FRYE Women's Melissa Harness InSide-Zip Boot

3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 248 ratings
Price: $149.95 Free Returns on some sizes and colors

Redwood 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
Origin
Imported
Sole material
Leather
Shaft height
16 1/4 Inches

About this item

  • For over 155 years, Frye's iconic boots have defined eras, embodied social movements, outlasted trends and defied time. Frye captures the essence of timeless American style - the promise of a dream.
  • STYLE AND DESIGN: A Frye classic, the equestrian-inspired design is a staple in every woman's closet. Whether you desire a pull on, zip up, or bootie, there is a Melissa for you. Choose between a classic smooth or a western washed leather.
  • COMFORT: Leather lined for a luxurious feel, cushioned leather insole provides lasting comfort.
  • PERFECT FIT: Medium width and true to size
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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.8 x 16.2 x 5.1 inches; 1.2 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ Melissa harness zip
  • Department ‏ : ‎ womens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 31, 2013
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ FRYE
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ANLX25Q
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 248 ratings

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Product Description

Sleek, polished leather gets a rough and ready bonus with the inclusion of harness detail.

El cuero elegante y pulido obtiene un bono áspero y listo con la inclusión de detalles de arnés.

עור מלוטש מקבל בונוס מחוספס ומוכן עם הכללת פרטי הרתמה.

Glattes, poliertes Leder erhält einen rauen und bereit Bonus mit der Aufnahme von Geschirr-Detail.

O couro polido e elegante ganha um bônus áspero e pronto com a inclusão de detalhes de arnês.

光滑抛光皮革，包含了束带细节，成为一个粗糙和随时准备好的奖品。

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3.7 out of 5 stars
3.7 out of 5
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Customers say

Customers like the appearance, quality and value of the boot. They mention that it's great looking, dressy enough for a dress or sexy enough with a pair of leggings or jeans. They appreciate the soft, smooth and sleek leather. Some like the smell. Opinions are mixed on fit and slippery.

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125 customers mention118 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the boot. They mention that it's great looking, well fitting, and long-lasting. The leather color is gorgeous, rich, and dressy enough for a dress or sexy enough with a pair of leggings or jeans. The boots are a warm medium brown with a polished finish. They also say that the boots have a nice shaped toe and are able to keep the leather looking supple.

"...Dressy enough for a dress or sexy enough with a pair of leggings or jeans. And yes, jeans do fit inside the boot!" Read more

"...They're definitely the highest quality and nicest boots I've ever owned. I'm so glad Frye makes extended calf styles. I'm ready to buy more!" Read more

"...The color is a deep, rich chestnut and the style is rugged yet refined without a lot of extraneous detail, they can be dressed up or down...." Read more

"...of boots that I have been searching for. Plus they are so lovely that I don't think I can physically part with them...." Read more

75 customers mention68 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the boot. They mention that the leather is thick, has a very nice quality, and is easy to on and off. The style is rugged yet refined, and the boots are genuine and gorgeous. They also say that the boots should last wear for a decade and are comfortable with a short break-in period.

"...Despite other reviews these are comfortable boots and have a short break in period...." Read more

"...They're definitely the highest quality and nicest boots I've ever owned. I'm so glad Frye makes extended calf styles. I'm ready to buy more!" Read more

"...The color is a deep, rich chestnut and the style is rugged yet refined without a lot of extraneous detail, they can be dressed up or down...." Read more

"...They are clearly well made.I'm so so sad. I wanted these boots for so long. But at the end of the day I know they just look silly on me...." Read more

44 customers mention38 positive6 negative

Customers like the leather of the boot. They say it's amazing, supple, smooth, and sleek. Some mention that the leather is soft but sturdy. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and durability of the leather.

"...for a stylish boot that fit (without ankle droop) and has smooth 'new' leather (as opposed to antiqued beat up leather). This certainly fit the bill...." Read more

"...The leather is really nice quality, and the zipper is easy to pull up and down yet is sewn into place strongly...." Read more

"...The leather is very firm and smells like leather, nothing synthetic about this boot...." Read more

"...The tag is sewn into the leather, so even though there have been suggestions of some Amazon retailers sending out fake Fryes, I do not believe this..." Read more

23 customers mention19 positive4 negative

Customers like the value of the boot. They say it's worth the price, an investment piece, and a great buy.

