FryeVeronica Booties for Women Made from Full Grain Brush-Off Leather with Antique Metal Hardware and Waterproof, Hand-Stitched Goodyear Welt Construction – 5 ¾” Shaft Height

I had read many reviews on these to make sure these were authentic. They do say made in Mexico. But found out Frye started making their boots outside of the USA many years ago. Many of their models are made in China. Some are made in Mexico. Apparently the region in Mexico where these are produced is well known for boot making. I found the quality of these matches the boots I have bought directly from Frye’s website. The leather is soft. They fit a little snug like most Frye boots but will stretch with wear. I would size up a half a size if you are new to Frye. These boots will last a lifetime. I’ve had my other pair for 8 years and they still look new and fit comfortably. I did buy these on Prime Day and they were $50 cheaper. That’s the best deal I’ve found. I had been watching this boot for a while waiting on a sale on Amazon and Frye’s website. I can’t wait for cooler weather so I can wear these.

As another reviewer indicates, whether you like these boots and whether they fit will depend, somewhat, on where they are made - Mexico, India, etc. I've been wearing FRYE boots for years and have (6) other pairs - mostly the engineer style in different colors, heights, and styles. Those are all quality boots I will never wear out. With the exception of one pair, all have been made in the USA and FRYE touts itself STILL as an American Company on their website. That, however, does not appear to be the case any longer and I am left wondering about the quality based on my experience with this boot. I ordered my first pair of these Veronica ankle booties from the FRYE website, due to a discount offer I received from FRYE. My other FRYE boots are size 8 and that is what I ordered. When I received them (the tan color), I found they were made in India and the color and distressing of the leather did not look like the photos on the FRYE website at all. They had a shiny, NOT distressed, finish and the upper leather was very thin. They had damage to one of the toes, so I had FRYE just replace them, as I do love the style. The replacement was also the shinny leather, made in India, and I found this size 8 to be just slightly big, but I've worn them awhile now (with thick socks) and they fit pretty well with just slight slippage at the heel. I ordered my SECOND pair from Amazon in the STONE color in a size 8. The pair I received was made in India and they were too big (even with heavy socks). I returned them for a size 7.5. When I received the 7.5, I found the right boot was smaller than the left (you could place them sole to sole and see the difference) and I could barely squeeze my foot into it, while the left fit well and like a size 8 typically fits me. They also looked like they had been worn, so perhaps already returned by someone for this reason. This pair was also made in India and the color / leather was not like the photo on the website. Even with all this difficulty, I do absolutely love the STYLE, so I returned them and ordered another size 8, which I received yesterday. This pair is made in Mexico and the right boot is really tight across the mid foot area and way too lose in the heel. They did not come in the original FRYE box. The box they came in said the boots had been repackaged because the original box was damaged in transit. This pair also looks like they have been previously worn and are someone else's return - perhaps returned without the FRYE box and then sent to me as if they were new. To further frustrate the situation, this pair also has a cut on the sole of the boot. I rarely write reviews, but am beyond frustrated at this point, because I like the boots and really do want a pair in the stone color that fits and is not damaged in some way. I called Amazon customer support (spoke to a very nice gentleman - Jim) and discussed. He initiated a return for me and said to order another pair and, hopefully, would have better luck. No hassle at all. Most of this isn't Amazon's fault and they have been great to accept the returns and refund my money, but still very frustrating to be having this much difficulty. I have a pair that fits and have broken in nicely, so I know it is possible to get a good fit. At this point, I think it is just the "luck of the draw" so to speak. So, what I have learned is that you might get a pair that fits or you might not - even if you ordered (2) pairs in the same color and size. The size 8 made in India and the size 8 made in Mexico fit very differently. I thought the boots made in Mexico were tighter across the mid foot and more lose at the heel. They were the worst fit for me but might fit better for someone else. Don't expect the leather to look like it does on the website or you will likely be disappointed. What I am seeing are clearly issues of manufacturing and lack of consistency in the leather used AND sizing / fit from different manufacturers FRYE is using. When you are paying almost $300 for a pair of boots, you should expect a high quality boot that comes to you new and in the original box - undamaged. You should expect consistency in sizing among manufacturers and a good, comfortable fit. I would suggest FRYE has some serious quality control issues - at least with this particular boot. Regardless of where they are manufactured, FRYE is ultimately responsible for this.

