boots in? Black? If I could have, I would have got these in the pretty red color. Debbie on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return#post-258083 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 04:50:49 +0000 Debbie 258083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love these on you. I hope you keep. Bookarella on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return#post-258080 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 04:40:50 +0000 Bookarella 258080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the color on you, Kari! Angie on "Frye Rory boots - to keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-boots-to-keep-or-return#post-258065 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 04:17:46 +0000 Angie 258065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ KILLER.I *am* biased. I think mine are a different colour, Kari. I tried those on as well - 18 months ago and it was a toss up! I am doubling up on the Rorys because they are wardrobe workhorses and 10 hour shoes. I can walk NYC and HK flat in these - a priceless pair of boots. Mine slip on and off like butter. I guess I don't have a high in step? They are also very, very worn in