Great, stylish boot - took some work to break in
588596
Ordered 9.5, which matches my usual shoe size. Was a little weird fit at first, long in toe and rubbed against heel. Caused some rawness first few times wearing and even still if I have them on all day and don't wear thick socks. Fit pretty good now that they're broken in, and tested them in some heavy snow and rain! Waterproof af.
3201419
I love these boots! I added cushion inserts to make the 9.5 fit more snug
3885227
Bought these boots on the advice of my son and glad I did. These look really nice with a pair of jeans and dress you up in just the right amount. Since my son told me they ran big I listened to him and bought a pair 1/2 size smaller and they fit perfectly. They do, however, take awhile to get comfortable. They are really tight at first, but after several hours they loosen up a bit. The leather at the top also rubs on your skin just above the ankle and that's pretty annoying, but loosens up after several hours of wearing. So, overall I would say these are not the most absolute comfortable shoes I've ever owned, but they look great and aren't bad after you break them in.
22190
This is the first pair of Ariat boots I have bought. These boots are sweet and they look great! I ordered the earth brown color size 15D. My other pair of boots are a size 16D and they fit a little large so I decided to go with a 15D because Ariat's have been known to run big and Amazon recommended I get a 15D. In running shoes, I wear a 16-17 depending on the brand and I'm 6'5 and my feet are not considered wide. When I put the boots on, it is really hard to put them on and to slide my foot in. I have to wiggle my foot and pull really hard on the pull straps to get them on. Once they are on, the instep is a bit tight, but the length and overall size is good and my foot feels secure and comfortable in my boots (besides the instep being kind of tight). I am hoping the more I wear them the looser they will become and the easier they will be to put on. Surprisingly, it is easy to take them off.

I like the feel of the shaft being all leather. I always wear ankle socks and so far I have not experienced and uncomfortable rubbing, scraping, or discomfort.

I am giving these boots 3 stars because they are hard to put on. Otherwise, they are great looking boots and the color is a little lighter than the picture in the ad. I will try to update this review as I "break in" these boots.

UPDATE 8/31/17

It took over a month but I can finally put these boots on without using a shoe horn. They are more broken in and they feel good. I changed this review to 4 stars from 3 because they fit better now but they are still tight on the top of my foot and still somewhat hard to put on. These boots are still badass and I get compliments on them all the time!
1397526
These boots took a little longer than expected to arrive but the seller was very communicative and even gave me a discount on part of the cost. I bought my normal street shoe size and they fit perfectly. Like any boots they take a few wearings to break in but now they are my most comfortable pair of shoes. I did buy some gel insoles for the heel and arch area,and they just make a great boot better. I like how the laces make it adjustable for bigger calves or if you're wearing the boots on the outside of jeans. The laces are very long, round laces that almost feel like they have a coating on them and they're a little awkward when I want to pull the jeans over on top of them. I have to double knot the laces for the length, and it sticks out. I may replace them with regular work boot laces. But I love these boots and wear them everywhere. I haven't had the chance to use the side pocket yet but it unzips just fine.
2105033
I've been eyeing these beautiful babies for six months.  I finally gave in.  I'm a 7.5 in boots, with usually a thin sock - or thick depending on the boot cut.  I have normal/wider feet, but based reviews (and a hopeful attitude) I took a chance and ordered a size 7, at least to rule it out.  Wow.  And Ouch.  They looked awesome - after it took about 30 seconds to get into them and then hobbled around the living room for a few minutes.  So I wound up ordering an 8.  I got into them nicely, much more room.  The toe box was roomy but not too roomy, but they are too long.  I'm only 5'4'', with a slender calf, so the boots look a bit big and clunky.  What a huge difference between 7 and 8.  But I love them too much to return them.  They're really GORGEOUS and I think they look pretty good, in leggings, jeans, tights, with a dress/skirt - lots of possibilities and there is room in the calf.  And, the price was about half of what Amazon was asking for them back in September.  (They were asking even less a few days ago - check in daily and you might get lucky.)  All in all, I have no regrets.  I can see these boots looking great on any woman.
873167
I love these boots.  There was about one week on the front end they needed to break in, but after that they were my go-to for everything.
That said I had to have the soles re-glued after three months.  It's worth paying for, but still.
4555180
I love Merrells but these have a somewhat more narrow shaft than others I've had. I have fairly slender calves so I was surprised that it took me several months of wearing them to get comfortable. The actually shoe part fits well and is comfortable; Merrells generally fit perfectly the minute I put them on, but these made my legs ache for several months. I get compliments every time I wear them, though, they are very stylish, warm, and have good traction.
173190
I've always loved this style boot, but never owned a pair until now when I received these as a gift.  They are an absolute chore to get on at first because the heel doesn't give at all, but once they are on, they are very, very comfortable (hence the many stars).  I am to the point now that I can wear socks with the left boot, but still haven't broken in the right enough to be able to wear socks with it yet.

I am hoping once they break in they will be easier to slip on because as it stands now, I break into a sweat trying to stuff my foot past the dreaded "zone."

