I love the grey as a lot of women choose red, green,or purple. My clothes are very "expressive" so I chose a more go with everything color.
These boots are beautifully made and NOT in china, Yeah! I wear US 8 med. there is a bit of excess room in the toe bed. Heavier socks should do the trick ,or some Dr. Scholls inserts will definitely take up the slack. I'm not a youngster I am 63 but am still rocking the industrial/Steampunk look. A polyester fabric shall never touch this body!
  To wrap it up I love them. Get a 7.5 if thick socks are not being worn.
  the best, Cate T.
bought on Amazon, great service