I wear a size 11 1/2 so ordered a size 12 and these boots are great. The bottoms are black, I just wish they used a lighter color rubber because you will scuff these babies up immediately! I have found a magic eraser (wet) gets most of the marks off, although occasionally the rubber will actually cut into the boot and you need a needle to get it out. These come wrapped individually in a black bag which really helps keep them nice in between wearings. I always get compliments when I wear these! I often pair them with a white 6 panel newsboy hat and shorts in the summer.