The Cherry Red color is gorgeous! I'd describe it more as a black cherry, but either way it's very pretty. The color works with jeans and black pants since they aren't completely black. Adding some color without over doing it. With any Docs, you have to break them in, the leather is stiff. Suck it up and break the boots in before you complain. Docs aren't made for whiners! Lace them up tight to prevent movement, and wear good tall socks. It's worth it. I also see a few reviewers bring up that they are made in China and are fake. Nope. They are made in Thailand, the same place another pair of docs I purchased a few years back (in person, at Journey's). The labels all match. My one 'eh' about these boots is that they are slightly longer than my other pairs, about an inch in the front. So being a petite female 5'3 in size 7(us), I'm not a fan of the long foot look, but when in Rome, ya know. That doesn't seem to have any affect on the fit, and they don't feel oversized or clunkier than usual. So if you're looking for a great boot, that will last forever, DOCS ARE FOR YOU.