The photo was taken with no filter. The shoes are a slight bit darker just a tinge darker than what I say. The photo is showing. It’s more of the dark caramel then a brown color absolutely love them extremely comfortable. There’s padding on the inside. I would say get a size down just to be safe as there’s a little bit of room in the back even though I got a 24.5 and I normally wear 25 I think getting a 24 would’ve fit perfectly. I’m going to have to put a cushion in the back so that they don’t flip-flop on me.