$495 boots for an 18 year old?

[Anonymous]

OP here! I bought the boots--although I bought the $300, factory seconds pair from the Frye website (thank you DCUM poster who pointed this out yesterday!) If they come with some gross imperfection I'll sell them. I have since talked to a friend who did this and the imperfection was indiscernible. The best part of buying this option is that they were in stock vs. the regular pairs (@ $500) which are currently out of stock.

I think she'll have them for a long time. They're the chestnut color (not banana which is more trendy and that she likes but recognizes will likely go out of style).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 18 year old wants a pair of $495 Frye Boots for Christmas.

She wants for very little (and asks for even less).
She had her 18th birthday over a month ago and we got her a sweater and a pair of boots ($150). The boots went back because they looked terrible (I completely agreed--they were bad). We haven't replaced them-she's been busy with school and hasn't asked for a replacement to this birthday gift that didn't work out.

We usually spend about $300 for Christmas and my parents give us $200 or so to buy a gift from them. She doesn't get gifts from other family members.
She also has her own money from working a full time summer job at a restaurant (she probably has 3.5K).


My first response is "uh, no!" (mostly on principle) But I don't know. I could buy them and have her chip in or just buy them as her one Christmas gift from parents and grandparents. They're the kind of boots that a few Influencers have found in thrift stores because Frye has been making the exact same style for 20 years (so they're classic and have staying power----and yes, it would be great to find them at a thrift store but she doesn't have the time for this and the stores with a random pair in them are generally in the midwest).

If you can afford it yes!
I have Frye boots from 1994 they are fantastic and I have some newer versions as well can not kill them.

Just make sure the ones she wants are not too trendy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here! I bought the boots--although I bought the $300, factory seconds pair from the Frye website (thank you DCUM poster who pointed this out yesterday!) If they come with some gross imperfection I'll sell them. I have since talked to a friend who did this and the imperfection was indiscernible. The best part of buying this option is that they were in stock vs. the regular pairs (@ $500) which are currently out of stock.

I think she'll have them for a long time. They're the chestnut color (not banana which is more trendy and that she likes but recognizes will likely go out of style).

That's great, OP! She's going to be so happy, I hope she enjoys them for a long time.

[Anonymous]

Try 6pm.com, I always found Frye boots at least 30-40% off

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:These threads make me realize I spend a lot without thinking about it. I can easily afford it.

That's okay for adults. Not great for kids. Parents have to put some thought into it unless you're one of those whose wealth is enough to take care of them for their lifetime

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here! I bought the boots--although I bought the $300, factory seconds pair from the Frye website (thank you DCUM poster who pointed this out yesterday!) If they come with some gross imperfection I'll sell them. I have since talked to a friend who did this and the imperfection was indiscernible. The best part of buying this option is that they were in stock vs. the regular pairs (@ $500) which are currently out of stock.

I think she'll have them for a long time. They're the chestnut color (not banana which is more trendy and that she likes but recognizes will likely go out of style).

Is that what the difference means the 14L v 14 L LTP? Is LTP mean factory second?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here! I bought the boots--although I bought the $300, factory seconds pair from the Frye website (thank you DCUM poster who pointed this out yesterday!) If they come with some gross imperfection I'll sell them. I have since talked to a friend who did this and the imperfection was indiscernible. The best part of buying this option is that they were in stock vs. the regular pairs (@ $500) which are currently out of stock.

I think she'll have them for a long time. They're the chestnut color (not banana which is more trendy and that she likes but recognizes will likely go out of style).

Is that what the difference means the 14L v 14 L LTP? Is LTP mean factory second?

yes!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here! I bought the boots--although I bought the $300, factory seconds pair from the Frye website (thank you DCUM poster who pointed this out yesterday!) If they come with some gross imperfection I'll sell them. I have since talked to a friend who did this and the imperfection was indiscernible. The best part of buying this option is that they were in stock vs. the regular pairs (@ $500) which are currently out of stock.

I think she'll have them for a long time. They're the chestnut color (not banana which is more trendy and that she likes but recognizes will likely go out of style).

For all the posters saying need to teach about money, teach her how to take care of nice boots and if keep in good shape she can sell them for several $100 if/when she wants to stop wearing them at Frye exchange: https://www.thefryecompany.com/pages/the-frye-exchange?srsltid=AfmBOoqZ9TjOU1joQl-kLU8T08hZ6yCoT_g8SVMx7NK2xtWQ2hFCc9kB

But as a Frye lover, she will probably be like most of us and keep forever!

[Anonymous]

Do you and DD wear the same size shoe?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you and DD wear the same size shoe?

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yes. As does my other daughter (15). We all wear the same size so we can share shoes (although we generally don't share everyday shoes). My girls will borrow heels or boots, etc (from me and from each other).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here.

I've been stalking Poshmark but they're actually marked UP on there because they're hard to find new online.

The only two pairs in her size right now on Poshmark are $750 and $699.

She must be picking the most expensive pair she can find.

Frye has lots of classic riding and other boots for $200-300.

Agree that ones 10+ older are made of better cuts and quality.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve never even heard of Frye boots until this board and I’m 45. It must be wonderful to be rich!

Me neither and I own some cowboy boots. But I like them to have some padding in the sole otherwise leather or wood soles have zero shock absorption.

[Anonymous]

I got married in a blue heather tweed suit and Frye boots.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve never even heard of Frye boots until this board and I’m 45. It must be wonderful to be rich!

Me neither and I own some cowboy boots. But I like them to have some padding in the sole otherwise leather or wood soles have zero shock absorption.

I think they’ve been discontinued, but I have a pair of Veronica Tall Back Zip that have rubber soles. They’re amazingly comfortable as long as I keep the leather well-conditioned, and they have a great grip in winter slush, too. I think Frye still makes a short version of the Veronica, though.

I loved my leather-soled 12r harness when I was younger, but the Veronica were so much more comfortable as my feet spread and lost padding with pregnancy and age.

[Anonymous]

I would buy them no question. Footwear is a necessity. Quality shoes and boots last forever. I bought my 8th grader some Marc Jacobs boots in 8th grade. She still has them in college. I bought my 12 year old Chloe boots last year and if her feet grow more then I’ll take them, they fit me. Quality boots are not a waste of money.