This is the first pair of R Watson boots I've ever owned. The online ordering and help from the customer representative was awesome!!! From the time I put them on I knew I was going to like them a lot! I wasn't sure what color rhubard is but it looked kind of burgandy in the picture. However, when I opened the box the color is more of a light maroon. But whatever color this is, it looks great wearing just jeans or dressing up for a day at Oaklawn betting on the ponies. I had several comments how good they looked. I am looking at the plum and the solid black as my nest purchase. Really, these R. Watsons fit like no other pair of boots I've had. Give a pair a try!!!!!