Do you know what I never got about Uggs?
Not that I saw more people wearing them in Los Angeles more than in Milwaukee or Mammoth. (You could probably halve the average temperature in Los Angeles over the year and get the average yearly temperature in Milwaukee.) After all, people spend more money on clothes shoes winter boots in L.A. and Uggs certainly cost a lot of money, being imported from Australia and made of half kangaroo skin, half crocodile skin and the other half baby lamb shearling.
Moreover, it’s that whenever I saw them being worn here, the girls were wearing them with sundresses, shorts and the like. In the summer. Sundresses - summer, check. Lambskin boots - summer, what?
I admit it. We all make sacrifices for fashion, but to the ends that the look creates a desirable proportion that makes sense. So which is it? Are you basking in the sun or protecting yourself from the elements? Are your legs hot or chilly? Are you afraid of frostbite or sunburn?
My feet get hot. I rarely wear socks because I wear heels to work and flip flops to the yoga studio even in the “winter” months here. To be honest, the idea of covering them in shearling when for example it’s 80 degrees outside (happened last week) before slathering sunscreen on my arms and neck seems a bit ludicrous to me. Then again, when the thought that it’s “freakin’ cold” any time during the year-considering my place of origin-it initiates a wave of guilt through and through. So maybe it’s just where I come from.
Yes, I’m thanking the fashion gods that the fad is finally dying out. I’m heaping dirt on the coffin and welcoming what’s to come because it has to be better than overpriced, tan-colored cankles. In fact, so far I’m rolling with the current fall trends. I can agree with them–crocs excepted. Finally, gone are the overblown kimono tops and heeled ankle boots (sort of)–both completely unflattering to my small frame. And the peep toe pumps are cute. So are the flat riding boots. Thanks to an online discount code I even ordered myself a pair.
Though I’m in love with the Frye boots and even Corso Comos, they were a bit rich for my blood, especially considering the next big boot could be a mid-calf, chunky heel or something (though I doubt it). Who am I kidding? The point of this whole post is that I’m so excited about my new boots, which happen to be so much better than Uggs.
P.S. - It seems like Gap, Inc. opened up a new online shoe shop called Piperlime. A rather snazzy site with good selection, though they seem to have teamed up with stylist Rachel Zoe for some big name recognition. (I wonder if she is their coke dealer, too.)
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you’re missing the point here…
the true reason uggs are thankfully dying out is because they’re fuckin ugly and make ppl look stumpy.
they were made to wear around the house (comfort)!
UGGS are the answered prayers for all podiatrists waiting to treat foot fungus. I’m sure it gets nasty in there!
Cute boots. I would love to get knee-high boots, but damnit…my calves are too bulky. I don’t think I can ever find a pair that will zip up. =(
@Sean: Wear around the house? Seriously? Call me crazy but my calves are never cold inside my house. I’ll opt for the booties, instead. They’re much more cost-efficient, anyway. Besides cold climate, I heard Uggs are popular with surfers, which I can see since I’d like toasty feet after coming out of the ocean, too.
@twolims: Thanks.
But I hear you on the bulky calves, Wonderwoman. I haven’t run lately, though, so they’re definitely slimmed down. I’ve had more problems when I was clocking 40 mpw.
You know, it makes me laugh when people spend just tons of money on Uggs. Up here in Rain-couver, you can’t even wear them. They’re much too expensive to sacrifice with the dirty water puddles kicking around. They certainly look warm though. But when they cost $200 plus, do you really want to wear them when they’re just going to get ruined?
And year - They’re called Uggs, because they’re UGLY!
Yeah uggs are so… ugly. But today I saw a cute guy in a suit… wearing gray crocs! That’s like that awful white sneaker craze in the 80s for commuting businesswomen, but worse.
Hey cuz! I’m sure you look fabulous in those things. Me? I’d look like an Asian version of Rupaul who doesn’t work.
btw, did you get my package? =D
@Nelson: I can imagine those things are dirt magnets. I’d just as soon spend less than half than that on a cute pair of galoshes.
@Robbie: I don’t know which is worse–Crocs or Uggs. I can’t believe they sometimes have a stand dedicated to selling those things (Crocs) at a couple malls here!
@franksabunch: Aw, that’s sweet. Haha…I wouldn’t recommend these kinds of boots to many guys, either–not just you! (Yes I got your package–I emailed you and thank you sooo much. :D)
The only reason why anyone would wear uggs is that they WERE meant to be worn around the house. I have a pair that I wear in winter and they keep my body warm because they warm your feet and the heat travels up from there.
A typical pair of uggs costs about 20 bucks anyway and under no circumstances should they ever get wet because its a pain to dry out the insides and they would stink after that.
Everyone in Australia has one.
@Edrei: You have a pair of Uggs! I dunno, for a Malaysian that tends to give it a different spin–don’t ask me why. Also that you’re a guy. I would imagine it costs $20 for a non-Ugg brand pair of sheepskin boots or are they somehow that much cheaper in Malaysia and/or Australia (or that much more expensive to import to the U.S.)?
Okay ladies & gents, I live in Canada, and when it’s winter here in Canada, it gets cooooooooold! Uggs are the perfect solution to Canadian winters, so really why all the hatred? They keep me warm and look great! I do however agree with the ridiculousness of wearing boots in the summer, but in the winter, I love them! Don’t hate a good thing people!
@Lew: In case you missed it from the post, I completely support function over fashion - in which case Uggs would fit your bill.
But their function in a place like L.A. is valued at “nil.” So that is to say - I agree with you. Enjoy your Uggs! Thanks for coming by.