Merrell... you are my shoe creator.  Oh my stars, these are so crazy comfortable, right out of the box. Stable, comfortable and stylish.  I fell in love with Merrells when I purchased the slightly frumpy looking Merrell Brio (still little wear after wearing them day in and day out since September 2010) and wanted something different.  I am on my feet nearly all day and this Luxe Clog is amazing.  They might be as comfortable as my sneakers.
For me, these are true to size (I wear and ordered a 10 medium).  The color is a matt black as in the photo.
Go for it.. you won't regret buying these.