are frye boots supposed to be tight?
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Frye boots tend to fit narrow but will stretch with wear. ... Our resident boot model says, “If I could own every pair of Fryes we carried, I would. As much as I love them, they can be a little tricky. For the most part, they are true to size.
490059
Fryes are okay, but not a good value for the money. I have a pair (and many, many other pairs of boots) and I can't recommend Frye very strongly. The ones made in the states are better than the imported ones, but the leather isn't a very high quality on almost any pair Frye produces.
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When you walk: Your heel should not come up out of the boot or rub against the back. Your toes should have about an inch of room in front of them at all times. The sides of your feet should not feel painful pressure. Your toes should not slide forward or hit the end of the boot.
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A cowboy boots should feel comfortable right from the start. If you cannot wiggle your toes and those piggies feel crushed, the boot is too small. And, no, it will not stretch over time in the toe area.
215555
Frye boots are worth every penny, especially if you get them on sale. You'll have them forever. They're only worth it if you wear them!
865379
How Should Snowboard Boots Fit? Snowboard boots should fit snugly, but not to the point where they cause pain. Most boots need several days of riding for them to pack out and form to their true size, and as a result should be fairly tight when brand new.
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When buying new tall boots, it is important that they fit properly. ... The boots should feel snug around your calf without cutting off your circulation. A good fit will be firm while still being able to fit an index finger into the boot. Your tall boots should fit right up into the bend behind your knee.
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Snug and Tight is Right Your heel should sit well with your foot with no lift. There should not be more than an eighth of space between the end of the shoe and your longest toe. The shoe has to be big enough to properly accommodate your foot without being too tight.
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Wear your boots on top of the socks. You may need to force your feet to fit into the boots, and this won't be the most comfortable experience. Without a tight fit, however, the leather won't have any reason to stretch or expand. If the boots still feel loose, try putting on two or three pairs of socks at once.
307473
Knee-high boots must fit correctly at the calf. The top circumference of your sleek, knee-high boots should be snug around your calves. There shouldn't be more than a quarter of an inch of space at the top of the boot and that's pushing it.
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Proper Cowboy Boot Fit. New boots should feel comfortably snug. The ball of the foot should be right in the widest part of the boot, indicating proper arch length and adequate toe room (toes should sit flat and free). The boot should be snug over the instep (top of the foot) since there are no laces, buckles, etc.
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Those of us with greater OR less-than-average thigh widths do not fear shopping for the ankle boot. There is none of the potential too tight or loose around the calves/saggy around the ankle scenario going on. They are ankle boots. They (generally) fit and they complete just about any winter outfit.
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In a new pair of western boots you should have a slight slip in the heel- anywhere from ¼ to ½ an inch. I know it sounds strange, but because the boot is new and the sole is stiff there is nothing preventing your heel from rising up and down. But once the sole begins to loosen up, most of the slippage will disappear.
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New boots should feel comfortably snug. The ball of the foot should be right in the widest part of the boot, indicating proper arch length and adequate toe room (toes should sit flat and free). ... If a boot is too tight there will be little or no lift and if a boot is too big, the heel will slip dramatically.
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Your entire foot should feel snug EXCEPT for your heel. Your heel will always slip a little in a properly fitted new boot. The slippage will disappear when you've broken in the boot.
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Boots should slip slightly in the heel. ... As you wear the boot, the sole will become more flexible and most of the slippage will disappear with time. If the instep is too loose, the boot will slip too much, which means that you need a narrower or smaller size boot.
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The shoes should feel comfortable without feeling tight. If they feel tight, loosen the laces and try again. If the laces are as loose as they can be, and the shoes are still too tight, try a wide width.