I have a Cole-Haan that is black with brown stitching and silver rivets. That's my neutral, because it goes with whatever I wear! Then I have brown solids with different "feels" - like hippie, structured, etc.
Oh, I wish I would have seen this thread last night. Ebay had a Gryson Skye in brown and I thought it wasn't neutral enough because I always wear black. It sold for $439. Oh, the regret...