🛑 Buying Frye Vintage Boots? Read this! Cowboy Cowgirl Western Biker Moto Boots
US$3
Size
Like and save for later
Add To Bundle
EDUCATIONAL POSTING: Do NOT Purchase*
Navigating the Frye boot market has become increasingly challenging due to a surge in both uninformed & deceitful sellers seeking profits. This trend is not only perpetuated by the inexperienced, but distressingly also by experienced sellers. It not only impacts sales across the board—creating hesitancy in customers—but also challenges our values deeply as pioneers in this market where the Frye brand holds special meaning. While we openly encourage healthy competition, we vehemently oppose scammers & charlatans.
Authenticity remains a pressing issue, with Frye-like styles passed off as genuine—‘accidentally’ omitting labels; mislabeled genders/sizes, misrepresentation of “rare” Frye boots, concealing damage on boots, misrepresenting ‘Black Label’, falsely categorizing vintage Frye boots as ‘Boutique’, listing “rare Frye’s” in an array of sizes, inflating MSRP’s, stealing images—just to name a few! We’ve included examples that highlight just a small sampling of these issues. We have thousands!
While the pursuit of deals is universal, genuine bargains are rare. It’s critical to be vigilant. Ask questions. Get answers—Before hitting that ‘buy’ button. We believe dishonesty won’t prevail in the end, & these sellers will eventually do themselves in. In the meantime, we urge you to exercise due diligence: only purchase from reputable Frye sellers—so we can be here to serve you & most importantly, your hard earned money ain’t blowin in the wind.
Shipping/Discount
maryuriv
and
310 others
like this
54 Comments
jules1717
Thanks for the info on this!
jules1717
just saw a totally fake listing of Frye boots that look like they were literally painted white and they're listed for 499$!!! 😱 and sadly there is an active offer on them 🤦🏼♀️
botablu
@jules1717 You’re very welcome. Yes, there’s countless out there, unfortunately.
laurenmoussa
Thank you for your post! I recently purchased some misrepresented boots and was so disappointed. It was an expensive lesson.
botablu
@laurenmoussa You’re welcome. Sorry to hear it. Yes, an expensive and all too common problem that, on a positive note, can be avoided. Just know too, if something is grossly misrepresented, the marketplaces generally will support your return/refund request as long as the necessary supporting documentation is supplied within the timeframe they require.
ellenmullis
Are there certain sellers you can list to stay away from?
botablu
@ellenmullis Hi. For ethical reasons, we wouldn’t undertake that, and legally, we’re unable to do so. Moreover, creating an exhaustive list isn’t feasible due to the extensive number of sellers — ranging from one-off sellers to ‘professional’ vendors, with more entering the market daily — the list would be endless.
ellenmullis
@botablu understood. Thank you.
dancewithgrace
Thanks for this post. Very helpful 🙂
botablu
@dancewithgrace You’re very welcome.
nanguerraz
Thank you for the very excellent information. It is terrible that people would misrepresent Frye boots this way. You are the real desk and I have followed you for years.
botablu
@nanguerraz Thank you, my friend! Yes, the ongoing situation isn’t good—with Frye's and other brands and sectors affected. Positive change will rely on education and, ultimately, on consumers' choices regarding where and with whom they invest their money.
astropico
hello! i was wondering if these looked correct?, im new to buying frye boots at all so i dont know what to look for, thanks! https://poshmark.com/listing/Frye-Veronica-Slouch-Brown-Leather-Tall-Boots-11-63ece50e56b2f87d3e3da23f
botablu
@astropico Hi. We're unable to access links shared here, and we can't comment on specific listings or sellers. As a general rule, purchasing from a reputable boot seller is advisable to minimize risks.
thedealmama
@botablu fabulous write up! thanks for helping educate the community. I’m looking to buy a pair and appreciate the info!
botablu
@thedealmama Thank you! Glad it was helpful.
farmgirlfoundit
Thank you for shining light on this. I’ve been suspicious of some listings out there but I’m shocked that some steal your photos and descriptions. I hope you were able to report them.
botablu
@farmgirlfoundit You’re so welcome. Yes, still shocking to us too, even though it’s been happening for the entire time we’ve been in business. And yes, we typically ask them to take it down and those who won’t cooperate or we believe will be problematic, we report. Some platforms are fairly good at taking it as the serious copyright infringement it is; others, you minus well hire an attorney. 😅
uneedthistoo
This is wonderful! I just ran into this situation with microexpression who lists multiple sizes of “rare vintage” boots but how is this possible? And items are listed as boutique which is for wholesale purchased items only. When I asked questions I was instantly blocked after receiving a response that didn’t answer my questions. If truly vintage each item would be listed individually. Not even sure they actually even have any boots at all at this point. Back to the hunt!
botablu
@uneedthistoo 🫢. Thank you! And thanks for sharing your experience.
jean_therapy
Thank you. Excellent write-up. I have a great shoe repair shop nearby who has been fixing my boots for years, so I look for designer shoes that are worn out but worth fixing. I highly recommend anyone buy "rescue" boots and support your local shoe repair guy. I am now buying my first Fryes because I've lost enough weight to finally fit standard calf widths 😁😁
botablu
@jeancarmona Thanks, & congrats! While fully supporting the dying art and profession of Cobblers, caution is advised against purchasing damaged boots for just anyone. Education in "boot rescue" requires vast knowledge of repair possibilities, costs, and limitations—especially with Vintage Frye boots. Many cannot be fully restored today due to obsolete machinery, even by the best Cobblers.
