https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 20:44:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998847 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 06:07:36 +0000 Marley 998847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Sveta - sounds like a good choice.&nbsp; And, I liked them better anyway!&nbsp; To me, they looked more streamlined/sleek than the Fryes.&nbsp; I think you'll like them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998797 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 03:17:35 +0000 Sveta 998797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your help! I indeed got the Borns. The color is gorgeous&nbsp; - slate grey - and they are very comfortable. My only concern was if they are too round in the toe area (but this is what made them so comfortable for me in the first place).<br />In the end I decided to get them and see how I like them. I thought that if Angie liked them so much they must be a pretty good style. I can always return them later if they do not work out.<br />The Fryes were pinching in the width on the right foot. I have wasted so much money on shoes thinking they will stretch out in time which never did so I do not buy any shoes which are not 100% comfortable right off the bat. In addition I also found that back zipper and especially two straps on the back of Fryes very annoying :-(<br />I guess we will see how it is going...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998325 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 04:48:59 +0000 Suz 998325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha...sorry! Yes, the Fryes are without laces.&nbsp;</p> <p>She ended up taking the Borns. The Fryes just weren't as comfortable for her, and also, Sona's point was relevant - she found the back zip and the strap a bit of a pain. Although that seemed to improve a bit with walking around in the store.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998294 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 04:07:43 +0000 Susie 998294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If the frye is on our left, I greatly prefer that one- the one without the laces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998286 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 03:58:50 +0000 Parsley 998286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha, Marley- I'm so confused! ;-)<br />I think the Fryes are on our left (Sveta's right). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998228 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 02:37:39 +0000 Marley 998228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no idea Parsley.&nbsp; :-)&nbsp; Are we looking at our left? or, Sveta's left? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998224 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 02:35:14 +0000 Parsley 998224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marley, do you have them backward?</p> <p>I think the Fryes look much sleeker and more versatile.<br />That being said, I'm a big believer in comfort, so I'd go for the one that feels good.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've heard that Fryes break in nicely, but I've never owned any. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998217 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 02:24:13 +0000 Marley 998217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both!&nbsp; To me, the Fryes look clunkier and more casual - and the Borns look sleeker and a little dressier.&nbsp; Two completely different looks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998190 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 01:38:36 +0000 Karie 998190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, so if it was up to me Sveta would be buying the entire store because once again I like BOTH. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998168 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 01:12:58 +0000 Sona 998168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not a fan of fryes. Too hard to get on and off for me atleast. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998161 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 01:04:01 +0000 Isabel 998161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do not find Frye's comfortable. &nbsp;They also don't seem to get more comfortable with age &nbsp;( I have had two pairs for a couple of years. I wear one but gave one away. ) &nbsp;On the other hand, I love anything Born. &nbsp;Those and Clark boots are, for me, comfortable from the get go. &nbsp;BUT, I like the Frye here better. I say pass on both.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998149 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 00:47:26 +0000 Jjsloane 998149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Frye's get my vote although I cannot confirm if they soften I have heard great things about them. The shading on the Born's make them look larger than they are even though I like the lacing and the height on them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998140 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 00:40:51 +0000 Thistle 998140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the look of the non-lace up better. But only go for them if they are 100% comfortable. Looks never trump comfort in my world. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998138 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 00:40:25 +0000 Anonymous 998138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Frye pair best but don't get them if they aren't comfortable. You do lots of walking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998134 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 00:36:52 +0000 velvetychocolate 998134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the look of the Frye's on the left better. They look fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998088 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 23:50:38 +0000 Lisa 998088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the frye's on the left.&nbsp; Frye's break in, and once they do, they fit like a dream.&nbsp; But they have to break in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998081 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 23:22:11 +0000 rae 998081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fryes look much much better IMO. My foot is not wide enough to stretch anything, but frye does soften and break in over time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998057 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 21:57:30 +0000 Isis 998057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the laceups; are those the Borns? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998053 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 21:55:03 +0000 Anonymous 998053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my experience, Fryes do require a minor break in and then they are fabulous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998023 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 21:26:57 +0000 hedgiehog 998023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both but I have to agree with Carla, the Fryes boot looks sleeker and could lend itself to a dressier outfit where the Borns are completely cool and funky, but more casual, IMHO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998016 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 21:24:29 +0000 Lyn D. 998016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't see much difference, so I would consider budget and comfort for this decision. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998015 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 21:24:11 +0000 ManidipaM 998015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Uh, the Borns look a whole size bigger than the Fryes. No wonder they are more comfy. Is it really just a difference in style/construction? Yes, the Fryes are yummier worn side by side. But Sveta, I should hope you will only rarely find occasion to do that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998014 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 21:22:17 +0000 Carla 998014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Frye's look sleeker, but don't get them unless they are 100% comfortable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fryes-or-borns#post-998003 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 21:14:10 +0000 Suz 998003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta finds the Borns more comfortable. Frye owners: do they loosen a bit in width? Are the Borns too clunky? Fryers on left. </p>