Ugg boots make big fashion statement
Ugg boots have come a long way from their humble roots as functional footwear in the fields and on the beaches of Australia. Commonly known Down Under as uggs, ughs or ugs, the unisex have been made for about 200 years with wool on the inside and tanned leather on the outside.
According to folklore,Cheap UGG Boots, Ugg boots were first worn by Australian sheep ranchers, followed by aviators in non-pressurized planes on long missions during World War I and World War II. Australian surfers in the 1960s and 1970s began wearing the boots at the beach to keep their feet warm after coming out of the water. Surfer Brian Smith brought the sheepskin boots to the United States in 1978, and the rest is history.
Still sold by many small, family-owned businesses in Australia, the best-known international retailer is Ugg Australia, an American company that has capitalized on the more recent popularity of the boots.
Rachel Anderson, an instructor in the apparel design and manufacturing program at Texas Tech, said a well-known Hollywood bombshell may be responsible for the boots’ popularity stateside.
Popular UGG boots have infiltrated every look, from winter ensembles to miniskirts to running shorts
Malouf’s carries the as well as slippers, drivers and trendier looks like the knit “cardy” style. Wimberley said the chestnut and black classic tall boots are most popular for women, and the slippers and chukka styles are best-sellers with men.10luoyuejun0403
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