I recently bought these gorgeous black Fryes from Amazon for under $150, which seems like a reasonable price for all-leather boots and a great price for Frye boots. The foot and calf fit well (if snugly, but leather will stretch) and they're very comfortable, but I'm not sure about the *visible* fit. Unfortunately I only have a night-time iPhone photo right now--I'll try to take more pictures tonight with a real camera.
PROS: price, quality, works with both bare legs and lightweight skinny jeans
CONS: They are a bit difficult to work on and off due to the snugness. More critically, I'm not sure about the slouchiness of the ankle--will try to get a better picture of this tonight--but I wanted to ask now what people think about pull-on boot fit. It obviously has to be wide enough at the ankle to fit the foot and instep, so the slouch just part of the style? The top part of the boot doesn't slouch at all. I envision dressing them down with jeans and up with dresses, especially on a rainy day walking across campus.
Finally, a tangential question: the leather soles are a bit slippery, especially on carpet and tile. I plan to wear these boots in inclement weather (not pouring rain, but perhaps mud and drizzle). Should I get a Vibram sole put on over the leather before wearing them out? How much does that sort of thing cost?
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