Accompanying the excitement of entering fashion’s sumptuous Fall Season (booties, burgundy, blazers, oh my!!) is the reality of increased costs on just about everything. Raw materials like leather and cashmere are more expensive than their warm weather counterparts, and the silhouettes require more materials. Part of the reason boots are so expensive is the sheer amount of leather used (ditto anything with sleeves or a cowlneck). When you’re looking at upwards of $800 for a fabulous pair of high end boots (about $500 for booties), any chance to save on the bottom line, without skimping on quality or style, is a gift from the Fashion Gods.

Frye is just that thing. From a classic tall boot, to a cool ballet flat, booties for fashion forward women to the perfect pair for men, you’re saving without sacrificing, allowing some budgetary flexibility for the big pieces.