I would describe it more as a silver-grey color. Bought because we have tons of copperheads on our property. User reviews of the AG9 are markedly mixed. This is my third pair of Keen sandals, second in this style. Again back to the videos on YouTube and talking with random gamers to figure it out. I do notice Im a bit warmer but thats expected. First off, I bought this not as a replacement for my beloved Pebble watch but to supplement it and its fitness tracking capabilities. So comfy, she likes wearing them with the back sown. One of the handle broke off easily. I never heard about the Hex Bar until a power lifter neighbor of mine told me about it.