"...Worth the price and I am even more happy with the purchase every day...." Read more

"...Totally worth the price tag if you can fit in them! You can tell these boots will last a lifetime if properly cared for...." Read more

"...Don't get me wrong, they were beautiful and the price was amazing especially for Frye boots, but they just weren't what I was looking for." Read more

"...I don't care; they are totally worth it and made with exceptional quality and style. Absolutely beautiful color...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers find the smell of the boot to be enticing.

"...The leather is very firm and smells like leather, nothing synthetic about this boot...." Read more

"...I opened them and was greeted by a delicious, genuine-leather aroma...." Read more

"...And oh! - they smell heavenly. Which only makes me more regretful I can't keep them...." Read more

"The smell of real leather was absolutely enticing when I opened the box...." Read more

143 customers mention81 positive62 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the boot. Some mention that the 8 is an awesome fit for them, with an extended calf that fits perfectly. The shaft of these boots fit perfectly, and the medium width is fine. However, others say that they were obviously too small, a bit narrow in width, and ran a little large in the foot.

"...I would not recommend sizing up or down as these are pretty true to size. Worth the price and I am even more happy with the purchase every day...." Read more

"...from the left in the calf zip up area, and the toe box area doesn't have much height on either side making it not only tight, but an odd fit...." Read more

"...It feels fine on me, it's not rubbing the back of my knee or anything like that, but petite ladies may want to avoid this style, at least in the..." Read more

"...The leather itself is stiff and not slouchy, but comfortable when you put your foot in it. In general, I think the styling is chic and classy...." Read more

15 customers mention5 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the slip-resistant of the boot. Some find them not slippery at all, with a smooth sole. They say the boots don't feel so slick under foot, and the tread is completely smooth. However, others say that the sole does not have any traction, and their foot slides around in the heel area.

"...I wish there was more contouring around the ankle. My heel slides up and down inside the boot and gets some nasty blisters on the inner side...." Read more

"...These boots have the smooth sole although a bit slick when you first wear them so it helps if you scuff the bottoms first...." Read more

"...My foot slides around in the heel area so feel like a bigger size won't help with this particular boot...." Read more

"...Be aware they're leather soled so a little slippery at first. Love, love, love these...." Read more

11 customers mention5 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the zipper. Some mention that the full inside zipper makes them easy to put on, and the zipper is easy to pull. However, others say that the zipper wouldn't go past about 2/3 up on their calf, and it looks weird.

"...The calf fits a normal calf without being too tight. The zipper is a bit stiff but certainly manageable...." Read more

"...The leather is really nice quality, and the zipper is easy to pull up and down yet is sewn into place strongly...." Read more

"...when I had to squeeze my foot into the boot, and the zipper wouldn't go past about 2/3 up on my calf...." Read more

"...The zipper does seem sturdy so far, though...." Read more

Best boots I've ever owned!
5 Stars
Best boots I've ever owned!
These are the boots that I've spent months looking for! The leather is high quality and soft, but still holds up for a tailored look without slouching. They are exactly what you should get for the money and what you'd expect from the Frye brand. I wear an 8 in Fryes and these are true to that sizing. The redwood color is a warm medium brown with a polished finish. I wanted cognac but couldn't find my size in the style I wanted but I'm so happy with this color that I'm glad it worked out this way. I am 5'4 and I have fairly slim calves - the shaft of these boots fit perfectly. They are very comfortable and "broke in" within two wears. Be aware they're leather soled so a little slippery at first. Love, love, love these. If you're looking for a quality pair of boots instead of a trendy knock off one-season pair, I encourage you to splurge on this.
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_ Mack
5.0 out of 5 stars Search no more! These are fabulous!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2014
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I researched these boots as well as most of the other Frye women's boots because I was looking for a stylish boot that fit (without ankle droop) and has smooth 'new' leather (as opposed to antiqued beat up leather). This certainly fit the bill. They fit exactly as expected in the foot as well as the calf. No buckling at ankle or rain boot look to these. The calf fits a normal calf without being too tight. The zipper is a bit stiff but certainly manageable. These were purchased at the same time as the Dorado Riding boot and there was no comparison. Both had quality leather however the Dorado was more of the rain boot look and did not have the same feel as the Melissa Harness. I really wanted a back zip boot like the Veronica but did not want the sole to have the look of a combat boot. These boots have the smooth sole although a bit slick when you first wear them so it helps if you scuff the bottoms first. Despite other reviews these are comfortable boots and have a short break in period. First time wearing them I walked for a few hours with no blisters. I would not recommend sizing up or down as these are pretty true to size. Worth the price and I am even more happy with the purchase every day. At some point these will probably end up looking like some of the others who had the 'antiqued' leather look. Dressy enough for a dress or sexy enough with a pair of leggings or jeans. And yes, jeans do fit inside the boot!
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Leah H
4.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous & great quality, but some fit issues
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2014
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These boots are so gorgeous in real life! The photo's color is fairly accurate, it's perhaps a touch less red in real life. But I like that, as it makes these just a little more versatile. The leather is really nice quality, and the zipper is easy to pull up and down yet is sewn into place strongly.

