FRYE Women's Melissa Button Back Zip Wide Calf

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,196 ratings
Price: $134.99 $261.99 Free Returns on some sizes and colors

Black Smooth Vintage Leather
Size Chart
US Shoe size
Brand SizeUSUKEurope
55335-36
5.55.53.536
66436-37
6.56.54.537
77537-38
7.57.55.538
88638-39
8.58.56.539
99739-40
9.59.57.540
1010840-41
10.510.58.541
1111941-42
11.511.59.542
12121042-43

Product details

Fabric type
100% Leather
Sole material
Leather
Shaft height
15.5 Inches
Shaft circumference
15 Inches

About this item

  • Pull-on equestrian boot featuring an asymmetric topline and back zip, contoured through the ankle for support.
  • Smooth leather lining for a comfortable next-to-skin feel.
  • Cushioned leather insole provides lasting comfort.
  • Durable leather outsole with rubber heel insert for added traction.
  • Product measurements were taken using size 7.5, width B - Medium. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20 x 15 x 5 inches; 1.56 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 3476431-BLK
  • Department ‏ : ‎ womens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 12, 2011
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Frye
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004RHB4QG
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,196 ratings

Product Description

Antiqued leather and a classic riding shape reference vintage sensibility.

Crafted from luxurious, rich leather, the Melissa Button boot features a rounded toe, a low stacked heel, and dual button-embellished pull-on straps for easy dressing. And with a leather lining and padded leather footbed, this boot feels as good as it looks. It's a perfect match for skinny jeans and leggings, or with dresses of any length.

Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
1,196 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the comfort, quality and durability of the boot. They mention that it feels comfortable, the leather is full wonderful and that their feet feel well supported on all sides. They appreciate the overall beauty, classiness and sophistication of the boots. They also appreciate the durability. However, some customers are mixed on value, zipper, ease of use and fit.

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338 customers mention335 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the boot. They mention that the leather is soft but sturdy, creating a smooth look. They also love the wine color and the button snaps on the back. Customers also say that the boots match well with anything and add flair.

"...Bonus!I'm very pleased with the appearance, feel, style, and even smell of the boots. They are made of soft, thick leather...." Read more

"...Perfect for dressing up or down. The zip at the back is great to accommodate those calves. Not that I have big calves or anything...." Read more

"...I have one in black and one in brown. They are fabulous, and worth every penny, if you can afford it. Gorgeous leather outside...." Read more

"...Overall they are very nice but due to the narrow toe box and quality issues, I'm not sure if I'd order another pair of Fryes at full price." Read more

158 customers mention133 positive25 negative

Customers like the durability of the boots. For example, they say they're well-made, the quality is great, and they'll last with proper care. Some mention that the boxes are not torn or beaten up and that the boots are immediately comfortable with no breaking in needed.

"...The stitches are straight, deep, and well done, the parts seem to be of high quality. The fit turned out to be excellent for me...." Read more

"...Boots arrived in good condition. Boxes not torn or beaten up.Boots fit perfectly. I usually wear 8.5, and I ordered 8.5...." Read more

"...These are excellent quality boots." Read more

"...All in all these are beautiful and well made boots and I think they will last me a long time." Read more

141 customers mention114 positive27 negative

Customers like the comfort of the boots. They mention that the boots are well-crafted, soft, and well-supported. The leather is super soft and smells delicious. However, some customers report that the soles are hard, so they can be a little slippery on carpet.

"...Bonus!I'm very pleased with the appearance, feel, style, and even smell of the boots. They are made of soft, thick leather...." Read more

"...during my work day (back and forth classrooms) and these boots were comfortable, even on the very first day I wore it...." Read more

"...Not a blister or sore spot. Great with skinny jeans or leggings, but equally great with boot cut jeans,or tights and a skirt...." Read more

"...They are also super comfortable.One (necessary) design flaw is that the zipper goes all the way to the bottom of shoe...." Read more

97 customers mention78 positive19 negative

Customers like the leather of the shoes. They say it's vintage, thick, and smooth. Some mention that the shoes are all leather with no lining.

