OK! I finally arrived home* and got to try these on. The reviews I previously read were all positive...with a slight UNDERstatement. These moccassin style boots are inCREDibley comfortable. No need to remove/replace the foot insert [unless you want to clean it]. They are toasty warm and definately water proof. The recent snow we had in ohio gave me the perfect opportunity to try them out. So, in my excitement, I tossed them on without socks...MOVE OVER UGG boots...these seem to be fine without them. The UGG boots, in their popularity, don't compare to the quality of the KEEN boot, and fall short in the comfort category** Now, the tag -on the KEEN- says "made in China" .... so they were assembled there, they did an excellent job.
Oh, and the tread on the sole? Well as you can view online, they are not "lugged", yet I have experienced good traction in the snow, and even walking up hill in them.
Just buy them and see for yourself.

*Denotes: I'm an over the road "truckerette" ~ packages usually arrive long before I do
**Denotes: These are strictly my opinions on the quality, craftsmanship, comfort and "brand" comparison.

Happy and Blessed Holidays !
Rose & Family

**ADDITIONAL INFO on sizing/miscellaneous** I went on about the comfort and overlooked a couple things you might want to know...On SIZE/FIT ~ I have a long narrow foot [like a double A...??] I normally wear a 9 [depending on the cut of shoe/boot] or 9.5. To be on the safe side, I ordered a 10. It's just a TAD roomy (remember, I tried them on without socks), so with a regular cotton crew sock, but not TOO thick, the fit is perfect.
In short, I would say they are, in fact, true to size. *MISC ~ if you own a pair of thoes skinny jeans, thicker woven tights or even the denim legging, they are and look perfect with these! *FYI on size* ~ These are a slip on, so I am not so sure I recommemd these if you have a large/larger calf as there is only so much stretch and/or give in the knitted upper portion. I would rather you know now, in lieu of being disappointed later.