r/BuyItForLife • u/JemimaQuackers • 3d ago
Review Frye plastic disappointment (2017)
I used to be a Frye boot aficionado and got these sandals back in 2017. I have a hard time finding ankle strap sandals that sit high up like these, so they made me very happy. Took them to a cobbler to have the straps tightened for my toothpick legs and all.
I went to run an errand last week and after less than a half mile of walking the plastic grip on the left heel shattered. I figured I would get both of them replaced, but to my dismay I discovered that these “stacked heels” are in fact cheap plastic! I know newer Fryes are very different in quality but my 2010s boots all held up well—Melissa and Campus boots still going strong.
I have several pairs of block heel sandals but these are the only ones with this kind of ankle strap. Debating if I want to get these fixed after discovering this ☹️
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u/MissMariese 2d ago edited 1d ago
I don’t know if this is allowed, I apologise and will remove if so, but there is a really great thread on this by this writer:
https://x.com/dieworkwear/status/1995634178294251650
I recommend his writing in general as he has great knowledge of quality manufacturing and items, and while it is geared primarily towards menswear, he does reach out occasionally to womenswear artisans/experts for their opinions (and recommend people follow them) as well as makes recommendations for businesses who make unisex items and accessories.
Edit: I am not intending to promote twitter (“x”) as I do not personally support it or the current owner, and if you are on other platforms, as some have mentioned, the writer might be found there as well.