"...They are made of soft, thick leather. The stitches are straight, deep, and well done, the parts seem to be of high quality...." Read more

"...Gorgeous leather outside. Wonderful leather lining. Leather soles. Great smell. Great feel. Comfortable from the moment you put your feet in them...." Read more

"...The leather is of amazing quality, and the design is simple with just a bit of detail to make it snowflake special...." Read more

"...Smaller grain leather. Great classic design. I was looking for a simple boot without too many metal features hanging off it and this is it...." Read more

417 customers mention219 positive198 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the boot. Some find the fit good and comfortable, while others say that the fit is too wide and snug at mid-calf.

"...The boots do NOT slouch around my ankles. They are not tight on my ankles, but they don't wrinkle or appear baggy. My ankles are 21 cm / 8.5 inches...." Read more

"...I thought these were a little snug at mid-calf, BUT if you have legs like mine, and want leather boots, you understand some stretching/weathering..." Read more

"...It fits like a glove, with some wiggle room in the toe box.Calves fit perfectly too. I measured my calves before I ordered it...." Read more

"...SIZING: As with all Frye boots they run a little small. I’m usually a 7.5 and ordered an 8...." Read more

106 customers mention40 positive66 negative

Customers are mixed about the zipper. Some mention that it's full zipper on the calf and works perfectly. However, others say that it can be tricky and not smooth pulling up.

"...The back zipper is not very well covered so I have not worn them with tights very often after the first time i did the boots snagged my tights and..." Read more

"...Zipper: The zipper was neither loose nor hard too pull...." Read more

"...The stitching with the zippers was pulled haphazardly before I had even put the second boot on, so it wasn't my "big calves" warping..." Read more

"...The zipper in the back is difficult to manage at the bottom near the ankle area, but firm yet steady, gentle pulling down works...." Read more

71 customers mention48 positive23 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the boots. Some find them beautiful and worth the price, while others say that they look inexpensive and the soles are cheap.

"...I have one in black and one in brown. They are fabulous, and worth every penny, if you can afford it. Gorgeous leather outside...." Read more

"...When I checked on amazon I was thrilled to see that the price was much more reasonably and there was also a coupon code for 20% off!..." Read more

"...I am looking forward to my next purchase next year. It is pricey. It is a treat for myself. But I am thinking it will last a while...." Read more

"...I bought these through warehouse deals, so they were a very good price and I'm willing to put up with slight flaws." Read more

41 customers mention16 positive25 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the boots. Some mention that the zipper makes it easy to put on and take off, while others say that it is a bit difficult to get their heel in.

"...This makes it tough to work it up around socks, even thin ones...." Read more

"...took more to pull than a zipper on a backpack, but it did not feel overly difficult to pull...." Read more

"...Shoeing horses isn't easy, you know. Men die doing this. I've seen it on Mad Men. Don Draper/Dick Whitman..." Read more

"...I love the zippered back - it makes putting them on so much easier. They look beautiful and can be dressy or casual...." Read more

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5 Stars
Now I'm Complete!!!
Just received these yesterday, and I am very happy. I bought the brown, antique soft full grain. I already had them in "Black antique soft full grain" in a 9.5 (I typically wear a 10), and I wear them all the time in the winter. So, I had to get them in brown. First, let me say, not all of us are blessed with nice full calf muscles. I am not. These boots are one of the few pairs I've ever been able to find that fit my calfs perfectly, and didn't have huge gaps that made my legs look silly. So, narrow calf girls, these are your boots.After reading the reviews, I was very concerned about the quality. However, they came in their original box with the Frye certification. As soon as I received them, I compared them to the black pair I already owned. The quality and workmanship is excellent, and on par with my first pair. The fit is also the same (although I wish I needed a half size up because that would save me an additional $50). The zippers and buttons work just fine.I do wish they were just a tad bit browner, since it's hard to tell what the actual color will be online. This brown has a bit of a "pink-ish" quality. However, I like the antique, since it's matte and has the leather quality I love. The vintage seems a bit too shiny for me.Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase. I will be sure to revise my review if something changes once I'm wearing them regularly.
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Lera
5.0 out of 5 stars Answers to worrisome questions brought up by some reviews
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2013
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I read a lot of reviews before I decided to invest in these boots. I saw lots of good stuff and some worrisome things. I'll address the points I remember.

