Wednesday, November 24, 2010

The History of UGGs




UGG boots are some of the most fashionable shoes to pull out during the winter time. I know people who can't wait until winter time so they can wear their ugg boots. But where did this boot really come from, how did it get it's name, and how did it become so popular?




UGG boots have been around for decades and were originiated in Australia. The term is actually just another way of saying "sheepskin boots." It has also been said that the term came from the word "ugly." These boots were first worn by pilots in World War I who wore them to keep their feet warm when flying. The shoe became popular in America after a few surfers from California noticed that Austrailian surfers were wearing the boots after they got out of the water to keep their feet warm. The surfers bought the boot back to America and it became a very popular surfer must-have.


The popular brand that you hear about today UGG Australia, is an American owned company. You can find anyone from everyday people to celebrities wearing UGG boots, it's just something about the warmth of the of the boot that makes them so fashionable. So since it is winter go out and buy yourself a pair of UGG boots and you will find yourself in a sea of comfortable warmth.



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