Wish these came in half sizes because the 7 just a bit too big. With a thick sock they would be OK. The shaft of the boot is really wide...if you have skinny ankles like me, you will be swimming in these things.  I will  probably only wear them with leggings with leg warmers or boot cuffs over them because of this. They are quite comfortable though, and it's a great price for a waterproof boot.<br />The putty color mostly reads as gray, but it some light it does take a bit of a brownish hue, so &#34;putty&#34; probably is a good name for the color.