They look a little long in the foot. It's hard to tell since I can't press down on the toe to feel my foot since the leather is too stiff there, but I think 8.5 may have been slightly better than the 9 I chose. Still, better to have a little extra room than not enough. The foot is pretty narrow. I have normal width feet and I would not recommend these for ladies who need wide width.

The extended calf is perfect around my 15.25" inch calves. Totally comfortable and there's room for skinny jeans or thick tights. However, the ankle and heel seem to be extra wide even though the rest of the foot is not. I wish there was more contouring around the ankle. My heel slides up and down inside the boot and gets some nasty blisters on the inner side. I'm hoping this will stop as the leather softens up over time, but in the meantime I'll have to preemptively wear Band-Aids or athletic tape on that spot. Additionally, since the boot is more straight up-and-down at the ankle than my leg is, it scrunches up around the ankle instead of maintaining the stiff, professional look. I don't mind that myself, but it's something to keep in mind if you want boots that will keep their original shape.

The shaft comes up very high. I'm 5'6" with about a 28" inseam, and it reaches just a little past the base of my knee. It feels fine on me, it's not rubbing the back of my knee or anything like that, but petite ladies may want to avoid this style, at least in the extended calf.

It may sound like I have a lot of complaints, but I actually do love these boots. The blister-causing is the only "serious" issue, the rest is just nit-picking. These are my first pair of Fryes and I've been wearing them nonstop since they arrived. They're definitely the highest quality and nicest boots I've ever owned. I'm so glad Frye makes extended calf styles. I'm ready to buy more!
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David Tom
1.0 out of 5 stars Odd fit for my feet
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017
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Very dissatisfied. I should have started wearing these soon after I bought them, but didn't and it's well past the 30 days. The right boot seems different from the left in the calf zip up area, and the toe box area doesn't have much height on either side making it not only tight, but an odd fit. My foot slides around in the heel area so feel like a bigger size won't help with this particular boot. I have narrow feet and calves and it's no easy task getting these on. Just an oddly made boot. I am trying some stretching tasks now. Hopefully that will help. I tried wearing them around the house with thick and thin socks. My feet are too tender for that nonsense. Stretching is my only hope and I hope it works because these weren't cheap boots.
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Lillian Franks
5.0 out of 5 stars Love these boots!
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2013
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I have to admit that I have a bit of a boot fetish, I have purchased dozens of boots over the years with very mixed results as I have always looked for a good value. I finally bit the bullet and ordered a (relatively) expensive pair of leather boots and I couldn't be more thrilled with my purchase, it seems that you really do get what you pay for! I purchased a pair of Frye boots years ago when the styles were a bit clunky but still very well made, and it took years to wear them out. I haven't "paid up" for a sporty boot in years. These boots are everything I was looking for in a quality leather boot. The color is a deep, rich chestnut and the style is rugged yet refined without a lot of extraneous detail, they can be dressed up or down. The height is perfect at just below the knee with a slight dip on the inside calf for comfort. The leather is very firm and smells like leather, nothing synthetic about this boot. This is a beautiful, quality pair of boots that I am confident will improve with age and wear, I highly recommend them!
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Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2017
Size: 7Color: Redwood Smooth Vintage Leather Wide Calf-76927Verified Purchase
My wife loves the boot except she found the top part a bit too wide.
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Ysabelle
5.0 out of 5 stars Superbe qualité et finitions, des bottes bien coupées
Reviewed in France on February 10, 2016
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Très satisfaite de mon achat, de très belles bottes de qualité comme il est rare d'en trouver de nos jours.
Belle tige qui met bien en valeur la jambe.
Des finitions impeccable et une qualité de cuir très élevée.

Mon seul reproche : j'ai pris 1/2 pointure de plus que ma taille et elles me vont rien de trop donc pour moi elles tailles justes (avec collants et non grosses chaussettes).
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