Frye Melissa Belted Leather Boot, 8.5, Black

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are adequate, which is why I'd recommend them because of their price point considering the designer brands aren't doing much better with some of their products. The craftsmanship is not what it used to be. I have Sabrina style boots, heeled oxfords, and booties from about 15-25 years ago, and they are far superior to these boots and the other shoes I recently ordered. The leather is not as good as my old Fryes, and the way they're assembled now looks cheaper and with cheaper materials. The smell from the boxes was an overwhelming chemically smell, like a strong sharpie, that stunk up my house. I used to be a true 9 in Frye. These boots and the other four pairs of shoes I ordered were all much bigger in comparison, some feeling at least half a size bigger.