I adore these and was so happy when I got them in the mail. I get tons of compliments. Like another review said, they are not exactly "Taupe", which I think of as a lighter brown. They are a dark brown and can almost look gray. They are also not knee high. They are are more of a mid calve length. I am still giving this product 5 stars because the boots are cute, comfortable, and very stylish. Just be aware that if you order these, they will come to about your mid calve and will be a darker brown.