Yeah it’s definitely a raw aluminum look. In a few months (or years) it may oxidize enough to be a match but I went for it to avoid powder coat chips from rocks stuck in boot soles.
NS has said my status was departed from some city I’ve never heard of in Ohio since Wednesday. I’m assuming it’s somewhere south and may show in a few days
Placed on 3/27/23 and changed color from white to A51 on 5/16/23. My condolences go out to the early order holders still patiently waiting. I ordered with the expectation my wait would be over a year.