Monday, September 1, 2008

Sheepskin Boots

By Donna Ayers


The ''snuggliest'' boot known to boot wearers if Uggs. Inside there is sheepskin that is cozy and soft. It forms to the foot, keeps it toasty in the winter, cool in the summer and takes away any trace of moisture. They are popular because they are comfortable and fashionable.

You will absolutely love those Uggs when you consider how they defy fashion logic and leaped into the mainstream. If you ask why, it's because they deliver comfort and style. They developed out of a groundswell of consumer choice, not hype.

If you have to watch your budget, you can find cheap Uggs or discounted Uggs perhaps on Ebay. However, at online and retail shoe stores, discounted boots are not to be found.

In the 1960's, Uggs became popular in Australia with the swimming and surfing crowd. California was the next stop for the fashion sensation. They are still the hottest footwear around.

Warm Ugg sheepskin slippers are available in short and taller styles in colors ranging from neutral colors, tans, browns and as flat heels that can be worn as a slipper or street moccasin. They offer absolute comfort in summer as well as winter. The great part is that they are virtually odor free.

They were so functional and comfortable that they became a sensation and word of mouth spread of the newcomer. Sheepskin, you see, is more comfortable than cowhide and it breathes and circulates the air so your boots don't develop odors too quickly.

The sheepskin inside allows your foot to breathe so that your foot is not hot in summer and it is not cold in the wintertime. It is the best footwear for any time of year. This goes for the slippers as well. The wool inner lining is designed to allow the wearer to go without socks. Your best choice is to go with Uggs Australia.

How did the word Ugg come about? It came from the phrase ''ugly boot''. Those who sheared sheep in Australia first crafted the boot and thought they looked ugly. The name stuck. Today's Uggs boots are newly designed and are a far cry from the early frontier version. They are attractive, functional and warm.

Today there is a wider number of designs to choose from for men and women's Ugg boots. There is the classic Ugg boot and newer designs in a variety of colors and materials. Women's crochet designs got the nod from Oprah Winfrey "Favorite Things" segment with their knitted upper part and come with a sheepskin sock liner. Uggs are available in various lengths and colors. Other Ugg boot designs have incorporated design features that sport a slimmed down upper part along with some styles including a laced look.

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