If you are a Clark's fan, you will love these boots.  The leather is suede-like (rich looking), and the tread is especially great for ice and snow.  Fit was perfect as it always is for a size 7.  The color is taupe, however, I plan on mostly wearing these with more gray than any other color.  I might call them more of a taupish/steel gray.  The elastic insert on the side is dark gray.  I would say the color ended up better than I thought it would be.  I said they were a perfect fit, with room for socks and extremely comfortable for walking.  Great buy!