I just received my boots in Bordeaux (size 6).  The color is much better in person (very pretty).  The representation of the color on Zappo's site is much truer to reality (although good luck finding your preferred size and color).  When I first opened them I was disappointed.  The leather is soft, but it's not as soft as my Gentle Souls, purchased last year for less.  The leather is soft to the fingertip/touch; but not pliable.  It's rigid, enough for the boots to stand upright on their own.  The leather does give as you move, but it doesn't move as easily or comfortably as I'd imagined.  I was expecting more flexible leather (not slouchy, but pliable, for ease of movement).  My other boots (which I'm now wishing I had in other colors), are much easier to move and walk in.

Also, though the Frye soles are padded, they flat out lack the cushioning to which I've grown accustomed.  They do not hurt, and I have no trouble walking in them; but more cushion and arch support would have enhanced comfort.  The smooth leather soles are also very slick.  A rubber sole would have offered additional cushion and traction.  I've read other reviewers say that they took theirs to a cobbler to add rubber soles or other non-slick adaptations; but I ask, "Why on earth should I have to pay an additional cost to fix anything on these boots?"  For the price of this boot, Frye should be delivering an extraordinarily amazing boot, and that just didn't happen.  They are beautiful to look at.  They are classically stylish.  I love the variety of color that I was able to choose from.  For me, the fit was true to my typical size.  I had no trouble putting them on or taking them off.  They fit easily over skinny jeans.  However, none of that makes them worth the price without real, immediately obvious comfort (not just the lack of discomfort).  I believe I ended up paying for the brand name and a certain look.  I haven't decided if it's worth it to keep them.  I do invite anyone who has had their boots for months or years to share their experience related to durability and long-term comfort...I'd love to know before I decide to send these back.  Many thanks.

November 2012 Update:  After a year, I love these.  The leather is much easier to move in this fall.  I love wearing them with tights and thin socks.  They work with skirts, over skinny jeans, and under bootcut pants.  They swing from casual to dressy.  The quality of the leather is excellent.  The color is so lovely with most anything.  I can wear them all day at work, and never feel uncomfortable.  While I'm not sure that they are worth every penny (cause they are flipping expensive), but I am very pleased to have them.