I just received these boots today in the light taupe suede.  Everything about them is beautiful, and they were very comfortable when I tried them on, nicely cushioned in the sole.  The only problem is that the boots I got are obviously used and returned!!  There was some scuffing on each heel and toe of the otherwise beautiful suede.  Suede can never be fixed when damaged like that, it had been completely rubbed off.  What a shame!  And of course they immediately went out of stock (from Amazon.com retailer; exterior retailers still have 'em) so I can't even replace them!  I like these boots enough that I will live with them, but I will not be ordering any more shoes from Amazon.  Stick to Zappos; there's a reason there are so many bargains on shoes on Amazon, it seems.  LAME!