After spending (seriously) the better part of a decade wanting a pair of 12Rs, I finally broke down and got them. I have a really hard time justifying the cost to myself, but I figured if I was still thinking about them all these years later (and on an at-least-weekly basis, no less!)... Well, I should go ahead and get them *laugh*

And they, like my other Frye boots, are lovely.

* They DO run large, as noted (I am an almost textbook 7.5 in all shoes, no matter the maker), but it is an almost perfect half-size high run - an easy fix. The 7s are perfect.
* They are a tiny bit snug across the widest part of my foot (the big toe "knuckle" and across), but should stretch easily and comfortably with wear. It's not an uncomfortable tightness.
* The shaft is fairly wide - I have muscular calves and find that many boots won't fit as a result. These move freely around my calves; for some, this may be a drawback if you are looking for something fitted.

The only downside I have is with regard to the specific colour I purchased. I got the olive, because I like my shoes in non-standard neutrals (black's fine and all, but... I like to mix it up some). While they are green, they are not the olive I had hoped for - they are closer to a light sage than a dark olive. I believe this will be easily rectified with appropriate oil care, but it was a little startling initially. I have done two light oil coats, and I can already see them deepening - just something about which I wish I had been warned.

All in all, though, another excellent boot from the fine folks at Frye. I am pleased to have these next to my Campus 14s in the closet.