Founded in 1863 by John A. Frye, The Frye Company is the oldest continuously operating shoe company in the United States. Throughout Frye's illustrious history, the shoes have been worn by such dignitaries as Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders, adventurous pioneers traveling West in the mid and late 1800's and even General Patton. Frye remains dedicated to the commitment of craftsmanship for which Frye has been known for more than 100 Years.