Also, I toyed with the idea of putting in some cushioned soles since the soles have no padding (though surprisingly they aren't terribly uncomfortable), but with how hard they are to get on, I have a feeling the added soles would just squish up to the toe. In the end, they don't really need the added cushion, I don't think, but I thought it worth noting that the soles have no significant cushioning.
2900442
Updated Review:  These boots are great. I took the orthotics out of the defective pair and placed them in the new pair. Buttons and zippers seem to be working just fine. I'm really happy with these boots!!!

First Review:
I'm a true 7.5 and this boot I bought in a 7.5. These boots are almost all that I expected them to be except, when I opened the boot box the top button came off. I hadn't even touched it! Each of the gunmetal buttons attaches to a post by way of a screw. The tread on that screw is off so the button can only be tightened to shallow depth. I checked all other buttons to make sure they were tight and screwed down.

The second day, I put some orthotics in. The flexible, rubber sole is great for dancing, but not great for being on your feet all day or walking. I have skinny, bony feet with a lowish arch. The orthotic made the right boot (my right foot is a bit bigger) feel tighter and when I went to flex my foot, while completely zipped up, the zipper came undone on the bottom. I was able to zip it down and then back up with no problem.

Hmm...I may have to return these for another pair, but will the next pair have the same issues? Perhaps just a different button or the left zipper. Not sure!

Not impressed with the quality. LOVE the look and the leather. I also love that the edges of the boots (at the "tongue" and at the top rim, are constructed with wire which enables you to shape the boot for a really relaxed, broken-in look. Very cool!

The jury is still out on whether or not the zipper or that button are going to continue to be a problem and for $225, those two things should be SOLID.
987904
I really like these boots. They were a little snug to fit at first but seemed to fit better and better after each use (wearing them pretty much all day) I have worn them about 15 times and they are more comfortable and broken-in. The only part that I plan (when I take a moment to actually do it) to adjust is on the outsides of the ankles they seem to kinda poke into my bone a little - right where the 4 pieces of leather come together. If you look at the picture of the boot, you can see where it kinda bends inward right towards your ankle bone. But it just needs to be broken in with something besides my poor ankle bone preferably.
4141192
Beautiful color, beautiful leather. I'm really happy with this purchase. The only downside - these boots require a decent bit of breaking in.
89785
Take a little breaking in, but GREAT on the heel!
63450
Very very stylish, and sleek looking. These boots have to be broken in cause they are a bit small and tight and after a while they HURT, I'm going to see if I can get them stretched out just a bit. But they are hard not to wear cause they are too cute on
1774042
I bought this boot and got them about a week later in mid July. When it started cooling off I decided to try them out! On arrival I tried these on and was happy with the fit and look, they aren't cheap looking or feeling which is a plus, however, the first time I actually wore them out I had to take them off! The heel piece left blisters and open sores on my ankles, and I'd only wore them for a short trip to the market. By the time I got back out to my car, I just took them off. I'm hoping that fixing this issue with be just leaving them for a few days with big shampoo bottles in them to widen the ankle and heel (it feels like a plastic piece that gives the needed structure for those studs). The only other thing I wish was a bit softer is the tops, when I got these on for the first time I noticed that they are a bit on the stiff side at the top and sort of leave you with a weird range of motion but after loosening the ties on both to my preference that wasn't an issue. I do like my boots a little on the relaxed side, so that might really have been all me. Other than those two things, I LOVE these boots! I haven't worn them out all day yet but once the heel is widened a bit I will. For now, I am happy with this purchase, cute well made boots for a good price.
435282
I purchased my normal size 6 based on previous reviews, but I now realize I probably should have gotten a 6.5. They were a little snug when I first got them, but otherwise very comfortable and I figured they would stretch out. Unfortunately after wearing them a few times they haven't, and now I'll have to see if I can sell them elsewhere as gently used so I can get some of my money back to put towards a new pair. I really love the way they look and aside from running small and narrow (and I even measured my foot to confirm that I have average and NOT wide feet) I would definitely recommend these. I have narrow to average calves so I ordered the regular size and still was able to wear skinny jeans with them and easily fit a couple fingers in the boot. The cognac color is also closer to what Amazon features than what is on Frye's website.
2118132
It took me a while to settle into the right size in this boot but the effort was well worth it. I started a size large (11M) based on a review I had read and it was far too big. I went the half-size large (10.5M) and it felt better and with thicker socks would have worked but I wasn't convinced it was the proper boot so I tried the final size (10M) and it was perfect. I normally wear a 10M or 10.5M in most brands so I would say these fit true to advertised size - if you come across a review saying they run small I suggest not listening.

These are a classic boot - clean lines and sole with a no nonsense approach which is just what I was looking for.

I've worn these a handful of times and they continue to break in and become more comfortable.
If it matters to anyone the sole is made of the rubber that squeaks on hard flooring surfaces (when dry and wet) - I have not noticed any scuffing left on the floor from these boots.