What you want to know about Ugg

Traditionally, the term "Ugg boot" referred to a style of Australian boot made with sheepskin. During World War I, pilots wore a fleece-lined "FUG" (flying Ugg) boot, and a type of Ugg boot was also worn in Australia as early as the 1930s by farmers wanting to keep their feet warm. In the 1960s Australian surfers would put on Ugg boots to warm their feet after coming in from riding the waves, and people in Australia would often wear Ugg boots around the house during the mild winters.

 

While several Australian companies still manufacture these boots, "UGG" is also a trademark of the boots manufactured by a U.S. company, "UGG Australia." So many of those Australian manufacturers now are marketing what were formally known as "Ugg boots" as "Australian sheepskin boots."

 

Whether you call them "sheepskin boots" or "Ugg boots," they are incredibly warm, and soft, and have become a major hit with celebrities and trendsetters alike over the past couple of years. Oprah, Paris Hilton, and several other celebrities are acknowledged fans of Ugg shoes boots.

 

Legend has it that "Ugg" is short for "ugly" - so, "Ugg boots" apparently meant "ugly boots." For decades, "Ugg" was generic term used for sheepskin boots made in Australia. The word was so commonplace that it was found in Australian dictionaries, and Ugg boots were also known as "ug" or "ugh" boots.

 

But in the United States, when people refer to "UGG boots," they're usually talking about the boots made by Deckers Outdoor Corporation, the parent company of "UGG Australia."

 

So if you're traveling the world and talking about footwear, it's good to know that when the term "Ugg boot" is used, it could be referring to an Australian-made sheepskin boot, or a popular brand name boot.

 

Sheepskin and Ugg boots are available in short and tall styles. Women's Ugg boots and sheepskin boots are available in colors from pink and purple, to tan and brown, while men's are available in the more neutral colors. Some have chunky heels and laces, while others are flat-heeled slip-ons.

 

Sheepskin and Ugg boots are a casual type of boot. Ugg boots are exceptionally warm and are great for cold weather (up to -30 degrees Fahrenheit) - however, they should not be worn in excessively muddy or wet conditions. If you are looking for warmth while trudging around the house or the city, a sheepskin or Ugg boot will be ideal, but if you need a boot for more severe winter weather conditions, you might want to try a pair of snow boots instead. www.uggfeet.com can always provide you the information about Ugg. Welcome your visit.

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