Let’s get down to basic origins with the Frye Dakota Wedge Lace Up Boot. Like those pioneers who tamed the plains long ago, you’ll be taming anything your environment throws at you. This 14.5 inch tall lace up has a side zip to make life easy and metal hex eyelets and speed hooks up the front to adjust the rawhide laces for a snug fit. Pick from Black Burnished Antique leather or Brown Waxed Suede with a stitched moc toe. The1 inch wedge heel is part or a durable rubber, roughly textured outsole that makes for sure footing. Around $328 retail.
Get back to basics with the Frye Dakota Wedge Lace Up Boot. There are lots more tall lace ups to compare, however. For example:
Frye Rogan Tall Lace Zip Boot:
A little bit of military inspiration was behind the Frye Rogan Tall Lace Zip Boot. This tall 14 inch leg hugger has a gorgeous finish of Vintage Leather in either Black or Dark Brown. Laced metal eyelets march up the entire front but you’ll only adjust them once because of the full side zip closure. There is some extra padding at the collar back for comfort plus full leather lining. The hefty rubber outsole and 1.5 inch chunk heel are textured with astars and bars lug pattern for amazing traction. Available for a retail price of roughly $400.
Ariat Iona Boot:
The Ariat Iona Boot has a rugged funky edge hinting at the Steam Punk look. It has a two tone appearance resulting from the blend of premium full-grain leather upper with sueded leather tongue and side panels up the 15 inch shaft. There are adjustable laces up the front plus a full side zip. A small adjustable buckle strap around the shaft collar covers a panel of elastic goring. Gel cushioned footbed will keep feet in all day comfort, while the lugged outsole and 1 inch heel will grip just about any walking surface. A beautifully chic boot for about $251 retail.
Frye Melissa Tall Lace Boot:
Just a whole lot of sleek, shiny, sumptuous leather stretching more than 15 inches up your leg. It’s the Frye Melissa Tall Lace Boot in colors of Black, Brown or Dark Brown with some burnishing for a bit of a lived in look. Dramatic full lacing up the front will allow you to adjust a snug fit, but only once, and then use the full side zip for easy on/off. There is outstanding comfort inside with footbed cushioning and a full lining of smooth leather. The durable rubber outsole and 1 inch heel are nicely textured for great traction. This hot look can be yours for a retail cost of around $400.
The Frye Dakota Wedge Lace Up Boot would be a smart addition to your boot closet this season as would any of these other styles. Remember that online purchases may save you from full retail pricing and in most cases, shipping to your door is free.
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