Women's US size 5 1/2 B width. Original Frye boot from 1975 and made in the USA! Today, they are made in China and not of the same quality leather. Heavy duty light brown leather with green stitching detailing in western style. These are heavy duty leather boots, lightly worn (by me), in good vintage condition. The patina of the leather is beautiful. Size Women's US 5.5, B width. Leather upper and leather sole. Nice thick soles that last a long time. Great vintage boots for your eclectic look from the 70's.
In 1863, John A. Frye opened the first Frye shop on Elm Street in Marlboro, Massachusetts. In the 1890s, Marlboro manufactured more shoes than any other city in the U.S. During that time, and Frye was one of the largest and most successful footwear companies in the entire country.
During the 1960s Frye made custom boots for Jackie Kennedy, Bing Crosby, Jerry Lewis, Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Ann-Margret, Walt Frazier, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, Candice Bergen, Liza Minnelli, Carole King, Gene Autry, and President Richard Nixon.
The company also introduced the Harness Boot in the 1960s, inspired by Union cavalry in the Civil War.
In 1998, Frye was acquired by Jimlar from the Kravetz Group, a footwear company that produced Coach shoes under license. In 2010, Jimlar was acquired hotsell by Li & Fung. Li & Fung spun off its brand management as Global Brands Group in 2014.
Vintage Disclaimer
All items at Hildy's Closet are sold in vintage condition - meaning they've been well loved and may show some signs of wear (which is part of the charm of buying vintage - every scratch tells a story.) Some items are vintage, but have not been used at all. Please see photos and description for details and as always feel free to contact me with any questions and I shall do my very best to answer them. Since I do not accept returned items, please be sure of your purchase.
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Product code: 1975 REAL FRYE Vintage Light hotsell Brown Leather tall boots US Size 5 1/2 B