The boots came to me smelling of delicious leather and richness. These boots are amazing. The tread is great, the leather is sexy and awesome, and they are comfortable enough to wear all day long. The soles are cushiony.

The calf fits me perfectly, but I am on the slim side.

The color is closer to a rich brown than a mahogany red. They go with pretty much any outfit I've come up with this winter! The leather is thick and feels so durable- not flimsy and paper-thin like in other boots that cost about $200. These will last me ages and ages.

The boots shouldn't be worn for an entire day of walking until you've worn them in! Wear them around your house for a few days to break them in a bit, and after they loosen up and get more comfortable, then wear them to work. Mine are still not worn in enough (after 1.5 months of wear) that I would chance walking for an entire day in them. Work, yes, long walking (like through a city in Europe or at the fair) no. They get more comfortable with each wear!!

I have two issues with these boots:
1- The zipper flap on the inside of one of the boots (the flap that keeps you from pinching your leg when you zip the boot up) is totally crooked. It looks like whoever sewed it on just dozed off and it sewed on very crookedly!! It doesn't protect the upper half of my calf from pinches, and gets caught as I zip the zipper down. I had to put a small tab of take to keep it from getting stuck when I unzip the boot.

Frye apparently gives unlimited repairs on your boots for two years if you buy through an authorized dealer- but I love these boots so much that I can't bring myself to send them back for the repair!!!

So, this concern is annoying, but the boots are just so wonderful and versatile that I can't bear to part with them!!

2- The leather boot laces that came with the boot are neat and all, but they are hard to keep tied.
The leather is thick and won't stay in a bow, so they often come untied. I might eventually get some very pretty silk ribbon and replace the leather laces.