I like both, and I think in the long run you won't be disappointed with either of them. I've ended up with two pairs for myself, one subtle and one more funky. If I could only keep one pair, it'd be the more subdued pair, but I get tons of compliments on the bolder ones. That's not really a verdict, is it? I also sometimes find it hard to wear things I like when I know DH and DS dislike a certain piece or like a different version better; just being aware of that makes me second-guess myself every time I put it on! So I'd say "go with your gut" but I know it's not always that simple.