I LOVE them in Cigar. The Black looks cute, a bit ordinary, with a hint of a rain boot look, but still cute, esp if you're looking for a minimalist, simple design. But the Cigar, oh the Cigar is to die for. It's a gorgeous warm brown that hints of horseback rides and cabins in the Hamptons. Somehow it looks fancier, more luxurious than its black counterpart. I wear size 8.5 or 9, tried both and the 8.5 fits great so they run slightly large. I have slightly wide toes, skinny ankles, and thin calves and these fit like a glove leaving room for tucked in jeans. Unlike other reviews I did not find them narrow in the toes, and my toes are definitely on the normal-to-wide side. They stretch so much anyway that I think they'll fit a range of feet widths. The arch support is great, they didn't need insoles. I haven't submerged them in giant puddles but they were waterproof in light rain. They were super comfortable for all day wear. The most comfortable boots I own by far and I have picky picky feet that blister from the slightest rubbing or edge. The leather is soft and molds to your feet, but it does scuff at the blink of an eye. Im not sure how the scuff would look on the black but on the Cigar it looks fine, giving it a casual vintage-y look. It doesn't bother me. Overall, highly highly recommended. Btw, I ordered and returned over 25 pairs of boots before settling on these, so you can imagine how impressive they must be. :)