I vote grey, if only because they look amazing with your red coat.
Are both an option? They look great on you and if you're anything like me, you live in boots during the fall and winter months. I could see how both colors could be nice to have.

I see your dilemma. Both look great and it's hard to say which is better! I want to vote for grey, but if all your other winter shoes are black, I'm almost inclined to say brown!

I vote gray, too.

Another vote for grey.

I like grey, I can't bring myself to say I love brown. =]

♥ Car

Hmmm, I guess I'm the dissenter here. I liked brown much better with all the coats.

Both? :-)

Just kidding...

I ordered these in the cognac - still waiting for them. So of course, I have to vote cognac. The gray is fine but as pointed out, pretty close to black. If it were a lighter gray, I would say go for it - because then they'd be fine for spring.

Also I think your red coat isn't a cool red. Looks more like a warm red to me, but that could be the photo.

And, as you mention, the cognac gives you wonderful contrast! Looks totally fab with black.

But really, whichever you decide, I suspect you'll be happy!

(Where ARE my boots???)

They are both gorgeous i can see why you can't decide- perhaps eeny meeny miny mo........!
Seriously though i can understand your fears about the cognac with green trench, i avoid that combo too I get 'tree' feelings about it. I'm drawn to the grey x

I'm voting cognac. The green trench looks almost black to me. I tried these boots in grey too and for whatever reason, they just don't do it for me. Strangely, I think the cognac is much better with the red coat than the grey. And if you're concerned about green and brown (I would be too) just wear your black shoes with that coat.

*Sigh* you're not making it easier for me :) At least you can see why I am torn.
Shiny, you have a good point about lighter grey. And there is also a danger on grey overload for me. The red is not warm, but it's more like true fire engine red.
I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the cognac boots irl, I just don't know if the whole warm-cool color thing applies to boots. I think Jean brought up something along these lines before.

This is a very tuff call. I think I tend to like the grey a little bit better. Do you have other boots that you will be rotating?
I love cognac boots but for some reason I was not interested in this style in cognac. I got black.

Hmmm, I wouldn't be able to decide either - they both look great! I like the grey better but then again, my personal preference is for shades of grey or black in just about everything so I might be biased. It certainly sounds like grey will fit seamlessly into your "cool" wardrobe so maybe the cognac will help you push the envelope better.

That was really no help, right?

You can't go wrong with either choice. They work with all the jackets and scarves - both of them. I would vote for cognac if I had to.

Hmm, this is a hard one. Plus I also ordered the cognac ones and I wonder how they'll go with my red trench (it's darker and more "cool red" than yours). So I may find myself in "your" shoes, Marianne ;-) hehee

I like both colors with black. For some weird reason I prefer cognac with red. I hope Jean weighs in on this.

Tough call but I am voting cognac! They are a warmer colour and look marginally better with all the coat options. Hope you manage to make a decision, if not keep them both lol!

I love brown, but, in this case I vote for grey because it is more versatile for your wardrobe (I don't like to see the brown mixed with black pants).

I wear a similar color palette, Marianne -- lots of grey, black, and cool colors. Having bought a pair of chestnut boots AND greyish boots last year, in my experience, the chestnut gets worn more. I was surprised about that!

Chestnut is a beautiful contrast with black and grey and cool colors. I vote chestnut.

We like the grey. The cobalt blue scarf with grey is a winner

Wow, tough choice!! Like you I normally wear black/grey as my neutral. However the light brown boots I bought 2nd hand earlier this year have def. got a lot more wear than my new black boots. I think its because I have so many manily black pieces, and the brown boots lighten the look somewhat. Having said that, I love the grey too (and currently have a pair on order myself). Are there similar styles you have seen and liked in either colour? I say keep one colour and find a similar style in another!!!

WOW. You look sensational! Knew you would love these boots!

I’m voting grey because I feel I know Marianne a little better. She is a monochromic gal who does not wear brown. Hands down the grey. Get a Cognac jacket instead :0)

As a cognac girl, I vote grey for you, Marianne. Cognac is too far away from the rest of your palette and I think you look better in cool monochrome. It is a very chic look. Cognac is more earthy and boho-(like me?)

Love the boots on you!

Thank you Angie and Jean (and everyone else, too)! I see what you mean and your reasoning.
I was thinking that if I keep the grey boots, I would get a cognac crossbody bag. Would I be better off sticking with cool colors?

That will work :0)