"I have a few pairs of Fryes and these are great, as I'd expect from Frye. Unlike some of my other pairs these are made of stiff leather and a took a little while to break in. Also, you really have to wear them with a skirt or over skinny jeans to show off the boots. You just don't get the full effect when they're hidden under jeans.
They don't look as broken in and weathered as they do in the picture at first. Wear them enough (or run them over with a car) and they'll get that look."