These photos are stock photos and the boots appear dark brown. They are black, comfortable, and they are beautiful. I will add actual photos later. They were purchased on a late night whim while watching country music videos. Probably the most expensive shoe purchase I have ever made. I have held onto them with dreams of a Nashville trip that hasn't happened yet. It's selfish to keep such gorgeous works of art in my closet when someone else could be breaking them in and loving them.