Choose the finish after the size
Both size-10 titles omit a width suffix. Confirm the width selected on each offer before deciding that the only difference is color. Honey can be the preferred appearance for a uniform or personal choice, but the lighter name does not establish insulation, water protection or a different level of toe protection.
Use finish-specific care
CAT describes Second Shift uppers as oiled full-grain leather or nubuck depending on the version. That makes the exact finish relevant to cleaning: a product chosen for smooth leather may change the appearance of a textured surface. Read the supplied care guidance before applying oils or wax. Do not choose a finish on the assumption that darkening it later will recreate another factory color.
The relevant alternatives
Dark Brown 10 is the nearest offer when length is already right and appearance is the remaining question. Dark Brown 10.5 is a length comparison. Tan 9 Wide changes color, length and stated width, so it is not an equivalent alternative merely because it has a similar light tone.
Second Shift’s conventional lacing may be useful when you want adjustable tension rather than pull-on entry. If the job requires documented waterproofing, the Timberland Keele Ridge family provides a different construction to investigate. Move to a verified wet-weather model for that requirement instead of treating surface conditioning on Honey Second Shift as equivalent.