I wear a lot of jeans they look great together. Return was super easy was a little disappointed that I had to pay shipping twice

I love the look of them but they are hard to get on. They are really tight until you get them broke in. I've had them for a couple of months and they are just now getting sort of comfortable! I've had to break them in slow or else my feet ache by the end of the day. They are super cute but just go in to it knowing it will take some time to get them comfortable.

I typically wear a size ten, and sized up to an 11 just to be safe and these are narrow shoe and the 11 fits like a 10. Other than that great quality.

These arrived exactly as described. Great quality and very comfortable. Bought on sale and they are well worth the $ and more.

Wife loves them.

Cute but too small so I am returning. Boots were also very uncomfortable!!!. I guess I was expecting more for Frye boots. I never wear a size bigger than 7.5 because I have narrow feet and I feel like in these I would have needed an 8.5.

Black Smooth Leather, Size 11Made in MexicoNew in Box + authenticity leafletFlawlessI was inititally hesitant to buy these as this is the second pair of Frye boots I have recently bought and thought that maybe another pair is a bit too much to spend on boots. I decided to buy them as, with the supply chain crisis and other global upheavals, perhaps it might be the last time to get this style. I got the last pair of size 11. I haven't worn them yet, tried them on and the leather smell filled the air while I had them on the floor near the couch. Years ago I had a pair of short leather boots with a leather strap and buckle, so this is the replacement for that much loved pair. I had wanted to post a review with images, but one thing and another have put it off (do not have a cellphone), perhaps if I can add photos to my review I will later. In brief I am glad I bought and the money was well spent.I almost forgot, I want to address the loose heel problem several people have commented on. The previous boots with the leather strap and buckle, initially had that issue, in that brand I had bought a size 10, and after I thought they were too big. They were loose and my heel seemed to slip up when I walked, but over a short amount of time the issue resolved. I think the boot molded to my foot.

They fit perfect. And very confortable out of box except my heal slides up and down the back of the boot so much that it feels like they will come right off. Previous purchasers claim that this will go away in time. Upon close inspection i did notice a single stitch that is loose along the upper sole of the boot, a little dissapointing given the company's extensive quality claims. They don't seem like they will last a lifetime, as good leather boots should but they should work as reasonably comfortable walking boots for a few years until the rest of the stitching unravels. That is to say if the heal stops sliding because if it doesnt then i wont be able to wear them at all.

I love my new Veronica ankle booties!The description says black, however as you can see from the product picture, this is more a distressed look, almost more brownish black in color. When my boots arrived, the color was just like the picture, which is exactly what I wanted. If you have previously owned a Veronica boot, these fit the same way. (I also own a pair of the Veronica Short). I find them extremely comfortable right out of the box. I have read reviews where some have felt their heal slipped too much. I can feel the looseness in the heal, but it doesn’t bother me at all. I think it’s part of what makes them easy to slip on.Overall I am extremely pleased with this purchase!!!

I love the look and style of these boots. They are exactly what I was looking for. I also love Frye products in general. Unfortunately I find these boots constantly feel like they are going to slip off when I’m walking in them and it’s not because they are too big. I’m still wearing them around the house debating wether or not to keep them, especially for how expensive they are...

Exactly as expected as long as you do your research first. I knew that this distressed "black" would be more brown than black. Also Frye boots fit about 1/2 size smaller than my other boots so I ordered 1/2 size up expecting that. I am normally a 6.5, I ordered a 7 and they are perfect.The heel does slip while walking for the first few wears, only because the leather needs to be worked in at the toe. After wearing them 5 or so times, they no longer slip.