Color:
The color is definitely unique. When it scuffs or fades, it gets darker and more worn looking, which is cool. It scuffs/fades to a charcoal grey, not black.

Size:
The size runs a little large, like everyone else says. I wear a size 6, and bought a 4UK.

Sturdy-ness:
I ride motorcycles, and I wanted something somewhat fashionable yet sturdy. I've worn down the left boot faster (shifting on the bike), but it doesn't really matter. I've worn it in the rain, and it rarely soaked through unless it was thunder storming and I was riding for more than 20-30 minutes. The treads last a long time, and I haven't smoothed it out, even though I've worn it almost everyday for riding and labor for about 2-3 months now. It's still good to go. I would compare these to the combat boots I wear in uniform (army) in terms of durability for treads.