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Reddit mentions of FRYE Women's Martina Engineer Short Boot
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| Weight | 1.1875 Pounds |
My mom bought me my expensive prom dress, winter boots, and purse as presents, since once I stopped growing she thought it was worth spending more for things that will hold up and keep me warm (and for the prom dress, she wanted to spoil me for getting good grades in high school).
As for things I bought myself:
Why did I buy it? At my college almost everybody got the ring. It's very recognizable, there's a big to-do about choosing a student committee to design the unique features for that year's ring, they announce the design, there's a big event when the rings are delivered, and everyone flips their rings around together at commencement to signal that we've graduated. The gold one is for fancy events and interviews, and the steel one I wear every day since it can get banged around.
Was it worth it? Yes. I don't wear the gold one much, but I'm glad I have it and it makes me feel fancy when I do wear it. Other alumni have recognized me by my ring, so it kind of acts as a beacon for that. The company that sells the rings also lets students spread out the payments over 6 months with no interest, so it was less painful for college me and I was proud that I bought it for myself.
Why did I buy them? Part of it was for the name, and I wanted a pair of boots that wasn't knee-high. I liked the style of these well enough and they were much cheaper than some other Frye boots I was considering, so I pulled the trigger.
Was it worth it? Mostly. I do like how solid they feel and the leather is very soft and a pretty reddish brown color. They make me feel a little bit too cowgirl sometimes, though, and I can't walk in them all day and still be comfortable (I pretty much wear flat shoes otherwise). I got insoles for them and that helps somewhat, though I also had a misstep while navigating through some sidewalk construction and twisted my ankle. I probably wouldn't buy them again. That said, I am looking forward to wearing my boots again in fall, including these.
Why did I buy it? I wanted a grown-up leather bag that I could use for traveling--something that could fit a lot of stuff, protect my nice camera, and still look stylish.
Was it worth it? I haven't used it that much yet, but I will on my upcoming trip to Japan (real soon!). I carried it without the DSLR during Outsidelands, and it was pretty comfortable (other than biking there) and kept everything organized well. The strap is kind of long, so I have to choose between having the bag high enough on me or being able to use the shoulder pad, which doesn't fit over the buckle. But it's a lovely bag and I'm glad I got it.