UGGs are perhaps the latest fashion craze to take America, and much of the rest of the world, by storm. But what is it about them that makes them so popular? These boots are made from sheepskin and use wool for its inner lining and a tanned hide for the exterior. While it is without question women who wear these shoes the most, there are also styles for men and children as well. As a matter of fact, the company even makes them small enough for infants to wear. While these boots are mostly made from all natural fibers, there are some variations that do have a synthetic sole.
The UGGs fashion trend began around the early 2000s and has only grown as time has progressed. But before this, they have actually existed for quite a long time. They were originally created and worn by rural Australians and New Zealanders, usually those in the sheep trade. This made the raw materials very much available to them and was important for keeping their feet warm in the harsh winter months. When World War I and World War II came around, the boots began to be worn by aviators, instead of just those in the rural trades. After this time, UGGs began to be mass marketed to the public, under the name UGG, UG, and UHG.
Anyone that looks at a pair of these boots probably is wondering why anyone would wear them out in public? The name UGG comes from Australian slang for ‘ugly.’ The truth of the matter though is that being made from sheepskin and wool they are incredibly comfortable. They are also an attention getting fashion statement which is why many people wear them. Of course, the fact that celebrities such as Pam Anderson and Jennifer Anniston certainly has much impact on their popularity as well.
The fleecy fibers that make up a pair of UGGS allow the air to circulate throughout the boot and as a result they are very breathable. This keeps the feet at a nice regulated temperature. As a result, the boots can be worn pretty much year round, in winter and in summer as well. This really puts them ahead of boots that are made by synthetic fibers that do not breathe well. The boots are usually worn without socks because they aren’t really needed due to the soft and form fitting nature of the boots.
Because of their huge and almost overnight popularity, UGG boots have been a huge part of popular culture in the twenty-first century. They have been referred to multiple times in the bestselling Clique’s series, in the reality show Flavor of Love, not to mention that countless celebrities such as Miley Cyrus have worn them. While no one is really sure when this new fashion trend is going to end, or how long it is going to last, because the boots are so comfortable they just might be here for a while. After all, not very often is fashionable clothing comfortable as well.