Calf size: my calves fit in these boots *exactly* (I got lucky, I guess). There was no squeezing of my calves and also not a bit of extra room. My calves are 40 cm / 15.75 inches around.

Boot height: I'm 5'8" tall. The boots came up to 2.25 inches beneath the bottom of the patella of my knee (the floating roundish bone) when sitting down, The boots are about 12.5 to 13 inches tall from the top of the bend in the foot. It's hard to get an exact measurement there, since it's just a gentle curve.

Boot size: I wear a US women's size 9.5 (medium width) usually. I got these in 9.5 and they fit exactly, while wearing a regular-thickness sock. I define regular thickness as more than those skinny dress/trouser socks and less than an athletic crew sock. The boots seemed neither wide nor narrow to my foot.

Zipper: The zipper was neither loose nor hard too pull. It took more to pull than a zipper on a backpack, but it did not feel overly difficult to pull. This felt like a good amount, since I don't want the zipper to come undone with a day of walking around. Although I won't need it in this case, here's a hiker's zipper tip for others out there: rub a little chapstick on a stiff zipper to lubricate and ease the pull.

Ankles: Some reviews described the area around ankles as "baggy." This was my biggest worry since I have pretty skinny ankles. The boots do NOT slouch around my ankles. They are not tight on my ankles, but they don't wrinkle or appear baggy. My ankles are 21 cm / 8.5 inches. There is air in there around my ankles, but the boots aren't slouchy.

Provenance: These boots are stamped "Made In Mexico" on the inside of the leather shafts.

Extra: There is an obvious snap closure at the top of the zipper that I knew about. I didn't realize that the bottom of the zipper is also covered with a similar protective/decorative leather tab and snap. This allows the zipper to go down even further and looks very nice. I originally thought it was just a decoration. Bonus!

I'm very pleased with the appearance, feel, style, and even smell of the boots. They are made of soft, thick leather. The stitches are straight, deep, and well done, the parts seem to be of high quality. The fit turned out to be excellent for me. They are just what I was looking for and I'd recommend them to anyone.

Take care, the leather bottoms of the boots are VERY slippery when new. Scuff up the soles a little when you first go outside!

I hope this review helps clear up some questions for others considering this particular style.
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AmazonPrimeMom
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2014
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My Amazon Prime shipping was fast, but not Zappos fast. :)

Boots arrived in good condition. Boxes not torn or beaten up.

Boots fit perfectly. I usually wear 8.5, and I ordered 8.5. It fits like a glove, with some wiggle room in the toe box.
Calves fit perfectly too. I measured my calves before I ordered it. (One is 14.5 and another 15). Both calves went in the boots and you can easily put a finger between calves and boots. I did have to stand up or sit up to put the boots on vertically, instead of horizontally, if you get what I mean. Makes it easier to zip up the boots.

The style is simple and classic. No gaudy adornment. Just simple. I have worn it over skinnies and with a dress. I ordered the Vintage Black and it is smooth, not overly glossy. Perfect for dressing up or down. The zip at the back is great to accommodate those calves. Not that I have big calves or anything. I am a runner so I do have calves. But it seems like people are always wondering if their calves will fit.

Leather smells amazing!

It is comfortable. I didn't have to break it in. I just wore it and off I go. I stand and walk around quite a good bit during my work day (back and forth classrooms) and these boots were comfortable, even on the very first day I wore it.

