I absolutely love these sandals! "Cognac" is the perfect way to describe the color: a muted, almost maple brown. They were comfortable immediately out of the box. I have narrow feet and was worried the shoe would slide all over the place, but the ankle strap is sturdy, and they fit well. They are also true to size (I am a true 7, and the 7 fits perfectly). The padded foot bed is very comfortable. I'm so glad I made this purchase!