In today’s society, people will endure much discomfort just to be counted among the “trendy” and “fashionable” consumer. Originally worn by Australian sheepherders to keep their feet warm, Ugg boots have become quite popular in the United States. The original Ugg boot is not a brand name, but an age-old generic term for this style of Australian made sheepskin boot. In Aussie slang, the Ugg name is short for “ugly”. In terms of comfort, however, the Ugg boot with a snug, cozy, form-fitting feel that’s more like a sock than a shoe, is rugged enough for outdoor wear. The fleece lining has the astonishing property of providing year-round comfort. In cold weather, the plush fleece provides an insulating layer of warmth by trapping your body heat. A tropical climate also attracts these boots; they have been popular with swimmers and surfers since the 1970s and are regularly worn by surfers in California. People will find the versatile boots to be in style on beaches from San Diego to Santa Cruz and in ski resorts from Tahoe to Vail (Sharp, 2005).
Various opinions exist regarding the look of Ugg boots, statements as “unfashionable” or “uncool” are rolling off tongues across America. Now, one might ask, “why?” or “how?” does a boot that defies all fashion logic stay popular? The answer lies in two simple reasons. First, some people want to stand out from the crowd, differing from the norm. Modeling the Ugg boot definitely makes a noticeable appearance in a crowd. Second, and more importantly, the boots are comfortable to wear verses the standard leather used to make the common boot. Ugg boots now come in a variety of styles, sizes and colors and can generally be incorporated in any kind of apparel (Cedar, 2007)
When the boot arrived in America, the name was given a massive boost by Oprah Winfrey in 2000, who spent a vast amount buying pairs for her 350 staff members and included them on her Oprah’s Favorite Thing show (Graff, 2007). Needless to say, the majority of stylish customers wanted to buy a pair of Ugg Boots thereafter. If one decides to purchase a pair of Ugg Boots, make sure you are buying the real thing, staying away from cheap imitations. Several look-alike products are imported made of cow suede, containing a much lower price tag. Personally, I do not own a pair of the sheep skinned boots, finding the price to be more than I am willing to pay. However, I do embrace the idea of receiving a pair as a gift.
Cedar, D. (2007). Comfort over trendy-the Ugg Boots. Retrieved October 6, 2009, from http://www.centuyinshoes.com/ugg-boots
Sharp, G. (2005). The History of Ugg Boots. Retrieved October 6, 2009, from http://ezinearticles.com/?The-History-of-Ugg-Boots&id=15708&opt=print.
Graff, V. (2007). The ugly truth: They’re hot, smelly and bad for your feet so why are Ugg boots so popular? Retrieved October 6, 2009 from http://www.dailymail.co.uk./femail/article-497170.
Various opinions exist regarding the look of Ugg boots, statements as “unfashionable” or “uncool” are rolling off tongues across America. Now, one might ask, “why?” or “how?” does a boot that defies all fashion logic stay popular? The answer lies in two simple reasons. First, some people want to stand out from the crowd, differing from the norm. Modeling the Ugg boot definitely makes a noticeable appearance in a crowd. Second, and more importantly, the boots are comfortable to wear verses the standard leather used to make the common boot. Ugg boots now come in a variety of styles, sizes and colors and can generally be incorporated in any kind of apparel (Cedar, 2007)
When the boot arrived in America, the name was given a massive boost by Oprah Winfrey in 2000, who spent a vast amount buying pairs for her 350 staff members and included them on her Oprah’s Favorite Thing show (Graff, 2007). Needless to say, the majority of stylish customers wanted to buy a pair of Ugg Boots thereafter. If one decides to purchase a pair of Ugg Boots, make sure you are buying the real thing, staying away from cheap imitations. Several look-alike products are imported made of cow suede, containing a much lower price tag. Personally, I do not own a pair of the sheep skinned boots, finding the price to be more than I am willing to pay. However, I do embrace the idea of receiving a pair as a gift.
Cedar, D. (2007). Comfort over trendy-the Ugg Boots. Retrieved October 6, 2009, from http://www.centuyinshoes.com/ugg-boots
Sharp, G. (2005). The History of Ugg Boots. Retrieved October 6, 2009, from http://ezinearticles.com/?The-History-of-Ugg-Boots&id=15708&opt=print.
Graff, V. (2007). The ugly truth: They’re hot, smelly and bad for your feet so why are Ugg boots so popular? Retrieved October 6, 2009 from http://www.dailymail.co.uk./femail/article-497170.
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