I am looking forward to my next purchase next year. It is pricey. It is a treat for myself. But I am thinking it will last a while.
And I am already thinking about my next purchase :)
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RowininFL
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE, LOVE, LOVE
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2014
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This is my second pair of these boots. I have one in black and one in brown. They are fabulous, and worth every penny, if you can afford it. Gorgeous leather outside. Wonderful leather lining. Leather soles. Great smell. Great feel. Comfortable from the moment you put your feet in them. I wore them from 9 am to 10pm ten days straight, walking around Paris. Not a blister or sore spot. Great with skinny jeans or leggings, but equally great with boot cut jeans,or tights and a skirt.

As for reviews that say they are too snug, if you get your normal size, just force that sockless foot in, and walk around for a few hours. The supple leather will stretch and conform beautifully to your foot - - painlessly. That's how high-end boots work. They will be customized just for you within a few hours!

There is a known problem with these boots, and that's the snaps. Some don't stay closed. Some break off. Some are impossible to snap. My black pair has a snap issue. Honestly, it is not enough of a problem for me to take a star off. I had the snap repaired with a better style snap (with the Frye logo piece epoxied on top of the new snap). It does seem like the company should address this issue, though, as I've seen complaints about it on numerous websites. If you are someone who would not pay a bundle and then have to fix the boot, you may not want these. I like the boots so much, I don't care.
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Pam Trenholm
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome boots!
Reviewed in Canada on December 13, 2019
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Ordering from Amazon was super easy. Updates on ordering, shipping etc. where prompt and accurate. Boots arrived ahead of scheduled delivery. And the boots are amazing. They came in a Frye box, packaged nicely. They are a fantastic color. I ordered an 8M and they were easy to get on but do feel a big snug in the toe bed, I am confident they will stretch some and mold to my foot. The zipper is stiff but I had no problems getting it up and down. Calf width is true to size as per the measurements on the Frye site. I got these boots for half the price of regular retail so I am beyond excited.
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JvL
1.0 out of 5 stars Viel zu klein und glatt und rutschig
Reviewed in Germany on November 30, 2020
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Optisch sehr schön, aaaaaber viel zu klein!!! 36 fällt aus wie eine 34,5 bis 35.schade. Gleich 1 1/2 bis 2 Nrn. größer kaufen. Auch sind die Stiefel sehr glatt. Hatte sie zu Hause auf dem Teppich probiert und bin damit schon gerutscht. Gefährlich. Rücksendung sehr schwierig, da man mindestens 20 € zusetzt.
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Katie
3.0 out of 5 stars Runs small
Reviewed in Canada on March 25, 2019
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Beautiful boots - runs on the small size.
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TB
5.0 out of 5 stars So Beautiful
Reviewed in Canada on November 19, 2017
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Omg , these are so beautiful and comfortable I just bought these boot in cognac colour. I have a normal size calf and the wide calf fit perfect.
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Christine
5.0 out of 5 stars Love these boots, 100% recommend. Might suggest going up a half size
Reviewed in Canada on June 10, 2017
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These are beautiful boots! They smell amazing. I was worried that they might be knock off's but nothing has led me to believe that they are. They are as smooth as butter and they look awesome on. They are a bit snug in the calf (I am an average sized woman, 5'6 and a size 6 with [I think] normal sized calves), but as long as I sit down while I do them up it seems to be okay. I usually wear a size 7.5 and bought a size 8 thinking that I might be able to wear thick socks with them but they fit like a glove.

I bought a pair of boot tree's to keep them stretched a bit in the calf as well as to maintain their shape. I used "FRYE Leather Conditioning Cream" on them which seemed to darken them ever so slightly and give them a slightly waxy feel but now the water seems to bead off them a bit, however as they are 100% leather I wouldn't wear them in a downpour. The soles are leather as well, so it does make them a bit slippery to walk in on certain surfaces.
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