|
You may not find many things that World War I pilots and surfers can agree on - except that Ugg Boots are one of the warmest things you can put on your feet. Ugg boots were originally worn by World War I pilots who called the sheepskin boots "ug," which is Australian slang for ugly. They were not the most attractive - or complicated - kind of footwear. They were made of two pieces of sheepskin sewn together with no sole on the bottom.Decidedly simple, but they kept the pilots' feet warm.Decades later, it was Australian surfers who discovered that these "ug" boots warmed their feet when they came out of the ocean. The rest is history. Today, they are a fashion staple that warms your feet the way they always have. Worn barefoot, the fleece lining traps your body heat and insulates them from the cold weather. Fast forward to warmer temperatures and the wicking actually draws away the perspiration and keeps your feet cool.Today, these made-in-America Ugg boots keep your feet as warm as Pandora UK Bracelets they ever did. But they look a lot different than when they were formed from two pieces of sheepskin. They are still genuine fleece, but they have added a sole that makes them as durable as they are comfortable. Classic Collection If you are just buying your first pair of Uggs, check out the Classic Collection. They come in tall and short versions of the sheepskin boot, in a variety of colors and with the same Ugg sole. Among other colors, they come in classic chestnut, chocolate brown, sand, black, gray, metallic gold, marbled nickel, Raspberry Rose and even a sand paisley sheepskin upper. Tall Uggs have an 11-inch shaft. The boot can be worn up to the knee or cuffed down to show off the fleece lining. It has a molded EVA light, flexible outsole that softens your step and keeps you sure-footed. The circumference at the mid-calf is a roomy 12½ inches. Because it is not form-fitting, this style of Ugg boot often runs large and you will want to order anywhere from a full size to a half-size smaller than you normally wear.The classic short boot has an 8-inch shaft. It too is fully lined in fleece. Like the taller version, the classic short boot has a reinforced heel, classic raw seams and the signature UGG Australia label on the outside heel. Bailey Button Triplet For a different look, check out the Ugg Bailey Button Triplet boot, with its wooden Ugg logo buttons and elastic band closures. With an 11½-inch shaft, this boot can be worn up or cuffed down. It features the Ugg raw edges, suede heel guards and nylon binding. It comes in Pandora Outletchestnut sheepskin with off-white Ugg buttons, chocolate with matching buttons, grey with matching buttons, black with matching buttons, sand with off-white buttons and Deep Atlantic (blue-green) with off-white buttons.
Related Articles -
efger,
|
