Ugg Boots – stylish and warm
Just one week ago, the news stories were everywhere: It snowed in 49 of all 50 states. The only state without snow was, of course, Hawaii.
And even with spring coming, there’s still a good foot of snow on the ground in much of the land east of the Mississippi, so it’s no wonder shoppers want something to keep their feet warm.
And some of the most envy-inducing, tootsie warmers go by the odd-sounding name of UGG.
While the name might be pronounced “ugh,” there’s not many ugh factors where these warm, stylish boots are concerned.
Now, when a lot of us think of UGGs, we think of those big blue furry things that movie stars like Pamela Anderson were wearing a few years ago. And let’s be honest, most women can’t carry off what looks like a baby bear wrapped around their legs.
But UGGs aren’t all about fur and extreme looks – they’re a boot that keeps feet warm in the coldest of winters. And they’ve become popular enough that there are a lot of knock-offs that are sold at local Wal Marts and other discount stores, but they do not compare in looks, comfort, style or quality to a real pair of UGGs.
UGG boots have a very interesting history. According to the history on the official UGG website, the boots came to popularity after 1978, when Brian Smith, a young surfer from Australia, took a trip to the United States with a bag full of sheepskin boots. Like many fashion trends, the boots gained popularity in California, and surfers loved the funky UGG style.
Deckers Outdoor Corporation acquired UGG Australia in 1995, and by 1998, the product line had grown to include two boots, four slippers, and a few casuals. In 1998, UGG Australia brand first stepped up alongside the world’s finest luxury footwear brands, and eventually became to be regarded as a high-end luxury brand.
In 2003, UGG was named Footwear News’ “Brand of the Year” and was responsible for the creation of an entirely new category of footwear.
A lot of shoppers would be surprised to realize that UGG doesn’t only make the signature sheepskin lined boots, but the company also has a full line of other casual wear.
Of course, all this quality doesn’t come cheaply, but really, UGGs are surprisingly affordable. Some of the more expensive models, such as these gorgeous leather and sheepskin-lined boots are around $225, which may seem a little high, but these are boots you’ll reach for every time the temperatures drop. They’ll go not only with your boot-cut jeans, but wonderfully with skinny jeans. They’re made with real twin-faced sheepskin and feature a removable/replaceable fleece insole and a mylar lining that provides extra warmth.
Visitors to IMshopping are interested in fashion, only not paying a lot for it. And really, there are plenty of good websites that offer nice discounts on designer wear, including UGGs. For example, this shopper learned that yes, she can indeed find UGGs for under $80 through many fine retailers, including zappos.com. So by taking a few minutes to post a question, our shopper found that she can save a great deal of money on the UGGs she’s wanting – and maybe she can use that extra money to buy a great hat or pair of gloves to keep her top half toasty warm too!