I received these boots about 3 months ago. They are comfortable out of the box, look great, and appear to made of quality materials. Unfortunately I had to return the first pair because the stitching was coming apart at the corner of the lacing nearest to the toe. After only a little more than a month of wear this was completely unacceptable for such an expensive boot. Fortunately, Amazon makes returns extremely easy and they replaced the boot within 2 days and even gave a $40 refund since the replacement boots were cheaper than when I originally purchased them!

For sizing, I would highly recommend going a full size down from your normal. I normally wear 11-11.5 so I ordered the 10.5. They were quite large and I had to put an insole in them for them to feel "tight" enough and to reduce heal slip. Fortunately, upon my return I was given the opportunity to change the size so I went to a 10 and they fit much better. Mind you, I normally don't wear very thick socks (socks that are padded to the step, but not thermal) so this may affect your decision. I have had the new pair for about two months now with no further issues, but I will be sure to update if any quality issues arise.

Random other thoughts. When you first get the boots, they are a pain to get on and off but it does get easier over time as the laces and leather stretch. They are not very warm, but this is to be expected from plain leather boots without insulation. They are good on ice in comparison to other boots. The real strength of the boots come from their versatility. They look great in pretty much any attire. They are formal enough for business casual and casual enough with jeans and a t-shirt.

Edit (1/14/2013): Unfortunately, I had to return the boots for a second time. I will be getting a refund and not be exchanging due to quality issues. I noticed there was a large chunk of the heel/sole missing on the right boot. It was missing in the center of the heel which does not seem to be affecting the comfort of the boot. However, these are expensive boots and they should be well made and without defects that could affect the longevity of the boot. I'm not sure how I didn't notice it before but the lack of quality control from FRYE is disappointing.