What are Ugg Boots?

In Australia and New Zealand, where it is believed that ‘uggs’ originated, the name ‘Ugg Boots’ is considered a generic name, but in most of the rest of the world it is a registered trade name for these famous sheepskin boots. It is remembered that they were used, together with leather jackets, leather helmets, goggles and flying scarves, by World War I pilots, whose airplanes were cold and open to the wind. The ugg boots were very well known to the Australian and New Zealand farmers in the cold mountainous regions way back in the 1920s. Today they are back again not only for their warmth and comfort, but also as a fashion icon. Ugg Boots are heavy looking sheep skin boots. The sheep fleece is worn on the inside and the outside part of the leather is tanned and finished off with buttons, zips, lacings, or a broad spectrum of trimmings, soles and heels. Although chunky and ‘ugly’ they have made a huge impact on fasion. They come in a seemingly endless variety of interesting styles and colours. The rich and famous almost all, at one time or another, are seen wearing them. They are loved by celebrities and fans alike. They are worn by old and young; men and women, boys and girls, and even by children. Although obviously designed for cold winters, they have become such a fashion statement that they are even worn with summer clothes, by many who think they look adorably ugly and ‘cute’ with shorts or mini skirts. Even on the beaches, surfers like them to warm up their feet when they come out of the cold sea water. Since sheep fleece is used, all the advantages of wool are integral: insulating; warm in winter; allows air circulation in warm weather; protects the skin from chafing and softly supports the delicate bones and muscles of the feet. If you really cannot take the warmth of the Ugg Boots in the heat of summer, no sweat, (excuse the pun) you can even get light weight slip on sandals lined in sheep fleece in the best Ugg Boot tradition! You can get tall Ugg Boots that reach the calves or the knee, short Ugg Boots that just cover the ankle, and even slippers and sandals in the Ugg Boot style. Apart from looking up to date and stylish, they are comfortable. You can even go for a long walk in them. While men have always demanded a modicum of comfort in their dress shoes, it has never been like that for women. The more stylish the shoes, the more uncomfortable they were! Women in years gone by would have given their back teeth for today’s fashionable Ugg Boots. Ugg Boots are not at all out of place for lounging around at home in front of the fire, yet you can be proud to be seen anywhere public in them. They are the first truly universal footwear on the fashion scene.

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