Uggs

Hermione*

I have a pair, and love them as they're just sooo comfy, but what does everyone think of them? I know a number of magazines, etc have declared them 'out' but has anybody actually stopped wearing theirs as a result (I know I won't anyway). Also, anybody who was them, what do you think looks best with them?

Thanks!

X-SL

people on this board seem to hate them

Creamy Goodness

i think they look shockingly bad especially the way some people walk on the sides of them, but tbh if you feel comfortable with what you're wearing then why should it matter what others think.

the same goes for dubarry's/slipper shoes/*insert any other fashion item here*

Fast_Mover

Cremo wrote:

..especially the way some people walk on the sides of them,

totally agree with that, it annoys the crap outa me!

Never got the whole craze about them!!
I think they're awful looking..always did and always will!!

qz

Saw some knack (boy) wearing uggs yesterday. True story.

Uggs are the source of much ridicule for me and my friends. Those and Dubes. If you like them, sure wear them. Just expect to be made fun of!

Hermione*

Since I've been wearing dubes (or decks as we've always called them) since I was about fourteen, I'm used to it to the ridicule! To us, they were just shoes that would look ok with a school skirt, not infringe uniform policy, and at least they weren't as awful as some of the standard school shoes other girls were forced to wear. I guess we just got used to the comfort of them.

Cremo wrote:

especially the way some people walk on the sides of them,

Actually, the reason I wanted Uggs, was that I noticed people walking on the sides of theirs and hated it, and they all seemed to be the replica type Uggs, which more people seem to have than actual Uggs That's one of the reasons why I got them, cos at least with the real thing they'll keep their shape. I don't think they look particularly attractive either, but they're so warm that when I'm walking home I don't really care.

Sangre

Decks are a type of shoe.
Dubes are a brand of decks.

qz

Hermione* wrote:

Actually, the reason I wanted Uggs, was that I noticed people walking on the sides of theirs and hated it, and they all seemed to be the replica type Uggs, which more people seem to have than actual Uggs That's one of the reasons why I got them, cos at least with the real thing they'll keep their shape. I don't think they look particularly attractive either, but they're so warm that when I'm walking home I don't really care.

I think that to most people that don't wear them, stupid eskimo fur boots are stupid eskimo fur boots. It really doesn't make a difference if they're the real "ugg" boot or not!

Attol

The cheap ones fall apart and you do the ankle walking thing. Ugg Australia ones last. I love mine. I travel a lot so they're perfect for that. I wear mine with everything - straight legged jeans, soft trackies tucked in, whatever I feel like. Don't be a slave to whatever people say you should wear. Be comfortable! I have worn heels twice in the past year. I just prefer Uggs for comfort, especially when going to college. Who cares if you're not wearing Jimmy Choos every day.

JC 2K3

LadyLotts wrote:

The cheap ones fall apart and you do the ankle walking thing. Ugg Australia ones last. I love mine. I travel a lot so they're perfect for that. I wear mine with everything - straight legged jeans, soft trackies tucked in, whatever I feel like. Don't be a slave to whatever people say you should wear. Be comfortable! I have worn heels twice in the past year. I just prefer Uggs for comfort, especially when going to college. Who cares if you're not wearing Jimmy Choos every day.

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

daiixi

Uggs are not meant for outdoor use unless you are quickly popping to the local shop, picking the kids up from school, borrowing sugar from a neighbour or running out to the letter box to collect the mail.
Yes they are warm and comfy, but they are NOT fashion wear or outdoor shoes.

Femelade

afaik ugg boots aren't furry, (well they are on the inside a bit but not on the outside)

oh and you can wear them outside....they're not glorified slippers u know.

Attol

JC 2K3 wrote:

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

Erm... yeah. You see I'm wearing what I find comfortable rather than what you deem attractive. I don't see what's so hilarious about that. They are also one of the most practical shoes about at the moment. I'm not walking through a building site and walking the 25 minutes to the train station everyday and going up and down 4 flights of stairs at college in heels. Just because it was fashionable at one point doesn't mean that everyone who wears them is a slave. That's like saying anyone who wears jeans or tshirts or hoodies is a slave as they became fashionable at one point. You will not see me wearing a black and white striped knitted jumper or dressing like a sailor.

~Leanne~

No there just rotton - not because everyone says so here - just the pure shape of them! There hideous!!
Remind me of something a little old pensioner would wear

Femelade

i agree with lady lots there, i dont have a pair myself, i which i could pull them off but i couldnt i'm too short for them but i do like the look with soft tackies tucked into them.

SprostonGreen

Are they the boots that girls are tucking their jeans into?

If so, I'm not mad about them.

As usual I saw some people who think that because they look good on some people, then they'll look good on everyone, they were mistaken.

JC 2K3

LadyLotts wrote:

Erm... yeah. You see I'm wearing what I find comfortable rather than what you deem attractive. I don't see what's so hilarious about that. They are also one of the most practical shoes about at the moment. I'm not walking through a building site and walking the 25 minutes to the train station everyday and going up and down 4 flights of stairs at college in heels. Just because it was fashionable at one point doesn't mean that everyone who wears them is a slave. That's like saying anyone who wears jeans or tshirts or hoodies is a slave as they became fashionable at one point. You will not see me wearing a black and white striped knitted jumper or dressing like a sailor.

