text: I tried the burnished brown and the dark brown.  I usually wear a 7.5M in boots, so I ordered those and the 8M based on previous reviews that the shoe bed ran small.  The 7.5 fit me perfectly except for the shaft height and the shaft width.  I could've benefitted from a wide shaft, which I don't see that it comes in that.  =(  Also, I'm only 5'2&#34;, so the shaft height was too tall for me BUT these are closer to being wearable for me than other brands I've tried, whether they be high end or low end.  They were a decent shaft height from the front; I just wish they had the slight dip in the back as some do, to accommodate sitting down.  With regards to color, the cognac color is what I would call butterscotch, but it's pretty much 'as pictured'.  The dark brown color is my favorite!  I have an old pair of the same color and it goes so well with all my jeans and dresses!  A couple more things that have been so important to me in my search for the perfect boot - full side zipper for easy on and off, and a rubber bottom sole!  This boot has both of those.  So, in summary, great pair of boots, just probably not best if you're 5'3&#34; and under.