Best Frye women's boots

Start with the Campus 14L — Frye's classic tall riding boot, and the one most people picture when they think Frye: full leather, a 14-inch shaft that sits just under the knee, a low stacked heel and a round toe that works with jeans, tights or a midi skirt. It's the most versatile of the bunch and the safest first Frye.

Who the others suit:

• Campus 14L Wide Calf — same boot, roomier shaft, if standard calf widths pinch.
• Veronica / Veronica Combat — a chunkier, more casual everyday boot; good if you want Frye's look without a tall shaft.
• Harness 8R — the short harness boot; the most "Frye" of the ankle styles, best with cropped jeans.
• Carson Piping Bootie — dressier, cleaner lines for work or evenings.
• Kate Pull-On — a simple pull-on tall boot, easy everyday wear.
• Melissa Belted Tall / Shirley Riding — the most polished, equestrian-leaning tall boots.

Sizing runs true to Frye's usual; leather softens and gives a little with wear.