botablu
@jeancarmona If there are experienced local Cobblers, and one can identify minor repairs, that may be fine. However, lacking that knowledge or for more extensive restoration, it's best left to professional expert curators like us and our team.
mandy_luke
Thank you for this !!!!
botablu
@mandy_luke You’re welcome. 🙂
hcr1977
I bought a pair that I can’t even begin to get on ;( is there anything I can do?
botablu
@hcr1977 If it’s simply a sizing issue, i.e., they don’t fit well, then no - Posh does not allow returns for fit issues. If the boots were misrepresented, such as they’re labeled a size 8 and were mislabeled in the listing as a size 9, then yes. Otherwise, best to relist/reposh.
hedgehogcutie
Thank you, thank you for posting this. I hope people read through all of it! If it’s “too good to be true...” then it IS too good to be true and DO NOT BUY IT. I was totally scammed and I see all the ways here.😩🤦🏻♀️ Thank goodness for the option to cancel! Bought two pairs (🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️) and both said, “Shipped,” but nary a tracking number.🤨 Grateful that we have the option of canceling after a certain time!!! I watched those days count down.😅😬 Live and learn.😬😓
hedgehogcutie
@uneedthistoo yes! Exactly! That’s who scammed me!!!!!
hedgehogcutie
@uneedthistoo to be clear, microexpre***** was who scammed me! Just like you described, but I actually made a purchase (well, two 🤦🏻♀️) and thankfully was able to cancel after they never shipped.
botablu
@hedgehogcutie You’re very welcome. I’m so sorry that happened to you. Yes, thankfully you were able to cancel.
uneedthistoo
@hedgehogcutie yes, thankfully you were able to cancel. I’m really not sure why this seller is able to continue selling here. They obviously don’t have the items they say they do and since drop shipping is against Poshmark regulations they should have been shut down long ago. They really have some bad karma coming their way.
rita_yang
Do you have any recommended sellers? This is great info!!
botablu
@rita_yang Yes Ma’am, Us! 😂 Glad it was helpful.
tx_m8m
I always look online e but am always skeptical and never purchase. I struck gold at a thrift store and found my dream pair of vintage Frye boots in mint condition, in my size rare 5.5, for $14!!! I almost ran to the counter to pay! It was my unicorn find ❤️
karlynoelle96
How do you tell if they are mens boots or womens boots?
pookid3
Good to know… I been trying to find them boot for a while now thank you for sharing…
botablu
@karlynoelle96 Various factors, including width, can play a role in this determination but even exceptions to these width standards exist. For example, we currently have in stock a "B" width that are men’s (not women’s), which, while not too unusual for a men’s narrow boot, these are actually best suited for a wide width. Established Frye boot vendors provide accurate insights into such determinations & nuances, unlike laypersons or many emerging sellers who may lack the comprehensive knowledge.
botablu
@pookid3 🙏🏻
cyncini
Thank you for the honest information.
botablu
@cyncini You’re very welcome.
juliusgirljr
Thank you for this. Sincerely. It sucks what is happening now that vintage is in high demand. I have the most problems - idk about this platform, I don’t sell here - competing with “vintage” listings for brand new rock tees that are $20-$75 with my actual vintage items.
botablu
@juliusgirljr Yes, many Americans complain about China, & while their counterfeit items are of concern, the worst copycats are right here at home—on our own soil. Although it's said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, we strongly disagree.
botablu
@juliusgirljr Many sellers on these marketplaces steal everything, even entire business models. They couldn’t come up with their own ideas if it hit ‘em upside the head. So whether it’s copying ‘vintage’ or copying business models—it’s all the same: unethical thievery.
mamaandmels
Can you tell me how to look up vintage styles and label information? I’m selling a pair and I’m confident they’re real I just don’t know much about them and want to give an accurate description and a reasonable price, I don’t want to sell them for too little or have them priced so high they don’t sell.
botablu
@mamaandmels Hi. Please message us in a bundle message to discuss your particular situation further. Thanks.
curatedbyk_
Love that you’re sharing all of this! I almost @ my username in all my photos for some I sold but didn’t and the scammers are already lifting them & my description on other sites 😫
botablu
@curatedbyk_ Yes. We’ve been seeing a lot scammers posting fake, replica listings out there. Buyer beware. 😏
mdklein24
@botablu meeting a Frye boot expert is luck! I purchased Frye boots on this site, now reposted on Poshmark, they don’t fit me. I called their corporate office, to understand sizing, they don’t even know how to explain it. I wear 10 ladies, regular width, am I going to be buying an 11 boot? I know you’re not soliciting for questions, but I appreciate your knowledge immensely. Thanks.
botablu
@mdklein24 Hi. It’s common for corporate offices not to be able to provide specific product details like fit. We often see misinformation about Frye boots, with broad statements like “they run small” or “they run large.” The truth is, it depends. The fit depends on many factors—style, when and where they were produced, toe shape, and even the individual boot—to name a few.
botablu
@mdklein24 Working with a Frye expert who understands these variables is key to finding the right fit, so you can avoid ending up with boots that don’t work for you.
charcervantes
@jules1717 you can warn that person I’ve done it before
charcervantes
I just wanted to thank you for posting this. As I do have vintage Frye boots in good condition and I know their vintage because I’m the original owner brand new and I know how old I am. I see this a lot with jewelry pathetic. I learned a lot from your post. Thank you so much.
botablu
@charcervantes You’re welcome. Glad it was helpful.
Trending Now
Find Similar Listings