Suz, i have 3 pairs of black booties and 5 pairs of long black boots...all different
For me they are a staple. I also added this year a pair of light colored long boots and booties so I feel I have that covered. With YLF and Angie's help I think I am learning how best to wear my black footwear. I don't wear all black as often as I used to and I am more thoughtful re my hose choices too.
One of my recent observations is that as a blond if I don't think it through I can create what looks like on outfit on the bottom and another on my top half so I have to sure when I do black footwear that it "flows" with the whole outfit (not sure if that makes sense.
Suz, I like the navy boots a d could see those working for you, and I love the idea of grey...but I am not opposed to the black either:)