I'm not really keen on taupe coloured anything but I bought these coz they were on sale and I'm a big fan of MBT shoes. Glad I got these coz they are really nice looking and the color is great and goes with a lot of my clothes. I gave them 4 stars coz they were a tinie winie bit snug in the front at first but still comfy after about 3 wears they were fine. Very happy with them.