Hypocrite, what if you found a certain brand of sailor suit that was extremely comfortable and practical?

I love all this crap about "cheap ones" falling apart, such consumeristic idiocy.

Femmy, your reply was quite funny and the exact opposite opinion to the point LadyLotts was trying to make.

beanyb

It's not crap about the cheap ones falling apart, they do fall apart! It's the cheap ones that lead to the weird walking on the side of your foot thing! The real Uggs have proper soles.

I'm wearing mine at the moment, they're so comfortable. I only wear them with skirts though. I'm not a fan of jeans tucked into them, and absolutely hate them with tracksuit bottoms.

Pythia

JC 2K3 wrote:

Hypocrite, what if you found a certain brand of sailor suit that was extremely comfortable and practical?

I love all this crap about "cheap ones" falling apart, such consumeristic idiocy.

Femmy, your reply was quite funny and the exact opposite opinion to the point LadyLotts was trying to make.

Are you saying that quality and price have no relationship when purchasing an item?

Femelade

JC 2K3 wrote:

Femmy, your reply was quite funny and the exact opposite opinion to the point LadyLotts was trying to make.

i think they are nice boots, whats so funny about that, i know alot of people who hate them, but i would wear them, if i was a bit taller, i know they dont look good on me but they do on other people.

Aporia

JC 2K3 wrote:

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

I don't think it was funny really, just an opinion and if you did found it funny you could have explained your reason in the first place rather that just typing ''HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!'' like a five year old. Also, the part where she mentions ''Don't be a slave to whatever people say you should wear'' is very good advice.

Just because it was fashionable at one point doesn't mean that everyone who wears them is a slave. That's like saying anyone who wears jeans or tshirts or hoodies is a slave as they became fashionable at one point.

Yeah very true. I wear what ever the **** I want and sometimes I happen to like what's actually ''in'' at the moment.

JC 2K3

Pythia wrote:

Are you saying that quality and price have no relationship when purchasing an item?

Yes. Price does not necessarily indicate quality.

Meh, I'm leaving this thread, Uggs are only popular due to them being fashion items at one point. Most people will tell you they look horrible, and btw there are many alternative shoes which look better, are cheaper and are as comfortable. Oh but don't listen to me, that'd make you a slave.

Aporia

I think ugg's are actually horrible too just as bad as those furry tracksuits that were around that came in horrible bright colours. :eek:

Got these and these recently but the pink parts are black.

nick23

I think (and most other guys ive talked 2 tend 2 agree) that ugg just dont look good unless you're trecking across northern scandinavia in full snow gear

FX Meister

Aporia wrote:

I think ugg's are actually horrible too just as bad as those furry tracksuits that were around that came in horrible bright colours. :eek:

Got these and these recently but the pink parts are black.

Both of which aren't that comfortable and bad for your feet at the same time. Nice

Aporia

FX Meister wrote:

Both of which aren't that comfortable and bad for your feet at the same time. Nice

When did I mention anything about comfort? They are very comfortable actually and definitely not bad for my feet.

Attol

Aporia wrote:

When did I mention anything about comfort? They are very comfortable actually and definitely not bad for my feet.

They're meant to be really slippery and don't support your arches at all.

rainbow kirby

They really don't look good. Unless you define looking like a yeti as looking good. My little sister absolutely loves hers though... and she's one of the ones that wears them with tracksuit bottoms. :eek:
Give me my skate shoes any day of the week.

ClareBear

I don't like them. That is all.

FX Meister

Aporia wrote:

When did I mention anything about comfort? They are very comfortable actually and definitely not bad for my feet.

Cons lead to flat arches. FACT. You just got them so how can you know whether they are bad for you or not.

JC 2K3

FX Meister wrote:

Cons lead to flat arches. FACT. You just got them so how can you know whether they are bad for you or not.

Never knew that, at least I've given up on my Cons now. They still look all right, but since I discovered Nike made them they've lost their soul.

http://www.blackspotsneaker.org

X-SL

nike make converse?

sunshiney

Wow strange how you dont notice things until some one points them out - like that walking on the ankles of ugg boots thing.its everywhere!

doesn't look too healthy, maybe those insoles with arches might help those of you very attached to your uggs, you can get them in boots.:)

Yv

From Wikipedia: "Ugg boots, or simply uggs, is a generic term for a type of sheepskin boot which has been made in Australia and New Zealand for nearly 200 years. They were originally called ug boots or ugh boots, which is short for 'ugly'."

I think that says it all

Attol

I think everyone heard that 2 years ago? We know! Not everyone likes them. Shock horror! Not everyone likes Converse, skate shoes, high heels, anything. It's called personal taste.

rsta

LadyLotts wrote:

I think everyone heard that 2 years ago? We know! Not everyone likes them. Shock horror! Not everyone likes Converse, skate shoes, high heels, anything. It's called personal taste.

lol!

i agree with u there ladylotts

each to their own

anyway to the OP: wear what you like dear!

my lil sis has a pair in beige and a pair in dark chocolate

sometimes worn with a mini skirt, sometimes won with 'fat man' trackie bottoms

they suit her, she wears them well

it is up to individual taste dont let anyone dictate what u shud wear, do wat u like

fashions0011

But I found some women often wearing them these days.

dudara

Thread is from 2006 - closed

dudara