I tried these on last year (they were in the sale last year too) and decided I liked them with full-length pants/jeans, but not so much with cropped pants and skirts. I agree with Suz, I've always had good luck with Sarto as far as fit and value for money.
This year I decided to go with the other Sarto boots in the sale, that are a bit higher shaft and have some buckle detailing. (Find below.) They do have a gray; in the pics it looks more gray/brown, but I haven't seen it IRL.