I thought I ordered the taupe color in this boot, but they came as tan. This may have been my mistake. If the tan had been true to the photo, I would have kept them. But they were a bland, almost beige color. There was also sand on the bottom of the boot, which may have been some sort of packing material, but were my boots someone else's return? Hmmm, don't know. Boots also had some unwanted marks here and there, but not noticeable once put on. I just didn't like the fit of the boot, and they looked a bit too clunky in this strange light tan/beige color in a size 8. They reminded me of a strangely hued work boot. So sadly back they go, and money will not be returned until a week after they are returned. So no, I will not order again.