Buy Frye Men's Harness 8R Boot Gaucho 87400GAU9 8 UK DFrye Men's Harness 8R Boot Gaucho 87400GAU9 8 UK D Product Description:
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Our Shorter Harness Boot Sports That Same Great American Flair With Definitive O-Ring, Straps And Studs.
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The classic biker-style cowboy boot
By Paul
I love Frye boots. Well made, distinctive, comfortable, the quality of a British boot with the 60s/70s glamour of the US muscle car and bike scene amongst others, they have become my favourite since I've been able to afford them as an adult. Spending my teenage years in cheaper copies allowed me to appreciate the real thing even more. These Harness 8R's are my first pair which I bought when I was 21, and that seemed an extravagance, but that was in 2004 and I've still got them. They've seen plenty of use but are still immaculate, and after so long the leather is so moulded to my foot that they're more comfortable than trainers.Ah yes, trainers - I've probably had a dozen pairs of Reeboks and Nikes since 2004, all worn out. My Frye harnesses have seen 20 times more wear than any of those trainers - I'm a boots boy, have been since I was little - and yet they're still as new, bar some heel wear. That rather puts their purchase price into perspective, four times the price of trainers, 20 times the wear and counting. You get what you pay for. My Harness 8R's are Dark Brown, slightly lighter in colour than the Gaucho colour that seems more readily available now, but both colours are made to look great with jeans, whatever shade of blue.So these are the oldest of my 4 pairs of Fryes, the others being their (sadly discontinued) leather-soled black Harness 8Rs, their equally famous black Engineer 12Rs (currently a very cool biker boot style this year, copies found in all the usual high street shops but the Fryes are indestructible) and their modern influenced Billy cowboy boot in brown (I reviewed them earlier) for when I want something a bit more distinctive. All look brilliant under jeans and can make any jeans look good, but Fryes are made for Levi's and that's what I go for.Just a couple of points - Fryes run a little large in my experience, and the sizing is American unless otherwise stated. My feet are size ten UK, which would normally be size 11 US. My "Frye" size, though, is 10.5 US, and they all fit like a glove. Secondly, Fryes generally have a 2 inch heel - bear that in mind if you're tall (I'm 6ft so just about get away with it), and also bear that in mind if you're used to flat trainers as they feel rather different. I've worn boots with a proper heel since age ten so I'm used to it, but if you've always worn trainers you'll need to adjust. They certainly put a little swagger in your step :) Thirdly, the leather is thick enough to withstand anything below a nuclear attack - which is good - but it means a weekend breaking in a new pair round the house.Fryes are normally difficult to get in the UK, which is a pity given the prevalence of cheap versions from the fashion chains, but Amazon makes it easier. Fryes, Levi's, a black T-shirt and a leather biker jacket, long my favourite look...
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.excellent craftsmanship!!!!
By theoadoni
i am really glad i find out about these boots. after walking for a day was uncomfortable but then it was just perfect. i am really glad i didnt buy 1/2 size smaller. sizes are there for a reason. it does however run kinda narrow but leather soon fits your foot!
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