Look gorgeous, runs narrow
"The leather is buttery soft, easy to put on and take off. I got them in forest and they look great! The toe box runs narrow though, which is a little disappointing. I sized up 0. 5 - usually wear 8, but 8. 5 fit perfect!"
Women
Harness 12R Womens
Regular price
$397.98
Sale price
$397.98
Regular price
$498.00 USD
Unit price
per
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Timeless Details, Quality Materials
Inspired by the Civil War cavalry, nothing says Frye craftsmanship like the Harness 12R. This iconic boot is unlined with rugged, rubber bottoms and features Goodyear welt construction and vintage, smooth premium materials that get even better with age. Dress them up with a feminine skirt silhouette or pair with distressed jeans for an edgy touch.
- Smooth pull up leather
- Square toe
- 12" shaft height
- 14" calf circumference
- 1.8" heel height
- Unlined
- Rubber outsole
Overall rating: 4.2406416 / 5 from 187 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Harness 12R Womens Frye boots are praised for their iconic style, high-quality craftsmanship, and the softness of the leather. However, customers have mixed opinions on the fit and sizing, with some recommending going half a size down.
Summary topics
- Color (15%): Many customers loved the color of the product, describing it as beautiful, gorgeous, and perfect.
- Style (7%): It was noted by customers that they love the style of these Harness 12R boots.
- Quality (9%): Customers loved the high quality of the product, with multiple reviews praising its craftsmanship.
- Sizing (8%): In general, customers found the sizing to be off and recommended going a 1/2 size down.
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Review highlights
- "Absolutely love the look, style and feel of these Harness 12R boots." —
- "Put them on and danced… love the fit, style and color." —
- "Nice quality, color and fit." —
Reviews
Have owned Frye boots for
"Have owned Frye boots for over 25 years and I Absolutely Love them! I thought these looked cool so I ordered a pair. Unfortunately, the taoe are looked like someone took sandpaper to them, in stead of a modest scuffed and. That sadly made it a deal breaker for me. This Absolutely Will NOT deter me from continuing to by Frye. Im a Frye girl for Life ❤️"
Disappointing quality for an iconic style
"I have owned Frye boots for years, starting with a pair years ago that fully justified its price tag. However, the quality has steadily declined. My second pair had quality control issues, and this third purchase—the iconic Harness 12R—is by far the worst. The initial pair was defective, and the replacement feels equally cheap, with paper-thin leather and a poor-quality outsole. To make matters worse, my original review detailing these issues was removed rather than addressed. On top of the quality issues, shortly after buying at 35% off, the price dropped further to 40% off. Receiving subpar quality on a signature boot—only to watch the price immediately fall again—leaves a lot to be desired from a brand of this reputation."
"I love these boots. They fit like a glove."
"Love the new additions to my Frye collection"
Extremely Disappointed – Massive Drop in Quality
"As a long-time customer who owns older Frye boots from over 10 years ago, I am extremely disappointed with this purchase. Unfortunately, this iconic brand has experienced a severe decline in craftsmanship and quality control. Quality Control Issues: The first pair arrived with a visible defect that never should have passed inspection. While customer service handled the exchange, the replacement pair proved that the overall quality has plummeted. Inferior Materials: For a $500 boot, the materials are unacceptable. The leather is paper-thin, and the outsole is made of cheap plastic/rubber reminiscent of discount footwear. A leather outsole should be standard at this price point. Worse Timing & Value: I regret this purchase even more because the discount dropped to 40% immediately after I bought mine at 35%. Even at 40% off, the boots are vastly overpriced. Lack of Consumer Confidence: The heavy discounting and excess inventory clearly reflect that customers are refusing to buy Frye due to inflated prices, inferior quality, and poor customer service. I gave Frye another chance because of their legacy, but I deeply regret it and will not be buying from them again."
"I can’t do a return on this app"
Not my favorite Frye boots.
"Not my favorite Frye boots."
"Not my favorite Frye boots"
Dissolving Quality, and Silenced Customer Feedback
"This is my third pair of Frye boots, and unfortunately, it will be my last. My journey with Frye started over a decade ago with a wonderful $300+ pair that lasted beautifully. However, my second purchase (Campus boots) suffered from poor quality control and terrible customer service. Against my better judgment, I decided to give Frye one last chance because the Harness 12R is such an iconic silhouette, and I loved the Woodrose color. My experience with this third purchase has been a massive disappointment from start to finish: Defective First Pair: The first pair arrived with defects that never should have passed basic quality control. While the exchange process went smoothly, the replacement boots revealed a deeper issue. Subpar Materials: For a boot retailing at $500, the quality is completely unjustifiable. The leather feels paper-thin, and the outsole is made of cheap materials reminiscent of a budget, bankrupt shoe chain Payless rather than a heritage brand. Even with a 35% discount, these are not worth the price. Frustrating Pricing Practices: To add to the poor experience, immediately after I purchased these, the discount dropped even further to 40%, making the initial transaction feel like a poor value. Review Censorship: Most alarmingly, this is my third attempt at posting this review. Frye has repeatedly deleted my previous two honest, fact-based reviews. If Frye cannot maintain the quality of its two most iconic styles—the Campus and the Harness—and chooses to delete genuine, negative feedback from loyal customers instead of fixing the issues, the brand has lost its way. Buyer beware."