FRYE Women's Elena Boot

 (3 customer reviews)

I was a bit apprehensive about ordering these boots based on the other review about the bronze glaze. And I admit, my heart sank when I pulled the boots out of the box and found that, yes indeed, they did have that weird bronzey look. However, they fit SO well and looked SO beautiful that I decided I could live with it. But I didn't have to! I always condition my new boots with Frye Boot Conditioner (in a round black tin) - and as I was doing this, the bronze glaze disappeared! The cloth I was using to apply the conditioner got really black - so I guess the bronze stuff was some kind of protectant on the leather that rubbed off when I rubbed the conditioner on. The boots are completely matte black now and I am delighted. The Elena is THE perfect boot for skinny calves. They do not gape on my legs, they don't have any stupid elastic goring, and there is no zipper to mess around with. The leather is so soft and I bought them especially for that wonderful lug sole (after slipping around...Read more

After searching very high and low, deciding to spend the big bucks on my "perfect" boot, can you imagine the disappointment of getting these GORGEOUS boots only to open the box, unpack my new treasure and seeing a metallic bronze-like glaze over the bottom part of the boots? Yes, my friends, my heart sank as I was trying to wrap my head around the question "What the....". So, I called Amazon, and let me say...they were awesome....they immediately created a replacement order before they got the first pair back....classy service! Well, the second pair arrived and, though, it wasn't as bad, there was the bronze metallic wash again!! Oh, well...back they went :(. I felt compelled to write a review to share this. P.S - I called Frye to ask if the boots are supposed to be that way....they didn't have a sample of the boot so they couldn't see for themselves....what's more unsettling is that no one had an answer or seemed willing to follow up with me about finding out. I hate to say that...Read more

I bought these boots after searching for a while. I love them. They are so comfortable and stylish. You can wear them with a dress or skinny jeans. I got so many compliments on them from the first time I wore them. They are a bit pricey, but worth every penny. I am a frye boot fan. I own 2 pairs and I will never buy another brand boot. They run true to size. I have skinny legs, and the opening was just right. Not too big.