About Ugg Boots

Some people love them, some people don't. The latter group of people have obviously never owned a pair. Because they are so incredibly awesome, let's take a look at the history of these special boots.

The Name
The term "Ugg Boots" is actually quite old. It all goes back to Australia, where the term was often used when referencing genuine sheepskin boots. It basically is derived from "ugly boots", since early styles of ugg boots were often haphazardly thrown together and were of relatively low quality (unlike the adorable ugg boots of today!).

Coming to the Mainstream
During WWI, pilots wore a special kind of fleece-lined ugg boots known as "fugs" (flying ugg boots). And as early as 1930, Australian farmers commonly wore their own variety of ugg boots to keep their feet nice and toasty. Australian surfers also became particularly fond of ugg boots, since they did such a fantastic job of warming their feet after surfing.

Although many Australian companies today now produce these types of ugg boots, the name "UGG" is actually trademarked by the American company UGG Australia, which is the one responsible for the boots we all know and love. In order to avoid using the trademarked term, Australian ugg manufacturers instead call them "Australian sheepskin boots".

When to wear UGG Boots
Well, just about anytime! Of course they are quite handy during the cold seasons because they do an incredible job of keeping your feet warm. You don't even need to wear socks, as a matter of fact. However, they should not be discarded in the warm months. Because of the naturally ventilating nature of the material, they can also help keep your feet cool.

Aside from extremely wet conditions, you can wear your UGGs just about any old time. Unless of course you live in a swamp...

For detailed information on how to properly care for your UGG boots, to ensure they last their longest (which is pretty darn long), check out our Care & Cleaning Guide.