This umbrella is NOT really 7.5 feet tall.  From the tip of the umbrella to the end of the pole, it is 7 foot 11 inches.  Then, when put it into the Concrete and Steel Base (also from Wayfair), it adds about 3 more inches to the height because the pole does not slide all the way down because of the design of the base interior.  The umbrella looks fine, but the "red brick" colour we ordered definitely is more "rust" coloured (quite orangey).