I'm thinking of giving these lace-up boots a try: https://thursdayboots.com/collections/womens-boots

There's a good chance they'll be too narrow for me anyway, in which case I may try the men's version afterward, but I prefer the women's boots aesthetically. Free shipping both ways, so what have I got to lose?

Anyway, I'm hemming and hawing over color, because I love them all. At first I thought I wanted black boots, because black is easy and versatile and I like that they're monochrome. But I already have black Blundstones and black oxfords, so maybe my bases are covered?

Surprisingly, the "natural" color is very appealing to me. I'm not a huge fan of cognac or tan when they're too bright, but I like this more muted, vintage take on a lighter brown. The contrast with the laces and sole is nice too. It would be quite a wildcard for me -- I haven't owned light brown or tan in LONG time.

And the burgundy is splendid -- I have a pair of shorter lace-up boots in a much brighter burgundy, more of a real dark red, so they read more funky/casual whereas these are quite a sophisticated colour. I don't particularly like red/green pairings, so probably would not wear these with anything olive.

Bottoms I'd be wearing them with: black, olive, dark and light denim, black/grey plaid. Bags: black and olive. Hair: very dark brown, almost black. The burgundy and black would both bookend.

Thoughts? Thanks!