They are as Australian as Rolf Harris, although until a few years ago ugg boots were regarded as dowdy and worn only in the privacy of people's homes. Then celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow became fans, sales rocketed and an Australian cottage industry found itself in conflict with the hard-nosed world of international fashion.
For decades, local traders used the name "ugg" to describe their product, which - legend has it - dates to the days when shearers wrapped sheepskin around their feet to keep warm. Surfers, too, recognized their merits, pulling on the boots when they emerged from the surf. Then in 2004, at the height of the ugg boot craze, Australian manufacturers - most of them small outfits with a handful of workers - received letters from an American conglomerate, Deckers Outdoor Corporation, instructing them to stop using the name or face litigation.
Despite the comfort reasons, many people will still not wear these boots because of their appearance. But Ugg boots now come in a variety of styles, sizes and colors and can generally be incorporated in any kind of apparel you on wearing. Typically since these sheepskin boots are usually worn in the winter for thermal insulation, you can wear any kind of Ski wear or even long jeans. In fact any kind of long winter insulated pants will look quite normal and fit perfectly with a pair of matching-color Uggs.
For decades, local traders used the name "ugg" to describe their product, which - legend has it - dates to the days when shearers wrapped sheepskin around their feet to keep warm. Surfers, too, recognized their merits, pulling on the boots when they emerged from the surf. Then in 2004, at the height of the ugg boot craze, Australian manufacturers - most of them small outfits with a handful of workers - received letters from an American conglomerate, Deckers Outdoor Corporation, instructing them to stop using the name or face litigation.
Despite the comfort reasons, many people will still not wear these boots because of their appearance. But Ugg boots now come in a variety of styles, sizes and colors and can generally be incorporated in any kind of apparel you on wearing. Typically since these sheepskin boots are usually worn in the winter for thermal insulation, you can wear any kind of Ski wear or even long jeans. In fact any kind of long winter insulated pants will look quite normal and fit perfectly with a pair of matching-color Uggs.